Clearwell Group

01/22/2026

Clearwell Group is pleased to announce the completion of a new platform investment in Flash-Rite, a leading provider of traffic safety and control services to municipalities, utilities, and event customers throughout Central Florida.

Tampa, FL - December 22, 2025 – Clearwell Group, a Tampa-based family office, is pleased to announce the completion of a new platform investment in

01/22/2025

Clearwell Group is pleased to announce its recapitalization of Steadfast Alliance, a leading provider of commercial landscape and related environmental services in Florida. Their commitment to excellence and emphasis on outstanding service align perfectly with our investment philosophy. They have a tremendous track record in the landscape industry, and we look forward to supporting Steadfast’s growth in the next stage of its success.

Tampa, FL – January 22, 2025 - Clearwell Group, a Tampa-based family office, is pleased to announce its recapitalization of Steadfast Alliance, a leading

01/10/2025

We’re thrilled to share the news that Iron Container, LLC has been recognized as the leading manufacturer of waste management containers, compactors, and related equipment by Environmental Business Review.

This recognition is a testament to Iron Container’s incredible team, commitment to quality, and dedication to their customers. We’re proud to be a part of their journey and look forward to even greater success ahead!

07/09/2024

Clearwell Group is pleased to announce the successful exit of its investment in Valor Environmental, a leading provider of erosion control and environmental services in the U.S. "Valor Environmental’s journey from a single street sweeper to a national leader in environmental services is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its team," said Ryan Cortner. Today, the company boasts a dedicated workforce of over 700 employees and serves more than 2,000 customers nationwide.

Clearwell Group, a private investment firm based in Tampa, Florida, is pleased to announce the successful exit of its investment in Valor Environmental, a

01/23/2024

Clearwell Group promotes Tyler Franz to Principal.

“Tyler has exemplified unwavering dedication and entrepreneurial-minded leadership within Clearwell Group,” said Clearwell Group Partner, Ryan Cortner. “His contributions to our direct private equity team have played a pivotal role in helping us build a family of exceptional businesses and helping those businesses meet their goals.”

Clearwell Group, a family office based in Tampa, FL, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tyler Franz to Principal.

04/05/2023

Clearwell is pleased to announce the addition of Senior Associate Brandon Smith to its public investments team where he is responsible for manager diligence, portfolio management, and technology implementation. Prior to joining Clearwell, Brandon was a founder of Localstake, an investment crowdfunding platform where he oversaw compliance, securities due diligence, and technology implementation. Click to learn more about Brandon and how Clearwell may be able to help you.
https://clearwellgroup.com/news/clearwell-group-welcomes-new-senior-associate-3/

07/07/2022

Clearwell Group is pleased to announce the addition of Chief Compliance Officer, Dan Capozza. Prior to joining Clearwell, Dan served in the roles of chief operating and compliance officer for multiple companies. Learn a little more about Dan, and how we may be able to help you.

Clearwell Group, a family office based in Tampa, FL, is pleased to announce the addition of Dan Capozzo, Chief Compliance Officer, VP of Operations and Sr. Investment Analyst, for Clearwell Advisors.

06/21/2022

Clearwell is pleased to announce the addition of Client Service Associate, Brandi Racine. Volunteering is a priority for Brandi, who loves to volunteer with a number of non-profits in the Tampa Bay area. Learn a little more about Brandi, and how we may be able to help you.

https://clearwellgroup.com/news/2022/5/16/clearwell-group-welcomes-new-senior-associate-e3cg7-saw6z

09/24/2019

Advanced Drying Systems prides itself on quality service delivered with high integrity. The ADS team has built a tremendous business over the last decade. We are thrilled to work with Casey and the team to continue growing the business in the years to come.

Read about our partnership here: https://clearwellgroup.com/news/2019/9/23/clearwell-group-completes-successful-recapitalization-of-advanced-drying-systems

04/09/2019

Congratulations to the talented team at Ballast Point Ventures for their recent and successful exits in both YPrime and MolecularMD! We were thrilled to partner with you in these initiatives and we look forward to tracking along with their continued success.