Erdem Holdings acquires established service businesses across the United States.

We acquire and grow exceptional businesses through thoughtful acquisitions and hands-on operational stewardship, with a focus on long-term value creation.

Our Strategy

Erdem Holdings was founded with a clear mission: to build a leading group of B2B services businesses through thoughtful acquisitions and hands-on operational stewardship.

Our strategy is focused and deliberate—we aim to acquire 1 to 2 business units per year. Each acquisition is approached with care, ensuring cultural alignment, operational stability, and long-term potential. Our transactions are financed through a combination of institutional and private investor equity (10-25%), seller financing, and bank debt (75-90%), allowing us to tailor capital structures that best fit each opportunity.

Post-acquisition, a dedicated Managing Director will be appointed to each business unit to lead operations, preserve company culture, and drive local performance. Meanwhile, Erdem Holdings remains focused on identifying the next strategic acquisition and supporting the broader growth of the group.

This is not a roll-up for the sake of scale—it's a long-term hold approach with no exit plans, focused on sustainable cash flow generation and compounding trust, people, and performance.

Kaan Erdem, Founder of Erdem Holdings

Meet The Founder

We started Erdem Holdings with a belief: that real value is created in the operations of real businesses—and that there's a better, more thoughtful way to acquire and grow them.

Kaan Erdem's entrepreneurial journey began at age 14 when he founded his first business—a successful shoe reselling venture. What started as a passion for sneakers and fashion quickly evolved into a deep understanding of business fundamentals, market dynamics, and the art of building valuable enterprises.

Over the years, Kaan has cultivated a unique perspective on what makes businesses thrive. His hands-on experience as a young entrepreneur gave him firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities that small and mid-sized businesses face. This foundation, combined with extensive experience operating a business with millions of dollars of profit in Europe, and strong investor relations and connections through his Columbia University network, drives Erdem Holdings' approach to acquisitions.

At Erdem Holdings, we are building a firm that preserves legacy, values transparency, and focuses relentlessly on execution. We know the pride and persistence it takes to build a great company and we acquire businesses with care and respect—ensuring smooth transitions and a strong future for teams and legacies.

Be Part of Something That Lasts

We acquire and grow B2B Services businesses through thoughtful, long-term partnerships with sellers, banks and investors.