Access Holdings

Access Holdings is a Baltimore, Maryland-based private equity and alternative asset management firm founded in 2013, with approximately $2.3 billion in assets under management. The firm specializes in lower-middle market investments, focusing on buy-and-build strategies in industries essential to economic growth and resilience, including pet servic... es, car wash, marina management, fire and security, death care services, sports media and marketing, transportation services, and insurance. Access Holdings employs a systematic, research-led operating model known as The Access Edge, which combines thematic research, proven operational playbooks, modern technology infrastructure, and hands-on execution to accelerate the transformation and growth of its portfolio companies. The firm partners with founders and entrepreneurs to compress years of business transformation into months, targeting companies with $5 million to $50 million in EBITDA. Access Holdings operates an in-house value creation division called the Access Acceleration Center (A2C) and has been recognized among the top 2% of private equity firms in North America for its commitment to transformative value creation. Notable portfolio companies include Spotless Brands, one of the largest and fastest-growing car wash platforms in the United States, and Playfly Sports, a sports media and marketing company.Read More