About Us
An active holding company dedicated to acquiring and operating profitable service businesses while preserving their legacy.
Our Story
Gem State Holdings was founded with a simple yet powerful vision: to acquire and operate successful service businesses while preserving what makes them great.
Unlike traditional holding companies that focus on financial engineering or cost-cutting, we believe in enhancing operations through technology while maintaining the leadership teams and company cultures that drive success.
Our focus on the service industry, particularly concrete and commercial landscaping, allows us to develop deep expertise and create synergies across our portfolio companies.
Our Mission
To acquire and operate profitable service businesses, implementing innovative technology solutions while preserving the leadership and culture that made them successful.
Our Vision
To become the preferred partner for service business owners looking to transition while ensuring their legacy continues to thrive under new ownership.
Our Core Values
These principles guide every decision we make and every partnership we form.
Leadership Preservation
We believe in retaining the existing leadership teams that built successful businesses, preserving institutional knowledge and company culture.
Strategic Focus
We target profitable service businesses with $3M+ EBITDA in concrete and commercial landscaping industries where we can add significant value.
Technology Integration
Our proprietary software solutions optimize operations, improve efficiency, and drive sustainable growth across our portfolio companies.
Active Management
We take an active role in managing our portfolio companies, providing hands-on leadership to drive operational excellence and growth.
Our Acquisition Approach
We follow a disciplined approach to identifying, evaluating, and integrating new portfolio companies.
Target Identification
We identify profitable service businesses with $3M+ EBITDA in our target industries with strong leadership teams and growth potential.
Partnership Development
We work closely with business owners to understand their goals and develop a transition plan that preserves their legacy while enabling growth.
Integration & Growth
Post-acquisition, we implement our proprietary software solutions and work with existing leadership to drive operational improvements and growth.