Utilities, Energy Transformation
IMB Partners is a uniquely positioned private equity investment company that is committed to growing businesses of scale that support the utilities and energy sector in the United States.
The utilities and energy sector is forecasted to spend billions on indispensable services such as electric and gas contracting, substation maintenance, water and wastewater management, and energy infrastructure solutions.
Simultaneously, IMB partners with management teams to implement best-in-class operational efficiencies, leverage technology and optimize capital allocation to drive long-term growth.
The convergence of these factors positions IMB Partners to be a
value-added partner to suppliers in this industry.
Industries where
experienced suppliers matter
In the Utilities and Energy sector, IMB prioritizes investments in middle market companies that support the transition to cleaner energy, improved grid resilience and modernized utility infrastructure. We pursue both platform and add-on acquisitions, strategically consolidating highly fractionalized industries to build scalable enterprises.
Targeted Sub-Sectors
- Digital Transformation (cloud, pmo, API, AI)
- Electrical and gas
- Substations
- Corrosion and coatings
- Water utilities and treatment
- Wastewater management
- Renewable energy
- Transmission and distribution infrastructure services
- Environmental remediation and compliance
- Energy efficiency and grid modernization
- Inspections, testing and commissioning services
- Engineering, and design
- Construction and project management
- Telecom
Targeted Customers
- Essential infrastructure industries, with particular emphasis on utilities, energy transformation and related services.
Size
- $10 to $100 million in revenue
- $2 to $15 million of EBITDA; add-ons above $1.0 million
Partner Companies
- Carr & Duff
- Farwest Corrosion Control Company
- LaFata Contract Services (exited in August 2022)