Comvest Private Equity’s Portfolio Company Bland Landscaping Acquires C.S.S. Landscaping

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comvest Private Equity, a leading middle-market private equity investment group, is pleased to announce that its portfolio investment, Bland Landscaping (“Bland”), has acquired C.S.S. Landscaping (“CSS”), of Jacksonville, Fla.

Bland is a leading provider of commercial landscaping services in the Southeast, with 14 branch locations. Its acquisition of CSS – a landscaping provider focused on HOA, multifamily, and office customers in North Florida – extends Bland’s footprint in the Southeast.

CSS was founded in 1996 by Scott Soltau, who will join Bland as Regional Director to lead its North Florida region. CSS provides contractual maintenance, seasonal enhancements, irrigation, mulch, and landscape installation services.

“We are excited to expand our presence in Florida by partnering with another founder-led team and highly regarded provider of landscaping services,” said Kurt Bland, Chief Executive Officer of Bland. “Our shared commitment to quality and client satisfaction will drive growth in the Northeast Florida market and throughout the Southeast region.”

“This partnership creates significant opportunities for both teams,” said Mr. Soltau. “By combining our expertise and resources, we are well-positioned in the region to continue providing exceptional service for our customers.”

“CSS brings a strong track record that complements Bland’s strategic expansion in Florida,” said Matt Kunz, Partner at Comvest Private Equity. “We look forward to supporting Bland’s continued focus on quality growth across the Southeast.”

About C.S.S. Landscaping

C.S.S. Landscaping is a premier provider of landscape management to commercial clients in Northeast Florida. For more information, please visit: https://www.csslandscaping.com/.

About Bland Landscaping

Bland Landscaping is a regional commercial and estate landscape management and contracting business headquartered in Apex, N.C. Best known for its horticultural landscaping and grounds management work, Bland Landscaping also performs contract care of memorial gardens, parks, and estate grounds alongside stormwater and pond management services. Led by a team of seasoned industry leaders, Bland Landscaping has been recognized with numerous industry awards and noted for its commitment to the industry and to local communities. For more information, please visit: https://blandlandscaping.com.

About Comvest Private Equity

Comvest Private Equity is the private equity strategy of Comvest Partners, a leading private equity and credit investment firm with $16.6 billion of assets under management and over $19.2 billion invested since its inception in 2000. Based in West Palm Beach, Comvest Private Equity pursues control investments in leading middle-market companies that can benefit from the strategy’s financial sponsorship, strategic guidance, and operating resources to build businesses for lasting growth. Committed to the principles of partnership and collaboration, Comvest Private Equity’s investment professionals bring deep industry expertise, significant transaction experience, and a broad network of industry relationships to their work with management to execute strategic initiatives focused on driving growth and operational improvement in the core business. For more information, please visit https://comvest.com/private-equity.