Sound Growth Partners Invests in RK HydroVac

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EDMONDS, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 7, 2026--

Sound Growth Partners (“SGP”) is pleased to announce its acquisition of Hydro-Vac Holdings, Inc. (“RK HydroVac” or “RK”) on April 1, 2026. SGP, along with co-investors, provided all the capital required to complete the transaction via SGP’s One-Stop Buyout ® structure.

Headquartered in Piqua, OH, RK HydroVac is the leading provider of roof preparation services for the repair and replacement of low-slope ballasted roofs in the U.S. Founded in 1981, RK has established itself as a critical part of the commercial re-roofing industry providing essential dry and wet-vacuum services, ballast removal, pneumatic ballasting, and disposal services, supported by a highly specialized fleet of Hydrovac trucks.

“RK’s 45-year track record and history of operational excellence have positioned the company as an invaluable partner to roofing contractors across the country,” said Travis Steele, Partner at SGP. “We appreciate the opportunity to partner with the RK team and look forward to supporting the company through its next phase of growth.”

To learn more about RK HydroVac, please visit https://rkhydrovac.com/.

About Sound Growth Partners

Founded in 2023, SGP is a Seattle-based private equity firm investing in clear market leaders within the lower middle market. SGP provides all the capital necessary to close a transaction. The firm invests in companies with $2 to $15 million of EBITDA and leading positions in niches within the Consumer Products, Business Services, Distribution and Light Manufacturing industries.

To learn more about Sound Growth Partners and the One-Stop Buyout® structure, please visit https://soundgrowthpartners.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn.

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CONTACT: Peter Roushdy, Managing Partner

[email protected] Largent, Managing Partner

[email protected] Steele, Partner

[email protected] Glazer, Partner

[email protected]

KEYWORD: WASHINGTON UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE ARCHITECTURE CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY BUILDING SYSTEMS

SOURCE: Sound Growth Partners

Copyright Business Wire 2026.

PUB: 04/07/2026 06:00 AM/DISC: 04/07/2026 06:02 AM

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