We Buy Boring Businesses
Tierney Capital acquires profitable B2B service companies with sticky, contract-based revenue across Chester County & the Greater Philadelphia area — held forever, never flipped.
What We Buy
Unlike massive corporate private equity funds that flip companies, we are a localized holding company taking a permanent, long-term view. We buy solid, everyday businesses.We focus exclusively on essential B2B businesses located across Chester County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, Bucks County, and the broader Greater Philadelphia region in the following core sectors:
1. Essential commercial trades — commercial plumbing, HVAC/R, mechanical & electrical
contractors (maintenance contracts, not project work)2. Commercial safety & environmental— fire suppression testing, backflow prevention,
grease trap & waste services (mandated recurring inspections)3. Commercial facility maintenance — grounds, snow & ice, roofing maintenance, pressure
washing (seasonal service contracts)4. Route-based services — commercial cleaning, pest control, uniform & linen supply
(recurring routes)5. B2B distribution & supply — wholesale plumbing/electrical supply, industrial fasteners,
hydraulic parts, equipment rental (repeat contractor orders)
OUR SWEET SPOT
- 50%+ of revenue under contract or recurring
- Profitable 3+ years running
- A GM or lead operator runs the day-to-day — or a senior operator ready to step up, with a paid seller transition
- Demand that doesn't disappear in a downturn
- Owner ready to step back in 1–3 years
NOT A FIT
-Project / bid-based work with no recurring base
-Retail, restaurants, software, startups
-Turnarounds or unprofitable businesses
-Owner-operators with no GM or senior operator in place
The Situation & Leadership Requirements
We partner with owners looking for either a full or partial exit, but operational continuity and a turnkey management structure are our top priorities.To ensure a seamless handover, an autonomous General Manager (GM), shop foreman, or lead operator must already be in place — or a senior operator ready to step into that role, backed by a structured 12-month seller transition. This looks like one of two scenarios:A Full Exit: The owner transitions out completely following a structured 12-month consulting period, while a capable GM manages day-to-day operations, field crews, and staff.A Partial Exit: The current owner rolls over a minority equity stake and steps back from day-to-day management, with an autonomous GM handling daily operations while the former owner shifts to a purely passive, advisory capacity.Flexible and seller-friendly — SBA 7(a) financing in place; seller notes and rollover welcome for the right fit.
WHO WE ARE
Tierney Capital is led by Managing Principal Bob Tierney. Our approach to acquisitions is deeply personal. After my late father passed away, I was too young to take over the family car dealership he had successfully run for 35 years. I saw firsthand what happens to a life's work and a family's legacy when a clear transition plan isn't in place.Because of that experience, we look beyond the spreadsheets to evaluate the culture, the operations, and the people that make a business successful. We don't replace the people who made the business work. Every acquisition keeps its General Manager and field teams in place— we provide the capital, financial oversight, and strategic guidance while daily operations stay with the local team already running them. We provide capital allocation, financial oversight, and strategic guidance while leaving daily execution and leadership entirely in the hands of the local General Manager and expert field teams.Bob is a proud Chester County resident, where he lives with his wife, Drea, and their son, RJ, while serving businesses across the entire Greater Philadelphia metro area. When you partner with Tierney Capital, you are keeping your business local, protecting your employees, and ensuring your company continues to thrive in the community.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
"You're in your 60s, your kids don't want the business, your GM already runs the day-to-day,
and you want out in the next 1-3 years — without laying anyone off or selling to a faceless
fund. That's exactly who we buy from."
Let's Talk
Whether you are an owner thinking about your next chapter, or a local advisor with a client looking to transition, everything starts with a confidential, no-pressure conversation.NDA same-day; LOI decision within 30 days — closing follows the SBA timelineClick the button below to call or email us.