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Selling Your Business Is Personal. We Treat It That Way.

Ampica partners with founder-led energy businesses to preserve teams, protect customers, and responsibly carry forward what you’ve built.
Why Ampica

At Ampica, our goal is to help the businesses we acquire continue to grow and thrive, not dismantle what made them successful in the first place. We partner with businesses because of their culture, their trusting customer relationships, and their market expertise. We focus on strategic tuck-ins while working alongside founders who care about what happens next.

  • We build alongside the teams we inherit, not replace them.

  • Local offices remain open and operational.

  • Founders are free to decide how they want to participate in the company’s next chapter.

  • Growth comes with leadership support, not disruption.

Your Legacy Is Safe With Us

You’ve spent years building something worth being proud of. Our job is to make sure it stays that way, preserving your people, your culture, and your momentum as we grow together.

We’re likely a great fit if…

  • You run a founder-led energy brokerage or advisory firm
  • You care deeply about your employees and customers
  • You want continuity and stability, not uncertainty
  • You’re focused on commercial and industrial customers

We’re probably not the right fit if…

  • Your business is primarily residential
  • You’re an EPC-only or solar installation contractor 
  • You’re an early-stage or pre-revenue business
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"When we decided to sell Community Energy Advisors, finding the right home for our people and our customers was a priority. Ampica and ScaleCo stood out — not just for their vision, but for how quickly, clearly, and respectfully they moved through the process. The transaction was straightforward, decision-driven, and closed with confidence, which allowed us to focus on a smooth transition rather than endless uncertainty. For founders who are ready to step back and want to see their business, team, and customers continue to thrive, Ampica offers the right balance of speed, integrity, and long-term thinking. It’s a platform built by operators who understand what it takes to build — and responsibly carry forward — a founder-led business."
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Kevin Lauterjung & Rick Davidson
Founders — Community Energy Advisors (CEA)

Most founders we partner with didn’t think they were ready until they had the conversation.

What Happens After the Sale

Your People

We’ve retained the vast majority of employees in every acquisition.

That’s not a promise — it’s our track record.
Your Customers
The relationships your customers depend on don’t change. They’ll continue working with the same trusted team, now with a broader set of products and services behind them.
Your Role
Stay involved, transition slowly, or step back. We tailor the path to what works for you.
Your Platform

Access to capital-free solutions, Energy Desk expertise, systems, and the scale to grow.

 

The Ampica Process

1.
Conduct Confidential Intro Call
2.
Sign Mutual NDA
3.
Identify Goals & Fit Alignment
4.
Receive Valuation & Letter of Intent
5.
Complete Focused Diligence
6.
Close Acquisition & Begin Tested Integration Process

Complete confidentiality. Straightforward communication. Clear at every step. A decision entirely on your terms.

Local Presence

Cleveland, Ohio

TPI legacy operations, home to our founding team and core operations since day one.
Medina, Ohio
Community Energy Advisors (CEA) expansion.
Cincinnati, Ohio
CEA & The Utilities Group expansion — growing our regional presence and deepening local relationships.

We believe local presence matters. Our offices stay active, our teams stay embedded, and our leadership stays accessible.

FAQs:

Will you keep my team?

Your team is a big part of what makes your business worth acquiring. Retaining the people who know your customers and keep operations running is a priority in every deal we do, not something we figure out after closing.

Is this conversation confidential?

Every inquiry is handled directly by Ampica leadership under a mutual NDA. Your employees, customers, and competitors won’t hear a word until you decide the time is right. All conversations are completely confidential.

Do I have to stay on after the sale?

Many founders do choose to stay involved in some capacity. However, we’ll work with you to design a transition that fits your goals, whether that means stepping back entirely or staying engaged in the next chapter of growth. Ultimately, the choice is yours.

How do you value businesses?

We approach valuation with fairness and transparency, taking the time to understand the full picture of what you’ve built, not just the numbers and contracts. You’ll know exactly how we arrived at our offer and why as a part of the Ampica Process.

Read more about understanding the fair value of your business >>

Are you private equity-owned?

Yes. We’re backed by ScaleCo Capital, a Midwest-based firm focused on partnering with lifestyle businesses that have strong foundations and long-term growth potential. ScaleCo and Ampica share a common vision centered around investing in people, strengthening operations, and building lasting value. Together, we’re focused on creating a platform designed for sustainable growth, not short-term decisions. 

To learn more about ScaleCo Capital, check out their website: www.scaleco.com

Do you buy residential or EPC-only firms?

No. Our focus is specifically on commercial and industrial energy advisory and management businesses. If that’s what you’ve built, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.

Ready to Explore What's Possible? On Your Terms.

The best conversations start before you’re ready to sell. No banker, no deck, no commitment. Just an honest dialogue about where you are and where you want to go.

You’ve built something worth protecting. Find out what a partnership with Ampica could look like, with complete confidentiality and without obligation. One conversation is all it takes to start.

The Ampica Pledge:

“We pledge to treat every client’s energy needs as our own—combining deep expertise with personalized service to deliver measurable savings, sustainable solutions, and peace of mind. We don’t just deliver solutions; we stand by our clients every step of the way, ensuring strategies fit their unique needs and create lasting value for their business.”