Winterberry Gardens acquires Willie C. and Sons Landscaping

Winterberry Gardens, a portfolio company of Gemini Investors, has acquired Willie C. and Sons Landscaping. The acquisition was finalized on March 24.

Based in Topsham, Maine, Willie C. and Sons Landscaping provides full-service landscaping throughout New England. Its offerings include residential and commercial property maintenance, design, and improvement services. The company specializes in lawn care, seasonal cleanups, hardscaping, planting, and general landscape construction.

Winterberry Gardens, located in Southington, Connecticut, is a full-service landscape design, construction, and maintenance company that serves both residential and commercial clients. With over 35 years of operation, it offers comprehensive outdoor solutions such as landscape design and installation, irrigation systems, lighting, lawn care, fertilization, ongoing property maintenance, and seasonal planting and enhancement services.

Gemini Investors, headquartered in Wellesley, Massachusetts, is a private investment firm established in 1993. It provides flexible capital solutions to lower middle market companies across the United States. The firm focuses on established businesses with experienced management teams and strong growth potential, typically deploying both equity and debt capital through various structures, including control and minority investments.

Gemini Investors has invested in over 180 businesses across diverse sectors including business services, consumer products and services, manufacturing and distribution, healthcare, and later-stage technology. The firm often invests in companies with meaningful operating history and stable cash flow profiles.

> "We are excited about the partnership between Winterberry and Willie C," says Michelle E. Kornack, vice president of Gemini Investors. "We believe Willie C. represents a compelling opportunity for Winterberry to further expand its footprint across New England while partnering with a talented leader in Nick Cloutier. We are enthusiastic about the continued growth of the Winterberry platform and appreciate Generational Group for their support in bringing this opportunity together."

> "We are excited to partner with Winterberry and believe they are the ideal organization to build upon the legacy Willie C. & Sons has established, while continuing to provide outstanding service to our customers and new opportunities for our employees," says Nick Cloutier, president of Willie C. & Sons Landscaping.

> "We are honored that Nick and the Willie C. team chose to partner with Winterberry for their next chapter. From the beginning, it was clear the organizations shared a commitment to exceptional service, investing in people, and building lasting relationships. We look forward to preserving the legacy Willie C. has created while working together to create even greater opportunities for our team members and clients," adds Bryan Stolz, CEO of Winterberry Gardens.