Specialty Contractors One at a Time Acquire with Certainty
WHO WE ARE
WSL acquires select specialty contracting businesses in the lower-middle market, partnering with founders to build durable, scalable platforms.
We invest with a long-term perspective and a disciplined approach to growth.
We invest with a long-term perspective and a disciplined approach to growth.
Built patiently.
Operated with discipline.
Creating lasting value.
Operated with discipline.
Creating lasting value.
WHAT WE DO
Buy&Build
WSL acquires and grows businesses through operational improvement and strategic add-on acquisitions.
IDENTIFY
Source differentiated opportunities through relationships and disciplined research.
ACQUIRE
Structure transactions with certainty, partnering with owners seeking a thoughtful transition.
BUILD
Strengthen operations, governance, and strategic direction alongside experienced operators.
GROW
Compound enterprise value through disciplined expansion and selective add-on acquisitions.
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
Businesses we acquire
Revenue
$10M+
EBITDA
$2M - $5M
Type
Majority Control
Industry
Specialty Contractors
Market
Commercial | B2B
Geography
United States
Ownership
Founder-owned *
* preferred but not required
INDUSTRY FOCUS
Subcontractors are the foundation of modern construction, the backbone of our economy.
Plumbing
HVAC
Electrical
Millwork
Wall / Ceiling
Roofing
Concrete
Glazing
Landscaping
Fire Protection
and more.
ADVANTAGES
WhyWSL
A focused strategy and disciplined process guide every investment we make.
Specialization
Focused exclusively on specialty contractors. We are not a generalist investor.
Efficiency
Disciplined evaluation and streamlined diligence enable timely execution.
Preservation
The legacy, culture, and leadership built by founders remain preserved.
Value Creation
Operational improvements and strategic add-on acquisitions drive growth.
Leadership
William Lee
FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER
My experience as both an entrepreneur and investor shaped our focus on specialty contracting businesses in the lower-middle market, where founder-led cultures and long-standing customer relationships create durable value.
