Investing in People, Processes, and the Communities We Serve
Umara Holdings is a privately held Bay Area acquisition firm focused on acquiring and operating established, community-rooted service and trade businesses.
We take a patient, hands-on approach to ownership — investing in skilled teams, dependable systems, and long-term relationships that keep local communities running. Our focus includes home and property services, commercial maintenance, and skilled trades such as fabrication, repair, and light manufacturing.
We are drawn to businesses that build, maintain, or enhance the spaces and systems people rely on every day. Our goal is simple: to preserve what’s been built, strengthen it for the next generation, and create lasting value for employees, clients, and partners alike.
Building enduring businesses with people at the center.
Umara Holdings is a privately held Bay Area firm dedicated to acquiring and operating established, community-rooted businesses.
We focus on companies that form the backbone of local life — businesses that maintain, improve, or create the spaces where people live and work.
We believe small businesses are the lifeblood of every community — they employ local families, serve neighborhood needs, and create a sense of continuity that large corporations rarely can. Our mission is to help keep this lifeblood flowing: to ensure business owners can transition confidently, employees continue to grow in stable jobs, and customers remain supported by the local teams they trust.
When small businesses thrive, entire communities thrive with them.
We bring a patient, hands-on approach to ownership. With 15+ years of leadership experience in operations, trust & safety, and program management across global technology companies, our founder combines structured execution with people-first leadership.
Our goal is not to overhaul what works, but to preserve the legacy of great operators while building systems and teams that thrive for decades to come.
At Umara, we measure success not only in financial outcomes, but in how steadily a business serves its customers, sustains its employees, and strengthens its community.
We look for enduring, service-oriented businesses that form the foundation of strong communities.
Umara Holdings acquires and operates established businesses that serve essential local needs — the ones that quietly keep homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods functioning every day. Our approach is long-term, hands-on, and people-first.
Location
Businesses located across the Bay Area and neighboring communities, extending toward Monterey, the Central Valley, and Northern California.
Industry Focus
Home and property services, commercial maintenance, building and facility trades, fabrication, repair, and light manufacturing — industries that combine skilled workmanship with steady local demand.
Business Profile
Established 5+ years, with a strong reputation, loyal customer base, and recurring or contract-driven revenue.
Team Structure
Teams of 5–25 employees with a capable operations or general manager in place. Stable workforce preferred.
Financials
$400K–$700K+ in seller’s discretionary earnings (SDE), consistent year-over-year performance, and clean books with verifiable add-backs.
Deal Structure
Flexible — SBA-financed, seller-financed, or hybrid arrangements. Seller transition support is welcome.
Ownership Horizon
Long-term operator — not a flip. Our intent is to preserve legacy, modernize systems, and grow steadily.
We partner with owners and brokers who value integrity, continuity, and responsible stewardship. If you represent a business that fits these values, we’d love to connect.
Contact Us
We respond personally to every inquiry and treat all discussions with complete confidentiality.