What Zephyr does

Zephyr is a New York-based technology-enabled home services platform founded in November 2022 that acquires and integrates local HVAC, electrical, and plumbing service providers across major US metropolitan markets. The company pursues a roll-up strategy, completing 12 acquisitions since launch across Washington DC, Houston, South Florida, and Denver, while retaining acquired local brands and layering a centralized technology and operations platform over them. Its proprietary software suite includes job management and on-site troubleshooting tools designed for field technicians, alongside integrated capabilities spanning M&A, finance and accounting, HR and recruiting, operations, technology and training, and marketing.

The company generates revenue primarily through service fees charged to residential homeowners for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing repair and maintenance delivered through its portfolio of acquired local brands. Service pricing is quote-based and determined per job and local market conditions. Zephyr's go-to-market targets three distinct audiences: homeowners seeking reliable trades services (acquired through digital channels and brand presence), technicians recruited via careers pages and job boards (differentiated by 100% employer-funded health insurance and career development), and local business owners approached through direct outreach for acquisition or partnership.

Zephyr is backed by nearly $100 million in total funding, including a $60 million growth capital round closed in October 2024 led by Elda River Capital with participation from The Pritzker Organization, and foundational investment from Juxtapose. The company projects exceeding $100 million in revenue in its first full year with over 25% organic growth, targeting more than $500 million in revenue within five years. Leadership comprises co-founders Shawn Weidmann (CEO, formerly CEO of Spring Education and Teleflora) and Deklan Robinson (Chief Growth Officer, formerly at Harry's and L Catterton), alongside executives recruited from SMS Assist, People Pets and Vets, Kodiak Cakes, Carrier, and Apex Service Partners.

Name

Zephyr

Legal name

Zephyr

Website

https://zephyrhome.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Zephyr is a technology-enabled home services platform that acquires and integrates local HVAC, electrical, and plumbing service providers across major US metros, serving residential homeowners while providing technician benefits and career development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Home Services Delivery: Zephyr generates revenue by operating a portfolio of acquired local HVAC, electrical, and plumbing businesses. Revenue comes from service fees charged to homeowners for repair and maintenance services delivered through the company's network of local brands. The company expects to exceed $100 million in revenue and grow organically at over 25%, with a target to surpass $500 million within five years.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Zephyr is a technology-enabled home services platform that acquires and integrates local HVAC, electrical, and plumbing service providers across U.S. markets. It delivers residential repair and maintenance services through its portfolio of locally branded businesses, supported by proprietary job management software and centralized operations spanning M&A, finance, HR, recruiting, technology, training, and marketing.

Product overview

Zephyr is a unified platform that brings together HVAC, electrical, and plumbing businesses through acquisitions. The platform provides a centralized system of people, technology, and processes to transform local brand operations. Services span job management and on-site troubleshooting software for technicians, seamless business transitions for local founders, and reliable home service execution for homeowners. The platform's core value proposition centers on M&A capabilities, finance & accounting, HR & recruiting, operations, technology & training, and marketing support for acquired businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zephyr Home Services Platform
• Residential HVAC Repair and Maintenance
• Residential Electrical Repair and Maintenance
• Residential Plumbing Repair and Maintenance
• Job Management Software

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25% organic revenue growth
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Apex Service Partners: Direct roll-up peer acquiring HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses across the U.S. Zephyr's SVP of Operations previously led businesses at Apex, making it a particularly close comparable in operating model, trades mix, and growth stage.
• Authority Brands: Multi-brand home services franchisor (e.g., Mr. Rooter, Mr. Electric, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing) backed by Apax Partners. Direct comparable given its portfolio of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service brands serving residential homeowners.
• Neighborly: Franchise platform consolidating residential home services brands (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, cleaning, etc.). Comparable in serving the same homeowner customer base and aggregating local service businesses under a single corporate parent.
• Home Brands: Berkshire Partners-backed home services roll-up focused on HVAC and plumbing. Direct comparable in trades mix, target customer, and roll-up strategy.

Emerging players

• Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing: Regional HVAC and plumbing services platform in the Southwest that has pursued acquisition-driven growth. Comparable as a roll-up of residential HVAC/plumbing brands, though more regionally concentrated than Zephyr.
• Heartland Home Services: Midwest-focused residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services platform. Comparable in trades mix and roll-up model, but smaller and more geographically concentrated than Zephyr.

Broad incumbents

• Roto-Rooter: Largest U.S. residential plumbing and drain services franchise, also offering HVAC and water restoration. Overlaps with Zephyr in plumbing service delivery to homeowners at national scale.
• Lennox (Service Experts): National HVAC and plumbing services subsidiary of Lennox International. Overlaps with Zephyr in residential HVAC service delivery but operates at greater scale and is captive to a single equipment manufacturer.
• Carrier (Carrier Global): Global HVAC equipment manufacturer with growing residential service presence. Relevant as a broad incumbent in residential HVAC, though primarily OEM rather than service roll-up. Zephyr's SVP of Operations previously held corporate strategy and HVAC roles at Carrier.

Others

• SMS Assist (Lessen): Tech-enabled property services marketplace for multi-site commercial clients. Comparable in applying technology to fragmented on-site services, with Zephyr's CPTO having previously served as CPO at SMS Assist prior to its $2.2B merger with Lessen.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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