Edko is a leading provider of herbicide-based vegetation management services to utility, pipeline, renewable and other infrastructure right-of-way operators.
How We Partnered
Transaction Dynamics
A recapitalization of the company in partnership with the owner and management. The owner and management invested significant proceeds in the transaction.
Investment Thesis
- Established player in a highly-fragmented, niche space
- Recession resistant end market with attractive tailwinds
- Loyal customer base generating stable, reoccurring revenue
- Multiple growth levers including executing acquisitions and investing in both resources and new product development
Incline Value Enhancement
- Executed three accretive acquisitions, adding new services, end markets and geographies.
- Expanded end market reach to pipeline, renewable and other infrastructure right-of-way operators.
- Launched five adjacent services, including the company’s proprietary Himmel drone program.
- Improved internal systems to enhance reporting capabilities and optimize field operations.



