Firm at a glance
Hastings Equity Partners is a platform private equity firm founded in 2004 and headquartered in Boston, per its own website [S1].
What they buy
The firm’s portfolio demonstrates a concentrated focus on business and industrial services companies [S2]. Publicly disclosed holdings include electrical contracting, industrial staffing, tree services, traffic control, and facility management businesses [S2]. Hastings appears to pursue a buy-and-build strategy, establishing platform investments and subsequently adding complementary businesses to those platforms [S3].
Portfolio
Business & Industrial Services
Platform investments reported on the firm’s website include Global Facility Management & Construction (acquired May 2026) [S3], JSET Automated Technologies (acquired January 2024) [S3], TERRA Staffing Group (acquired January 2023) [S3], High Star Traffic (acquired July 2022) [S3], Community Tree Service [S3], GridSource [S3], and MKD Electric [S3].
Additional portfolio companies listed without platform designation include PowerCor, Quality Aircraft Accessories, Specialty Welding and Turnarounds, Code Red Safety, and Southern Petroleum Labs [S2].
Recent activity (last 24 months)
* May 2026: Acquired Global Facility Management & Construction [S3]
* April 2025: Acquired Sea-Tac Electric as an add-on [S3]
* February 2025: Acquired B. Robinson as an add-on [S3]
* January 2025: Acquired Brittain Electric as an add-on [S3]
* October 2024: Acquired Southwest Contracting & Associates as an add-on [S3]
* August 2024: Acquired JSET Automated Technologies as an add-on [S3]
* August 2024: Acquired D&L Electric as an add-on [S3]
How this firm fits a seller
Hastings appears suited for owner-operators in business and industrial services seeking a buyer with sector concentration and demonstrated add-on acquisition experience. The firm’s transaction history shows approximately five add-on acquisitions in the trailing twelve months [S3], suggesting active consolidation within existing platforms. For sellers in electrical contracting, industrial staffing, facility services, or related trades, the firm’s portfolio concentration may indicate operational expertise and established integration processes. The firm’s most recent fund vintage dates to 2022 [S4], indicating capital availability for new platforms and bolt-ons.
Sources
[S1] https://www.hastingsequity.com (as of 2025-01-10)
[S2] https://www.hastingsequity.com/investments (as of 2025-01-10)
[S3] https://www.hastingsequity.com/news (as of 2025-01-10)
[S4] https://www.hastingsequity.com/overview (as of 2025-01-10)
Frequently asked questions
Does Hastings Equity Partners buy Business & Industrial Services businesses?
Yes, the firm’s entire publicly disclosed portfolio consists of business and industrial services companies [S2]. Reported holdings span electrical contracting, industrial staffing, tree services, traffic control, facility management, and related sectors [S2][S3].
What companies has Hastings Equity Partners acquired recently?
Recent disclosed acquisitions include Global Facility Management & Construction in May 2026 as a platform investment, and multiple electrical contractors as add-ons including Sea-Tac Electric (April 2025), B. Robinson (February 2025), and Brittain Electric (January 2025) [S3].
Where is Hastings Equity Partners based and how big is the firm?
The firm is headquartered in Boston [S1]. Its most recent fund vintage is reported as 2022 [S4], though specific fund size or assets under management figures were not publicly disclosed in materials reviewed as of January 2025.
Is Hastings Equity Partners still actively acquiring?
Yes, the firm completed seven publicly disclosed acquisitions between August 2024 and May 2026, including one new platform and six add-ons [S3], indicating active deal execution through mid-2026.
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