Preserving Culture, Investing in People, Building Enduring Businesses

Our Mission is Simple

Acquire, operate, and grow exceptional industrial businesses and hold them forever — preserving their legacy, strengthening their people & communities, and building lasting value for generations

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Our Principles are non-negotiable

  • We invest in businesses by investing in their people. Strong teams build lasting success.

  • We buy, operate, and grow businesses indefinitely—no quick flips, no financial engineering.

  • We roll up our sleeves, combining blue-collar grit with top-tier business expertise.

  • We pursue relentless execution - clear goals, disciplined action, and no execuses. Results matter.

  • We do what we say and aim to be radically transparent about it. Trust, respect, and accountability guide every decision.

Industry Focus and Investment Criteria

    • Building & facility services (e.g., commercial FLS, HVAC, sanitation)

    • Equipment & industrial support (e.g., Industrial machinery repair)

    • Industrial & environmental services (e.g., hazardous waste cleanup)

    • Heavy infrastructure & engineering (e.g., road marking, track maintenance and repair)

    • Industrial components & materials (e.g., bolt, nut, gasket, seal, abrasives)

    • Precision equipment & machinery (e.g., valves, rigs)

    • Specialty chemicals & materials (e.g., industrial lubricants, adhesives, sealants, cement)

    • Technology & precision instruments (e.g., industrial wiring)

    • Revenue: $5-$50M with historical revenue growth >10%

    • Cash flow: $1-$4M with margins >15%

    • Minimal or predictable CAPEX needs

    • Serves mission critical need

    • Contracted, recurring or predictable revenue

    • Competitive advantage & pricing power 

    • Low to no customer concentration

What’s in a name?

Foundries were among the first industrial services, built on repeatable, durable processes that create things designed to outlast their makers. The foundry represents resilience, craftsmanship, and industry at its core—where things are built to last.

“Novo” embodies the spirit of progress, fresh thinking, and long-term growth and represents our commitment to bringing fresh ideas and new energy to time-honored industries.

At Novo Foundry, we blend tradition with innovation to create businesses that stand the test of time.