Agellus Capital Completes Acquisition of HighGrove Partners to Create a Market-leading Commercial Landscaping Platform in the Southeastern United States

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CLAYTON, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 20, 2025--

Agellus Capital announced today the acquisition of HighGrove Partners, LLC. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, HighGrove is positioned to emerge as a leading provider of commercial landscaping services across the Southeastern United States.

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Founded in 1989, HighGrove provides commercial landscape maintenance, irrigation, arbor care, and enhancement services from its four locations across the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area. “We saw strong alignment with Agellus’ entrepreneurial mindset and growth-oriented approach to scaling our business in a way that honors our people and core values,” said Jim and Erin McCutcheon, CEO and CFO, respectively, of HighGrove Partners.

Agellus Capital Co-founder and Managing Partner Jeff Aiello remarked, “We’re excited to partner with Jim and Erin and the HighGrove team to build on the impressive momentum they’ve created and expand their success across the Southeast region. HighGrove provides a solid foundation on which to build our landscaping services platform. We look forward to supporting their continued growth and identifying complementary partners that share their commitment to excellence and customer service.”

CCG Advisors, an Atlanta based investment banking firm focused on the green industry, acted as the exclusive sell side advisor to High Grove in the transaction. Piper Sandler acted as financial advisor and Squire Patton Boggs(US) LLP served as legal counsel to Agellus Capital.

About Agellus Capital

Founded in 2024 and based in Clayton, Missouri, Agellus partners with founders, families, and management teams to drive transformational growth in non-discretionary, essential services businesses in the United States and Canada. Agellus targets platforms of $2 million to $20 million of EBITDA in large, fragmented markets and aims to be the partner of choice in the middle market for its portfolio companies, investors, and people. For more information, visit agellus.com.

About HighGrove Partners

For more than 35 years, HighGrove Partners has been committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive landscape maintenance and enhancement services that meet the full spectrum of its customers’ outdoor needs. HighGrove Partners’ goal is to be the trusted, all-in-one landscape partner for clients across the Southeastern United States. For more information, visit highgrove.net.

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KEYWORD: MISSOURI GEORGIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA

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