A Different Kind of Partner for the Generator Business You’ve Built.
Blue Foundry Partners is acquiring residential standby generator service businesses. We’re not a private equity fund. We’re not flipping the business in five years. We’re an experienced operator-buyer looking for a companies to partner with, strengthen, and hold.
Fully confidential. NDA available on request.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking to acquire residential standby generator service and installation businesses that fit most of the following:
Residential standby generator service and installation business
$1M-$15M in annual revenue
Authorized dealer for Generac, Kohler, Cummins, Briggs & Stratton, Champion, or similar
Established service and maintenance contract base
Not a perfect match? Reach out anyway. We’d rather have the conversation than miss the right deal.
Why Sell to an Operator-Buyer Instead of PE?
We accelerate, we don’t replace. You and your team built this. Our job is to give you the systems, capital, and support to take it further — not parachute in new leadership.
We’re buying to hold, not to flip. We’re long-term owners, not a fund with a five-year exit clock. We keep names, teams, and customer relationships in place.
One buyer. One decision-maker. No committees, no investment memos, no layers of approval. You talk directly to the person making the call.
About
The Operator Behind
Blue Foundry Partners
Blue Foundry Partners was founded by JD Ridgeway, an operator and dealmaker with an uncommon combination of M&A experience and hands-on operational depth.
On the deal side, JD has closed more than 20 transactions totaling over $600M in enterprise value — giving him the financial rigor to structure acquisitions that work for everyone at the table.
On the operating side, he has led and scaled businesses ranging from early-stage startups to organizations generating over $1B in revenue, with a particular focus on building operational efficiency through technology, AI, and software automation.
At Blue Foundry Partners, those two capabilities come together in a deliberate way. JD is directly involved in each business — implementing systems, centralizing back-office functions, and identifying where smart processes can unlock capacity. But he's not there to run the day-to-day. The owner and management team do that. His role is to make them more effective at it.
JD founded Blue Foundry Partners on a straightforward belief: the best outcomes for sellers, employees, and customers come from a buyer who strengthens what's already working.
How the Process Works
Intro Call (30 min) — We get to know each other. You share what you’ve built and what matters to you. No sales pitch, no pressure.
NDA — If the conversation continues, we sign a mutual NDA before we discuss any financials or customer details.
Indication of Interest (IOI) — A short, non-binding letter outlining a valuation range and deal structure so we’re aligned before spending time on diligence.
Letter of Intent (LOI) — A more detailed exclusive offer, agreed in principle, with specific terms.
Diligence — Focused financial, legal, and operational review. We move quickly and minimize disruption to your team.
Close — Funds wired. Transition begins on the plan we built together.
Common Questions from Owners
Yes. Nothing you share goes further than JD. NDAs are available on request before we discuss any specifics.
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Is this confidential?
Do I have to be ready to sell right now?
No. Many owners start a conversation a year or more before they plan to transact. We’re happy to build a relationship early so when the timing is right, you already have a trusted option.
Will you fire my team or replace me right away?
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No. We’re buying because your team is part of what makes the business work. Continuity of leadership and staff is a feature, not a bug, of how we invest. If you want to stay on, we’ll talk about what that looks like. If you want to exit cleanly, we’ll structure a transition plan.
What happens after I fill out the form or book a call?
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JD reads it personally, usually within one business day. If it’s a fit, you’ll get a short email proposing a 30-minute intro call. If it’s not a fit, you’ll hear back honestly.
How do you value a business?
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We look at sustainable cash flow, recurring service revenue, customer concentration, technician retention, and operational systems. We're not the highest-multiple buyer in every situation, but we structure deals that close, fund cleanly, and don't fall apart in diligence.
What does “operator-buyer” actually mean?
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It means JD personally runs the businesses he buys. He's not assembling a portfolio for someone else to manage. After close, he is directly involved in the business — supporting the team, improving systems, and protecting what made the company successful in the first place.
What happens if we share information and the deal doesn’t move forward?
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Information stays confidential. We don't share it, we don't use it competitively, and we don't talk about your business with anyone outside the deal. NDAs are standard.
Can I stay involved or roll equity?
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Yes. Many sellers want a clean exit; some want to stay on for a transition period; some want to roll a portion of equity and participate in the next chapter. All three paths are workable — we figure out what fits your situation.
Ready to Start the Conversation?
If you’re an owner of a residential standby generator service business and you’d like to talk, the easiest path is a 30-minute introductory call. Confidential. No prep required. No pressure to move forward.
Prefer email? Reach JD directly at hello@bluefoundrypartners.com.