Exscape Group

What Exscape Group does

Exscape Group is a private, PE-backed roll-up platform for residential and commercial landscape services, headquartered in Novelty, Ohio and built around a shared-services model that consolidates back-office functions (HR, IT, payroll, accounting, marketing, risk management) across multiple locally branded operating companies. The platform launched in May 2025 through a partnership between founding operator Exscape Designs and BHMS Investments, with Green Impressions (Sheffield, Ohio) joining as the second founding brand. Through December 2025, Exscape Group acquired three Columbus-area operators (WinnScapes, Pony Lawncare and Landscaping, and Shearer Patio & Landscape Services / Polaris Pools), and in early 2026 announced partnerships with Buckeye Landscape Service and Lassiter & Son / Spring Lake Nursery, expanding its footprint across Ohio with stated targets into Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Indianapolis, Louisville, and Lexington.

The company generates revenue through two primary streams operated by its subsidiary brands: recurring landscape maintenance contracts (lawn care, pruning, bed maintenance, snow removal, seasonal clean-ups) sold primarily to commercial property managers, HOAs, and residential customers on monthly billing; and one-time design/build projects (custom landscape architecture, hardscape, pools, outdoor living spaces, water features) billed on a project basis. Technology is limited to Aspire CRM and job-costing software rolled out across the platform; there is no proprietary software product or disclosed AI capability. The core technology differentiator is operational rather than technical: a centralized services stack applied to a fragmented industry of $2M-$15M founder-led operators, enabling group purchasing, technology unification, and shared sales best practices that independents cannot easily replicate.

Exscape Group serves three interlocking customer sets: (1) residential homeowners seeking premium design/build and ongoing maintenance, (2) commercial property managers, HOAs, healthcare/retail/multifamily owners needing recurring maintenance and snow removal, and (3) founder-led landscape business owners ($2M-$15M revenue, 15-75 employees) seeking a succession or growth-capital partner with equity rollover options and a 60-90 day deal closure timeline. The company is led by CEO Bill Dysert (founder of Exscape Designs), CFO Justin Young, COO Justin Murphy, Chief Growth Officer Adam Gee, and VP of People Ops Lori Sprague, supported by Operating Partners retained from each acquired company. Platform-wide scale stands at $40M+ in revenue and 250+ employees across Ohio.

Name

Exscape Group

Legal name

Exscape Group

Website

https://www.exscapegroup.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Exscape Group is a PE-backed, Ohio-based landscape services roll-up platform that acquires and consolidates founder-led landscape, snow removal, and pool companies under locally branded subsidiaries with centralized shared services, targeting $2M-$15M operators across the Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Construction & Hardscaping (Patios, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Structures) (IMAIAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retaining Walls & Hardscape Structures (HSAPALAH), Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC), Outdoor Kitchens & Living Space Build-Out (Softscape Integration) (HSAIABAH)

Keywords

• Landscape maintenance services
• Landscape design and build
• Commercial snow removal
• Hardscape and outdoor living
• Pool installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Novelty

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landscape Maintenance Services: Recurring landscape maintenance services including lawn care, pruning, bed maintenance, snow removal, and seasonal clean-ups for commercial and residential properties. This provides recurring revenue through ongoing service contracts.
2. Landscape Design & Installation: Custom landscape architecture, hardscape installation, outdoor living spaces, pools, and water features. One-time project-based revenue with potential for follow-on maintenance contracts.
3. Commercial Maintenance Contracts: Long-term commercial maintenance contracts with property managers, HOAs, and commercial clients providing predictable recurring revenue streams.
4. Partnership & Acquisition Platform: Revenue generated through acquiring and integrating landscape companies, leveraging shared services to improve margins and grow the platform. The company generates revenue from the combined operations of all partner companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Exscape Group is a private, operator-led landscape services platform that partners with and acquires founder-led landscape companies across Ohio and the Midwest. The company delivers landscape design, installation, and ongoing maintenance, along with snow removal, hardscape, outdoor living spaces, and inground pool construction, through subsidiary brands (Exscape Designs, Green Impressions, WinnScapes, Pony Landscaping, Shearer, Polaris Pools). It provides centralized shared services (HR, IT, payroll, accounting, marketing, Aspire CRM/job costing) to acquired partners while preserving their local brand identities.

Product overview

Exscape Group is a landscape services platform that operates multiple subsidiary brands under a shared services model. The platform comprises founding brands Exscape Designs (design-build and maintenance) and Green Impressions (maintenance and installation), along with acquired Columbus-area companies including Winnscapes, Pony Landscaping, Shearer Landscaping, and Polaris Pools. Each subsidiary maintains its local brand identity while gaining access to centralized shared services including HR, IT, payroll, accounting, marketing, and risk management. The company targets landscape business owners with $2M–$15M in annual revenue seeking acquisition or partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Exscape Designs: Founding company of Exscape Group. Market leader in Northeast Ohio delivering design-build expertise, commercial maintenance, and year-round property services.
• Green Impressions
• WinnScapes
• Pony Landscaping
• Shearer Landscaping
• Polaris Pools
• Blue Impressions

Products and services

• Exscape Designs Northeast Ohio market leader providing landscape design, installation, and full-service commercial and residential maintenance, including snow removal and outdoor living enhancements.
• Green Impressions Premier Sheffield, Ohio-based landscape maintenance and design company offering high-end residential design/build, full-service commercial maintenance, and pool installations under its Blue Impressions brand across Northeast Ohio.
• WinnScapes

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue growth through sales velocity improvements with Aspire rollout and shared sales best practices
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Lassiter & Son and Spring Lake NurserycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Established businesses with deep roots in the Cleveland/Northeast Ohio market. Partnership expands Exscape Group's presence in Cleveland and strengthens capabilities to serve customers with premium-quality plant material while maintaining existing retail and wholesale relationships.
• Buckeye Landscape ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026Partnership to expand operations in Ohio, particularly the Columbus market. Combines two established brands emphasizing growth and shared commitment to quality and customer service. Part of broader strategy to enhance regional operations and service offerings.
• WinnScapescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 December 2025Leading full-service landscape contractor in Central Ohio, founded in 1981, providing landscape installation, maintenance, and commercial snow removal. Founding owner Richard Winnestaffer joined as operating leader. First of three Columbus acquisitions marking expansion from Cleveland into high-growth Columbus market.
• Pony Lawncare and LandscapingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 December 2025Established in 2008, Pony Lawncare and Landscaping enhances properties across greater Columbus area by transforming them into well-groomed, luxury landscapes. Founding owner John Panovsky joined as operating partner.
• Shearer Patio & Landscape Services / Polaris PoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 December 2025Company with 75+ years of combined experience creating customized landscape plans based on property, lifestyle, and budget. Polaris Pools delivers high-quality inground swimming pools. Founder Craig Shearer joined as operating partner. Part of December 2025 Columbus market expansion.
• Green ImpressionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1993, rebranded in 2011. 40+ person team offering high-end residential design/build, full-service commercial maintenance, and pool installations under Blue Impressions brand. Led by founders Joe Schell and Jim Louth. Joined Exscape Group in 2025, providing horticultural expertise and recurring maintenance capabilities.
• Exscape DesignscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding company behind Exscape Group, established by Bill Dysert. Northeast Ohio market leader in landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Full-service model including design, build, maintenance, snow, pools. Now operating as Exscape Group of Cleveland LLC.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Level Green Landscaping: Mid-Atlantic commercial landscape services firm offering maintenance, design/build, and snow removal. Comparable in service mix (especially commercial maintenance + snow) and customer profile (property managers, HOAs).
• Yellowstone Landscape: PE-backed commercial landscape maintenance and design/build platform serving the Southeast U.S. Closely comparable as a regional roll-up pursuing the same multi-service, multi-brand strategy in adjacent geographies.
• Mariani Landscape: Private, family-owned residential and commercial landscape design/build firm serving high-end clients in the Midwest. Comparable in luxury residential design/build, outdoor living spaces, and Midwest presence.
• Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions: Midwest-based commercial landscape management and snow services firm. Comparable in commercial maintenance + snow removal focus and Midwest customer concentration.

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Holdings: Publicly traded (NYSE: BV) full-service commercial landscape services platform and the largest U.S. incumbent. Most comparable as a multi-brand commercial/HOA landscape services operator; key public-market reference point for valuation and consolidation strategy.
• Davey Tree Expert Co. Large, employee-owned U.S. provider of tree care, landscape management, and environmental services. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering landscape maintenance, design, and related outdoor services across many geographies.
• TruGreen: National lawn and landscape care franchise with recurring residential and commercial maintenance. Comparable in the recurring maintenance side of Exscape's business, though more residential-focused and franchise-driven.

Regional players

• Heartland Growers / Heartland Landscape Group: Midwest/Mid-South landscape services providers with overlapping service offerings (landscape installation, maintenance, design). Comparable as regional players with similar service mixes.

Others

• Groundworks (formerly JES Foundation Repair): PE-backed residential home services roll-up platform. Comparable not for service overlap but as a roll-up play using shared services and M&A to scale founder-led home-services businesses.
• Authority Brands (HomeVestors, Mosquito Joe, etc.): PE-backed franchisor and home services consolidator. Comparable as a shared-services home services platform leveraging centralized back-office support across multiple acquired brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A3 records

Investments

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

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