Why Colorado
Colorado is changing—fast. From major utility upgrades to expanded transportation networks and surging population growth along the Front Range, the state is undergoing one of the most significant infrastructure shifts in the country.
Behind that growth are thousands of small businesses doing the essential work: building, maintaining, testing, inspecting, hauling, and repairing the systems that keep Colorado moving. These businesses aren’t flashy, but they’re foundational. And most of them are facing a serious challenge: succession.
At Legacy of Colorado, we’re here to solve that problem—by giving business owners a better path forward.
A New Succession Model
Most small business owners in Colorado don’t have a clear succession plan. They’re too busy running their operations to think about what happens next. Many end up selling to out-of-state buyers, shutting down, or staying on longer than they want.
We offer another option.
Legacy of Colorado invests in essential businesses and helps them grow—while keeping them rooted in the communities they’ve always served. We don’t flip companies or centralize them under a corporate banner. We build locally operated portfolios that preserve ownership culture and unlock long-term value.
Why Colorado
Colorado’s economy runs on small businesses. Over 99.5% of companies in the state are classified as small businesses. But nearly 75% of their owners are planning to exit in the next decade.
We’re focused on the businesses that support Colorado’s infrastructure—companies that don’t depend on consumer demand or trend cycles. These are non-discretionary service providers: recurring, contract-driven, and compliance-based.
We’re investing in the Front Range—Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and surrounding markets—where the pressure on infrastructure is highest and the need for reliable service businesses is growing fast.
A 2024 study from the Colorado Futures Center projects a 35% increase in metro Denver’s population over the next 20 years. This translates directly into increased demand for construction, testing, compliance, and environmental services. We’re building a portfolio to meet that demand.
Key Focus Areas
We’re targeting businesses in sectors that are vital to Colorado’s growth:
Site Safety & Traffic Control
Testing & Inspections (Geotech, Environmental, Fire, Mold)
Utility & Electrical Infrastructure
Construction Support & Equipment Logistics
Soil Remediation & Environmental Compliance
These businesses often go unnoticed—but they’re the ones keeping jobs moving, cities compliant, and infrastructure online.
The Legacy Model
Each business we acquire remains independently operated, led by the original team. We provide the tools to scale—shared back-office services, strategic guidance, and access to capital—but keep the culture, brand, and values intact.
Together, these companies form a cohesive, locally rooted network. They’re able to cross-sell, share labor, coordinate logistics, and win larger contracts. It’s a smarter way to scale—without losing what made the business work in the first place.
Meet the Colorado Team
Our team is made up of operators who understand this work because they’ve done it.
Jack Mutty – Managing Director with $100M+ in infrastructure experience, including work in Colorado, D.C., and Antarctica.
Christian Rodrigue – Associate Director and firefighter-EMT who bridges construction and community service.
Will Burton – Associate with deep experience in off-market dealmaking and operational support.
Spencer Roth – Associate and Boulder native, focused on brand-building, communication, and generational handoffs.
We’re not just capital. We’re here to work alongside owners and help them build for the next 30 years—not the next 3.
What We're Building
We’re creating a portfolio of essential, locally owned businesses that:
Provide non-discretionary services to Colorado’s infrastructure ecosystem
Remain led by existing management teams with operational autonomy
Share back-office systems and resources to increase efficiency
Cross-sell, collaborate, and grow together across the Front Range
These businesses will be positioned to capitalize on Colorado’s economic transformation—without losing their identity.
We’d like to talk—whether you’re ready to transition or just exploring options.
Reach out to Jack Mutty or stop by our team in Littleton.
This isn’t private equity as usual. It’s local investment built for continuity, community, and long-term value.