Private capital | M&A advisory | Operational Partnerships

We build and scale services businesses with Owner-Operators.

Clearigy is a private capital group and M&A advisory firm focused on transforming referral-driven service companies through hands-on operational partnerships.

We bring capital, operators, and a contractor-friendly mindset—because we’re business builders, not just advisors.

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Sector focus
Home Services
Revenue
$250K+ annual revenue
Team working
Our Owner-Operator
Steven Fowler
25 years founding, acquiring, scaling, and exiting businesses

What We Do

Clearigy is a private capital group and M&A advisory firm transforming home services businesses through operational partnerships — we are business builders.

  • Operational partnerships
    We work directly with referral-driven, owner-operated home service businesses—solo Owner-Operators ready to scale, streamline, or exit.
  • We invest with you
    Unlike most advisors, we bring our own working capital—ready to invest in growth, operations, or transition planning alongside you.
  • owner-operator-first advisory
    Hands-on, practical expertise for scaling crews, improving operations, and maximizing exit value.
Our Story

Built by Owner-Operators, for Owner-Operators

Clearigy was founded on a singular mission: to build exceptional teams that lead to amazing businesses.

We are a firm of operators, not just investors. Our approach accelerates growth through practical, hands-on expertise—the kind only possible through 25 years of founding, acquiring, scaling, and successfully exiting businesses.

owner-operator History
Steven Fowler
In 1998 Steven established Fowler Associates, a software development consulting firm. Since then he's founded and led ventures spanning technology, business management, and home services — experience that shapes Clearigy's operator-led approach.

A Different Model for Growth

We treat your business like it's our own, because as operators, we've been in your shoes. Our partnerships are hands-on, systems-driven, and intensely focused on results.

Invest with you
Working capital alongside advisory
We provide capital to accelerate growth or enable smooth transition planning while working shoulder-to-shoulder with Owner-Operators.
Operationally focused
Operators-first approach
Our team brings practical operational improvements—not abstract recommendations—to drive measurable change.
owner-operator-first
Human, loyal, and dedicated
We partner for the long term—through growth spurts and challenging valleys—always building trust and long-term value.
Practical mentorship
Real-world experience
Mentorship that comes from founding, scaling, and exiting real companies—not from a spreadsheet alone.

Core Capabilities

Our expertise is leveraged across the following areas to drive exponential growth:

Accelerated Scaling

M&A Strategy & Market Expansion

Partner channel development and playbooks to move from referral-driven to multi-crew operations.

Operational Excellence

Pricing, Costs & Roadmaps

Strategic pricing, cost management, and roadmaps to improve margins and predictability.

Digital & Marketing

Digital Marketing & Reputation

Customer acquisition playbooks, reputation management, and local digital strategies.

Finance & Structure

Valuations, Equity & Capital

Business valuations, equity structuring, capital raising, and exit planning support.

Organizational

Human Capital Strategy

Hiring, structure, and leadership development for scaling service teams.

Transition Support

Exit Readiness & Transitions

Practical steps and capital to prepare owners for successful transitions.

Ideal Partnership Profile

We are the strongest fit for Home Service businesses that meet the following criteria:

  • Primary focus on Home Services (roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC)
  • Ambitious owner-operator-owned or closely held
  • Generating $250K+ in verifiable annual revenue
  • Willingness to transition operating control for strategic management and accelerated growth
Why Owner-Operators choose us

A human, loyal, and dedicated partner

We bring more than capital—we bring experience. As a firm built by Owner-Operators for Owner-Operators, we understand what it takes to turn a service business into a scalable operation. Our partnerships are built on trust, transparency, and shared success.

Timeline
Flexible & owner-operator-paced
Commitment
Hands-on operational support
Capital
Working capital available
Outcome
Scalable, high-margin operations

Our Core Values

Our partnership is driven by a shared commitment to these principles:

Integrity-Driven Results
Building great businesses ethically and reliably.
People First
Prioritizing development and well-being of teams and partners.
Full Potential
Striving relentlessly to maximize capability.
Lifelong Learning
Commitment to continuous improvement and curiosity.
Shared Journey
Viewing our work as a collaborative path toward exceptional success.

Case Studies

Real-world examples of how we partner with owner-operators to transform businesses:

Home Services

Hughes Home Service LLC

Strategic acquisition, 120% revenue growth, and successful divestment in just 10 months — achieving a 117% ROI.

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Ready to explore a partnership?

If you're a owner-operator of a referral-driven home services business and want to scale, streamline operations, or understand your exit options, let's talk.

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