Kirby Ventures is a Wake Forest, NC–based holding company that acquires, operates, and grows residential and home service businesses across the Southeast. We are a direct operator, not a passive investor—when we acquire a company, we run it, invest in it, and build it for the long term.Managing Part…
Kirby Ventures is a Wake Forest, NC–based holding company that acquires, operates, and grows residential and home service businesses across the Southeast. We are a direct operator, not a passive investor—when we acquire a company, we run it, invest in it, and build it for the long term.
Managing Partner Kevin Barry spent a decade scaling a venture-backed company from zero to nine-figure revenue before its 2022 exit to private equity. He has since personally led the acquisition and integration of seven businesses into the Kirby Ventures portfolio, which today includes Nature First Landscaping and SteamPro. We bring institutional-grade financial discipline and hands-on operating experience to every transaction.
Acquisition focus
Residential and home service businesses (landscaping, cleaning, restoration, and adjacent trades)
Geography: North Carolina and the broader Southeast
Owner transitions, retirement, and succession situations
Why owners work with us
A permanent home for your business—we operate and grow what we buy, preserving your brand and legacy
Fair, market-based valuations and flexible deal structures, including seller-friendly transitions
Continuity and care for your team and customers through and after the handover
A fast, confidential, founder-led process
Team (1)
Sectors Kirby Ventures serves:
Industrials
Business Services
Materials
Consumer Services
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