Preserving Legacy

Enabling Growth

We acquire service, manufacturing, and technology companies ready for automation and systematization while keeping the soul of what founders have built.

About Maplewood Fund

Founded in January 2024, Maplewood Fund specializes in acquiring service-based companies with strong operational foundations and growth potential through automation and systematization.

Our Mission

Values-Driven Approach

We respect the legacy and culture you've built, ensuring smooth transitions that honor your company's foundation while enabling future growth.

Automation & Optimization

We specialize in implementing AI and automation solutions that streamline operations while maintaining the personal touch that defines service excellence.

People-First Leadership

Our hands-on executive approach - without micromanaging - ensures your team feels supported through transitions, maintaining the high-performing culture you've cultivated.

Our Acquisition Criteria

We specialize in acquiring established service companies in high-growth industries with strong automation potential.

Business Fundamentals

Team Structure

We focus on businesses with a solid team in place—typically five or more employees—who are enthusiastic about continuing their work after the sale.

Geographic Focus

While we're open to opportunity, our primary interest lies in companies based in the Southeast United States.

Leadership Continuity

We look for businesses where operational leadership is already in place, ensuring smooth day-to-day management after ownership transitions.

Founder-Led Ethos

We look for businesses built by their original founders—not those owned by private equity or investor groups—because legacy matters.

Growth & Investment Profile

Built to Grow

We're drawn to businesses with untapped potential—especially those where our experience can accelerate responsible growth.

Industry Sweet Spot

Our ideal fit is in the home services space, where customer care, trust, and operational know-how drive success.

Financial Snapshot

We typically look to invest in companies with $1M–$10M in annual revenue and $500K–$5M in EBITDA.

Technology Readiness

We seek businesses that are already leveraging—or are well-positioned to adopt—modern tools like automation, scheduling software, CRM systems, or AI-driven insights to enhance scalability and operational efficiency.

How We Help Founders

Ready for Your Next Chapter?

Whether you're planning retirement, starting a new venture, or simply ready to step back from day-to-day operations, we provide a seamless transition that respects your legacy while ensuring continued success.

Optimization Through Technology

We leverage AI and automation to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction—all while maintaining the personal relationships and quality standards your customers expect.

Leadership

Founder & Managing Partner

Neil Hawkins

Neil Hawkins is a seasoned organizational leader with over 15 years of experience driving growth, culture, and operational excellence in complex environments. As a former school principal and current executive in one of the country's largest private school networks, Neil is known for building high-performing teams, aligning operations with vision, and scaling systems with integrity.

Now expanding into business ownership, Neil leads a small acquisition group focused on service-based, process-driven companies. He takes an active executive role post-acquisition—bringing hands-on leadership, strategic clarity, and a people-first approach to every transition.

Based in Middle Tennessee with a corporate office in Florida, Neil is especially interested in companies with loyal teams, structured operations, and growth potential—businesses built to last, not flip. Business owners and brokers value Neil's transparency, responsiveness, and respect for legacy.

strategic advisor

Stephen Hall

Stephen Hall, EA is the CEO of Robert Hall & Associates, a second-generation tax consultancy that has advised thousands of business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs nationwide. With over 30 years of experience, Stephen is a federally licensed Enrolled Agent and Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute, known for his expertise in tax planning, audit representation, and strategic advisory.

A graduate of the University of Southern California, Stephen’s work has connected him with a vast network of clients and partners across industries—including real estate, e‑commerce, healthcare, education, and professional services—giving him a unique, operator-level understanding of how successful businesses are built and scaled.

At Maplewood, Stephen leverages this cross‑industry perspective and deep network of subject‑matter experts to ensure every acquisition is guided by clarity, strong partnerships, and sustainable growth.