Why Virginia

When people think about economic opportunity, they often look to the coasts or chase the latest trend. But in Virginia, the opportunity is already here — steady, essential, and quietly growing. It’s one of the few places in the country where national strategy, local infrastructure, and small business ownership intersect in a way that feels both grounded and full of potential.

Virginia’s economy is diverse, resilient, and increasingly future-facing. It’s home to over 800,000 small businesses, making up more than 99% of all businesses in the state. These companies employ nearly half of Virginia’s private workforce, and many of them are family-owned, deeply rooted in their communities, and operating in sectors that are anything but trendy — HVAC, remediation, logistics, mechanical systems, marine services, and more.

But that’s exactly the point. These businesses aren’t just surviving — they’re becoming more essential.

Two Strategic Pillars Driving Our Focus

1. National Infrastructure: Military, Government, and Port Logistics

Virginia isn’t just another state — it’s a strategic corridor for the country’s most critical operations.

  • Norfolk is home to the largest naval base in the world

  • Northern Virginia is packed with federal agencies and government contractors

  • The Port of Virginia is expanding rapidly, fueling demand for logistics, warehousing, and equipment services

The businesses that support this ecosystem — from electrical contractors to industrial maintenance crews — are often small, local, and highly skilled. As the country reshuffles supply chains and reinvests in defense and infrastructure, these businesses are poised to grow alongside mission-critical demand.

2. Environmental Resilience & Essential Services

Virginia is also facing a growing need for services tied to climate risk and environmental response — particularly in:

  • Air quality and mold remediation

  • Flood and water damage mitigation

  • Soil remediation and containment services

From the coastlines of Virginia Beach to the urban density of Richmond, municipalities and homeowners alike are investing in resilience, driving demand for businesses that clean up, stabilize, and protect.

These are the businesses that operate in the background — until suddenly, they’re the first ones called.

Spotlight Vertical: Servicing Virginia’s Critical Infrastructure

Virginia Beach sits at the epicenter of national defense, maritime logistics, and climate-driven facility needs. As such, Legacy of Virginia is focused on acquiring and scaling companies in the following essential service sectors:

  • Naval & Aviation Contracting

  • Ship Repair & Modernization

  • Marine Cleaning & Maintenance

  • Decking & Coating

  • Flight Training, Aviation Maintenance & Avionics Support

  • Military/Defense Support Services

  • Fire Life Safety, Pest Control & Air Quality

  • Mold Remediation & Environmental Services

These industries may not make headlines — but they’re indispensable. They support everything from military readiness to public safety to facility resilience in the face of rising sea levels and severe weather.

  • According to the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, the region is facing increasing flood risks, with an estimated 1.5 feet of sea level rise by 2050, fueling demand for mitigation, mold control, and facility safety upgrades.

  • With Naval Station Norfolk and Joint Base Langley-Eustis anchoring the area, demand for defense contracting and ship modernization continues to accelerate — backed by multi-billion-dollar federal investments in regional defense infrastructure.

On the Ground in Virginia

What makes our approach different is that we’re not just watching from a distance — we’re in the field, walking shop floors, and earning trust in the communities we serve. Legacy of Virginia is led by local operators with decades of experience in the exact sectors we’re focused on.

Meet the Team Behind the Mission

  • Matt Daugherty, Managing Director, brings over 17 years in defense contracting and project management, having worked extensively with the Surface Navy and Submarine systems. He’s led major operations at kSARIA and Solvere Technical Group and maintains strong relationships across the region’s contractor network. Matt knows the nuances of federal contracting and understands the long game of building trust with both operators and agencies.

  • Mike Yurcak, a 30-year veteran in Virginia’s air quality and restoration space, has completed over 4,000 projects and is widely regarded as an innovator in the field. He’s built and scaled multiple businesses in mold remediation, pest control, and structural services, and even holds a patent on technology that improved air safety and efficiency during national disaster response efforts.

Together, Matt and Mike are building a portfolio of essential Virginia companies that will remain independent, founder-friendly, and locally operated — backed by the operational horsepower and strategic capital to unlock long-term growth.

Why We’re Different

Legacy of Virginia is not a traditional roll-up or national PE play. We’re a long-term growth platform designed to create:

  • Shared back-office infrastructure for ease of scale

  • Local ownership with regional capital backing

  • Equity participation for founders in a growing, $100M+ portfolio

  • Flexible succession plans that preserve name, culture, and teams

We’re building a hyper-local network of complementary businesses that can grow together — not a top-down portfolio squeezed for returns.

What We See

This isn’t just a short-term play — it’s a multi-decade bet on local resilience and national relevance. Owning HVAC companies, remediation firms, and defense contractors in Virginia isn’t just about cash flow — it’s about owning the infrastructure that supports mission-critical systems, national security, and day-to-day life across the state.

The beauty of this model is that it scales through community and connection — by partnering with founders, empowering operators, and connecting these small businesses into something much larger than themselves.

Virginia has the backbone. Now it needs a platform.

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