We build, acquire and grow companies on the journey toward
100% clean energy
100% impact hiring
100% worker ownership
Celsius advances the transition to a clean and inclusive economy by building a family of energy services companies where workers thrive and which they will ultimately own.
We are a holding company for worker-owned businesses, creating and acquiring building services companies, shifting their focus to building electrification and decarbonization, and sharing wealth with our employees through an ESOP umbrella .
What We Do
Acquire
Contractors
Celsius acquires building services firms that are in or adjacent to key industries for building decarbonization.
Shift toward
decarbonization
We shift the business models of our acquired firms to focus explicitly on decarbonization of residential and small commercial buildings.
Diversify workforce
Celsius creates new entry points to the trades for underrepresented talent through apprenticeship programs across its portfolio companies.
turn workers into owners
We will make each worker at our portfolio firms an owner and decision-maker through an umbrella ESOP and open-book management practices across the Celsius family of companies.
Why We Do It
CLIMATE
Buildings are responsible for 70% of carbon emissions in cities, and 95% of all buildings in the U.S. are smaller than 50,000sf. The clean energy transition will fail unless we electrify these small buildings at scale.
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Contractors with the expertise to educate customers and execute projects will drive the speed and scale at which decarbonization occurs.
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Market
Homes and small commercial buildings are served by thousands of HVAC, electrical, and general contractors, who work transactionally to replace equipment, rather than strategically toward electrification. The mainstream market must be served by traditional-looking contractors selling comfort, quality and cost savings, which can often be best achieved while meeting electrification and energy reduction goals.
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COMMUNITY WEALTH
Skilled labor shortages are among the largest impediment to the growth of building services firms. Yet underrepresented talent is often locked out of remunerative careers through insular hiring practices.
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More intentional trade school and apprenticeship program partnerships can inject much needed new talent into an aging workforce.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We have the opportunity - through acquisition - to scale entirely new kinds of building contractors, focused on electrifying residential and small commercial buildings, but able to reach the mainstream consumer through existing customer relationships. And we can transform these firms to be local opportunity generators, embedding inclusive hiring practices and employee ownership, and sharing newfound clean energy wealth with workers on the frontlines of the energy transition.
Our Companies and Brands
(So Far!)
3000+
EV Chargers Installed
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400+
Homes Switched from Gas or Oil to Carbon Free Heat
195+
Solar Systems Installed
63,400
Metric Tons of Carbon Reduction
Imagine a world where tradespeople on the frontlines of decarbonization own the companies for which they work, and share in the largest wealth-building opportunity of the next half-century, all while accelerating the energy transition by virtue of their expertise and excellence.
We're Scouting for Acquisitions
We're seeking contractors in industries including solar installation, HVAC, insulation and weatherization, commercial and electrical services.
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We target firms within a 60-mile radius of Philadelphia that have revenues of $5M to $10M, $1M+ in EBITDA, 10+ years in business, and at least one experienced manager in place. We seek situations in which owners wish to retire, but we welcome owners who are open to remaining involved as General Managers in their businesses for up to two years post-sale.
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Most importantly, we seek owners who love their employees, and wish to see them benefit from a company acquisition and continue to propel the company toward enduring prosperity and impact.
Here's How We Help Companies and Workers Thrive
Post-acquisition, we build on the solid foundation of each portfolio company by:
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Investing in growth, with a focus on systematizing marketing tactics, upgrading customer acquisition partnerships and cross-selling energy solutions across Celsius companies.
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Investing in technology, with a focus on upgrading field technician software, payment systems, search engine optimization and CRM databases.
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Investing in people by:
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transforming employee benefits and wealth-building tools
- diversifying talent recruitment
- investing in professional development and career pathways
- engaging frontline employees in company decision-making
Follow our journey toward owning the future:
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Reach out to us at hello (at) celsiusHQ (dot) com
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Celsius Raises Seed Fund to Support Growth of Worker-Owned Clean Energy Ventures
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Celsius Companies, a Philadelphia-based platform for acquiring energy services companies and transitioning them to employee ownership, today announced a seed investment by Spring Point Partners. The funding will support the initial build-out of the infrastructure and management team of Celsius as a holding company, while providing the resources needed to evaluate and pursue additional acquisition opportunities.
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The investment follows Celsius’ Spring 2026 launch after the recent acquisitions of two Camden County, NJ-based regional clean energy companies - Spotlight Energy Solutions, an electrical contractor that specializes in residential and commercial electric vehicle charger installation, whole building electrification, and battery storage applications; and D&L Custom Services, an HVAC contractor that specializes in net zero building construction, residential and large-scale commercial geothermal heating and cooling installations, and high efficiency heat pump technologies. Both companies serve customers throughout Greater Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware.
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“Spring Point’s investment will help us scale our vision of centering frontline workers in the clean energy transition, enabling skilled tradesmen and women to share ownership in one of the largest wealth-building opportunities of the next quarter-century,” states Matt Bergheiser, CEO and Founder of Celsius Companies. “Employee ownership of the Celsius portfolio of companies will create durable long-term wealth for our workforce, accelerate our growth and profitability, and shape businesses that are firmly rooted in our communities.”
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Since acquisition, growth strategies for the two companies have focused on expanding commercial decarbonization opportunities; cross-selling electrification services; and developing charger installation partnerships with major automobile manufacturers.
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Concurrent with this growth, the seed capital invested by Spring Point will advance Celsius’ progress along a planned employee ownership continuum: creating remunerative jobs for frontline workers, which now average $28/hour for entry level workers and $40/hour for experienced employees across the two Celsius companies; launching apprenticeship programs to attract underrepresented talent into the trades; instituting foundational worker ownership elements of open book management, employee-level P&L responsibility, and profit sharing; and transitioning the entire Celsius portfolio of companies to 100% employer ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) structure.
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“We view employee ownership as a critical lever towards more equitable wealth building, and are thrilled to support Matt and the rest of the Celsius team in their commitment to building a culture rooted in high-quality jobs and meaningful pathways for Philadelphia workers to share in the value they help create,” said Norbert Cichon, Director of Investments at Spring Point Partners, one of the Philadelphia region’s leading impact investors and institutional supporters of collective ownership approaches.
Celsius is actively searching for new acquisitions of trades businesses that operate at key levers of clean energy deployment and energy efficiency in residential, commercial and light industrial buildings, including high efficiency HVAC applications, electric vehicle infrastructure build-out, and solar panel installation.
About Celsius Companies
Celsius acquires and grows companies that accelerate clean energy deployment in residential, commercial and light industrial buildings, and transitions these acquired firms toward 100% employee ownership. For more information, visit www.celsiusHQ.com.
About Spring Point Partners
Spring Point Partners is a social impact organization that champions community-driven change and promotes justice by investing in transformational leaders, networks and solutions. For more information, visit www.thespringpoint.com.
Vice President, Operations & Business Development
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About Celsius
We are building an employee-owned clean energy services platform by acquiring and growing exceptional residential and commercial trades businesses.
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We seek to shape a portfolio of high-performing companies that create durable wealth for our employees, while helping accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more efficient, and more resilient energy future. We believe the skilled trades are an essential part of that transition—and that the people who build these businesses should have the opportunity to share in the value they create.
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Position Summary
The Vice President, Operations & Business Development will be the first senior executive hired by Celsius and will work closely with the CEO to build the operating foundation and growth engine of our venture.
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This is a highly entrepreneurial role with responsibility across portfolio company operations, strategic growth, business development, and acquisition sourcing.
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The VP will work directly with the leaders of our operating companies to improve performance, implement scalable systems, identify growth opportunities, and develop high-performing teams. At the same time, this person will help build the pipeline of businesses that will become future members of the platform. The ideal candidate is a builder and operator — someone who can move comfortably between strategy and execution, and who is motivated by the opportunity to build businesses that create both financial value and social impact.
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Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Operations & Performance
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Partner with portfolio company leaders to improve revenue growth, profitability, productivity, customer experience, and cash flow.
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Establish consistent operating metrics and dashboards across the platform.
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Identify operational inefficiencies and develop practical solutions to improve performance.
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Develop and implement shared processes, systems, and best practices across portfolio companies.
Strategic Growth
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Partner with CEO to:
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Develop growth strategies for individual portfolio companies and the platform as a whole.
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Identify new markets, customer segments, services, technologies, and partnerships that support the clean energy transition.
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Identify opportunities to expand the platform's capabilities across electrification, energy efficiency, building performance, distributed energy, energy resilience, and related services.
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Business Development & Marketing
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Partner with the CEO to develop and execute business development strategies that generate profitable growth, including opportunities for portfolio companies to cross-sell.
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Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with utilities, municipalities, developers, commercial property owners, manufacturers, community organizations, and other industry stakeholders.
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Improve sales processes, conversion rates, customer retention, and lifetime customer value.
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Acquisition & M&A Development
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Partner with the CEO to:
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Build and maintain a pipeline of potential acquisition targets.
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Develop relationships with business owners, brokers, investment bankers, accountants, attorneys, lenders, and other industry professionals.
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Identify businesses that align with the platform's strategic, financial, cultural, and mission-driven objectives.
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Conduct preliminary assessments of potential acquisition targets.
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Participate in financial, operational, commercial, and cultural due diligence.
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Develop integration plans and lead post-acquisition initiatives.
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Employee Ownership & Leadership Development
Employee ownership is fundamental to our strategy—not simply an employee benefit.
The CEO, VP and portfolio company leaders will work together to shape a culture in which employees understand how their work contributes to the success and value of the company.
Key goals across the leadership team include:
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Help create cultures of accountability, empowerment, and ownership.
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Develop systems that help employees understand the connection between customer satisfaction, operational excellence, profitability, and ownership value.
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Support financial literacy and ownership education initiatives.
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Help create career paths and professional development opportunities for employees.
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Promote the sharing of knowledge and best practices across portfolio companies.
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Help ensure that growth creates meaningful opportunities for employees to participate in the value they create.
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Qualifications
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8+ years of progressive leadership experience, preferably in building or construction services, residential or commercial trades, energy deployment, or other field-based business.
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Demonstrated experience improving operational performance and profitability.
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Strong financial and business acumen, including the ability to understand P&Ls, budgets, KPIs, and business drivers.
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Strong business development and relationship-building capabilities.
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Experience with acquisitions, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration is highly desirable.
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Leads with humility and respect, recognizing the experience and expertise of skilled trades employees, while helping to create an environment of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
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Demonstrates exceptional emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with front line employees through authenticity, approachability and consistency.
Compensation
Starting compensation is targeted at $150,000 - $160,000 per year with competitive benefits plus a meaningful equity stake in the company, aligning the successful candidate with the long-term success of Celsius. The position is intended for an entrepreneurial leader who wants to help build and scale an employee-owned clean energy services platform and share in the economic and social value created alongside our frontline workforce.
To Apply
Send resume and thoughtful cover letter to careers@celsiusHQ.com.