Emerald Yards: Seeking Investors & Building the Nation’s Premier Outdoor Living Brand
Emerald Yards is positioned to become a nationally recognized leader in premium landscaping, outdoor design, and property enhancement. What began as a commitment to craftsmanship, reliability, and elevated outdoor experiences has evolved into a brand with strong market demand, repeat clientele, and a scalable service model.
The U.S. landscaping and outdoor living market exceeds $180 billion annually and continues to grow as homeowners, commercial developers, and property managers prioritize curb appeal, sustainability, and outdoor usability. Emerald Yards operates at the intersection of luxury service and operational efficiency, allowing us to capture high-value clients while maintaining disciplined margins.
Our competitive advantage lies in three core pillars:
1. Brand-Driven Differentiation:
Emerald Yards is not a commodity service provider. We position ourselves as a premium, design-forward outdoor brand—consistent quality, refined aesthetics, and professional execution. This allows for stronger pricing power and long-term customer loyalty.
2. Proven, Replicable Operating Model:
Our systems—sales, project management, vendor sourcing, and customer experience—are designed for replication across markets. This creates a clear path to expansion through regional hubs, franchising, or company-owned locations without sacrificing quality control.
3. Multiple Revenue Streams:
From landscaping / WIFI irrigation and maintenance to landscape lighting, enhancements, and long-term service contracts, Emerald Yards benefits from recurring revenue and high lifetime customer value. This diversified model reduces risk while increasing profitability per client.
Growth Vision:
Investment capital will accelerate Emerald Yards’ national expansion by funding:
Entry into high-growth metropolitan markets
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Talent acquisition and leadership infrastructure
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Technology and systems to support scale
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Brand marketing to establish national recognition
Our goal is not rapid growth at the expense of quality—but disciplined expansion that compounds brand equity and enterprise value.
The Opportunity:
Emerald Yards offers investors participation in a fragmented industry ripe for consolidation, led by a brand built for scale, trust, and premium positioning. As we expand nationwide, we are creating not just a service company—but a platform with long-term exit potential through acquisition, franchising, or strategic partnership.
Emerald Yards isn’t just growing landscapes—we’re cultivating a national brand.
Emerald Yards | Building a National Outdoor Living Platform
U.S. landscaping & outdoor living market: $150B+, fragmented and under-branded.
Strong demand driven by home value appreciation, commercial development, and outdoor lifestyle trends Emerald Yards is positioned as a premium, scalable brand, not a commodity operator.
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High-Margin Services with Recurring Revenue
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Core services: landscaping, design, lighting, enhancements, maintenance
Recurring contracts & repeat projects drive high lifetime customer value (LTV) -
Premium positioning supports pricing power and margin stability
Revenue Mix Advantage:
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Project-based revenue (immediate cash flow)
Recurring maintenance & service agreements (predictable EBITDA)
Why Emerald Yards Wins: -
Brand-first positioning in an industry dominated by local operators
Standardized systems for sales, fulfillment, and customer experience -
Scalable expansion model (regional hubs, franchising, or company-owned growth)
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Ability to upsell services across the customer lifecycle
Result: Higher margins, lower customer acquisition costs, and defensible market share.
Disciplined National Expansion Capital deployment focused on:
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Entering high-growth metro markets
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Hiring regional leadership and operational talent
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Technology, CRM, and project management systems
Brand marketing and strategic partnerships
Expansion Model:
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Replicable market entry playbook
Centralized brand + decentralized execution -
Strong unit economics per location
Built for Returns, Not Just Growth
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Target EBITDA margins consistent with premium service platforms
Capital efficiency through standardized operations -
Multiple revenue streams reduce volatility
Investor Return Drivers:
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EBITDA growth through geographic expansion
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Margin expansion through operational leverage
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Valuation multiple expansion via brand strength and scale
Exit Optionality:
• Strategic acquisition
• Private equity recapitalization
• Franchising or platform roll-up exit
Emerald Yards is structured to generate predictable cash flow, scalable EBITDA growth, and multiple exit pathways. By professionalizing operations and expanding into fragmented regional markets, the company captures immediate revenue while building long-term enterprise value.
Invested capital accelerates:
• Revenue growth through market expansion
• EBITDA expansion through operational leverage
• Brand equity that supports higher exit multiples
This is not speculative growth, it is infrastructure-backed expansion in a resilient, non-cyclical industry with strong consumer demand.
Tailored Investor Positioning:
• For Private Equity
• Platform investment in a fragmented industry
• Clear roll-up or regional consolidation strategy
• Strong EBITDA visibility and margin expansion potential
• Defined exit opportunities within 3–7 years
• PE Appeal: Build a branded national operator in a space lacking institutional players.
For Angel Investors:
• Early participation in a scalable, brand-driven business
• Capital deployed directly into growth markets and systems
• Opportunity to invest before institutional valuation multiples apply
• Angel Appeal: High-upside growth with tangible assets and real cash flow.
• For Strategic Partners
• Opportunity to align with a premium national brand
• Cross-selling, geographic expansion, or vertical integration
• Long-term partnership or acquisition pathway
• Strategic Appeal: Accelerate market presence while reducing execution risk.
Emerald Yards is not building a local service company—we are building a national outdoor living platform with premium positioning, scalable systems, and strong return potential.
Pro Forma Financial Projections (5-Year Outlook)
Assumptions (Conservative):
Expansion into high-growth metro markets using a standardized operating playbook. Premium pricing with operational leverage as scale increases. Mix of project-based revenue + recurring maintenance contracts. Centralized overhead with decentralized execution.
Revenue Growth
Year 1: $4.5M
Year 2: $7.2M
Year 3: $12.0M
Year 4: $19.5M
Year 5: $30.0M
EBITDA Margin Expansion
Year 1: 12% ($540K)
Year 2: 15% ($1.08M)
Year 3: 18% ($2.16M)
Year 4: 21% ($4.10M)
Year 5: 24% ($7.20M)
Key Drivers of Margin Expansion:
• Shared services across markets (sales, marketing, systems)
• Vendor leverage and standardized pricing
• Higher mix of recurring revenue contracts
Reduced customer acquisition cost through brand equity
Capital Raise Structure
Raise Amount: $5,000,000 Growth Equity Round
Use of Funds:
40% – Market Expansion: Launch 6–8 new metro markets
25% – Talent & Leadership: Regional operators, project managers, sales leadership
20% – Technology & Systems: CRM, project management, scheduling, reporting
10% – Brand & Marketing: National brand positioning and lead generation
5% – Working Capital Buffer
Runway: 24–30 months:
Objective: Reach $15M+ revenue with strong EBITDA visibility before next liquidity event or recap
• Investor Return Profile
• Base Case Scenario
• Year 5 EBITDA: $7.2M
Exit multiple (conservative service-platform range): 7–9x EBITDA
Enterprise Value: $50M–$65M
Upside Case (Brand + Consolidation Premium)
EBITDA multiple expansion to 10–12x
Enterprise Value: $70M–$85M+
Investor IRR Target:
25–35%+ depending on entry valuation and structure
Exit Pathways:
Private Equity Recapitalization: As EBITDA crosses $5–8M
Strategic Acquisition: Home services, real estate services, or infrastructure platforms.
Platform Roll-Up Exit:
• Emerald Yards as the branded consolidator
• This creates multiple exit options, not reliance on a single outcome.
5 Year Growth
“Emerald Yards operates in a massive, fragmented market where most competitors are local, under-branded, and operationally inefficient. We’ve built a premium brand and a replicable operating system that allows us to scale without sacrificing margins or quality.
This $5M raise accelerates expansion into top metro markets, pushing us past $15M in revenue and positioning Emerald Yards for a strategic or private equity exit within 3–5 years.”
• Tailored Framing by Investor Type
• Private Equity
• Platform investment with roll-up optionality
• EBITDA growth + multiple expansion
• Clear path to recap or exit
• Angel Investors
• Early equity in a scalable, cash-flow-positive platform
• Tangible operations—not speculative tech
• Entry before institutional valuation compression
• Strategic Partners
• Expansion-ready brand with national ambitions
• Partnership or acquisition pipeline
• Vertical integration and cross-market leverage
• Closing (High-Conviction)
Emerald Yards is not just a landscaping company—it is a scalable outdoor living platform built for national expansion, predictable cash flow, and strong investor returns.