NEWS
O2 Launches Aqua Forge and Appoints Dan Axelson as CFO
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is excited to announce the branding of its water well drilling and repair services platform, established in April 2026. Following O2’s initial investment in Steffl Drilling & Pump, this new platform sets the stage for future partnerships with other complementary partners in the space. The platform will operate under the name Aqua Forge.
O2 Investment Partners Announces Appointment of Rob Calice as Senior Director, Portfolio Operations
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) announced today the appointment of Rob Calice as Senior Director, Portfolio Operations. Micah Dawson announced the addition saying, “We are extremely excited to have Rob on board. He brings a full suite of operating capabilities. In addition to working at companies like GE and Danaher, Rob has experienced life as an entrepreneur himself. He understands the pressures and priorities of running your own business, which makes him a natural partner to the entrepreneurs who lead our companies. We are excited to offer him as a resource and think he can drive tremendous value across the O2 portfolio.”
First Class Air Partners with Vertical Aerospace
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that through First Class Air (www.firstclassair.com) it has made an investment in and partnered with Vertical Aerospace (www.goverticalaero.com) to support its strategic growth plan.
O2 Portfolio Company Ironcore Partners with Frank A. Macchione Paving Plus
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that through its commercial maintenance paving platform, Ironcore Paving (“Ironcore”), it has made an investment in and partnered with Frank A. Macchione Paving Plus (“Macchione” or the “Company”) (ineedaparkinglot.com/). Terms of the investment were not disclosed.
O2 Launches Ironcore Paving and Appoints Jared O’Connell as CEO
O2 Launches Ironcore Paving and Appoints Jared O’Connell as CEO September 2026 Islandia, New York O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is excited to announce the branding of its commercial paving platform, established in April 2026. Following O2’s initial investment in Atlas Asphalt, this new platform sets the stage for future partnerships
O2 Investment Partners Announces Appointment of Keenan Baldus and Gray Sasser
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) announced today the appointment of Keenan Baldus and Gray Sasser as the firm’s newest Associates. Luke Plumpton announced the additions saying, “O2 is thrilled to welcome Keenan and Gray to the team. They each bring meaningful industry and deal execution expertise, and we believe they can make an immediate impact on our portfolio and future opportunities.”
O2 Forms New Physical Therapy, Fitness & Wellness Platform
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) today announced a partnership with Evolution Physical Therapy & Fitness (www.evolutionphysicaltherapy.com) and True Sports Physical Therapy (www.truesportsphysicaltherapy.com), forming a new physical therapy, fitness, and wellness platform. The platform will support the companies’ continued organic growth and M&A strategy. Terms of the investments were not disclosed.
Azureon Strengthens Presence in the DMV with Acquisition of Subcomm Pools
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that through its pool care platform Azureon, it has made an investment in and partnered with Subcomm Pools (“Subcomm”), a Falls Church, VA based company (https://www.subcommpools.com/). Terms of the investment were not disclosed.
4M Building Solutions Acquires Bluegrass Commercial Cleaning and Rainbow Maintenance Services
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that 4M Building Solutions (“4M”), a leading full-service commercial cleaning and janitorial services platform, has completed the acquisition of Mayfield, Kentucky based Bluegrass Commercial Cleaning (“Bluegrass”) and Elgin, Illinois based Rainbow Maintenance Services (“Rainbow”). Terms of the investment were not disclosed.
O2 Investment Partners Announces Appointment of Nick Bozzi
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) announced today that it has appointed Nick Bozzi as a Business Development Associate. “Nick’s arrival at O2 reflects our commitment to building a team of talented professionals,” said Luke Plumpton, Managing Partner at O2. “We are excited to welcome him to the team and are confident his familiarity with the firm and commitment to excellence will make him a valuable contributor as we continue to grow.”