January 13, 2026 – Overland Park, Kan.
Kompass Kapital portfolio company, Founders Home Service Group, secures their next addition to the platform with Empire Heating and Air Conditioning. The Atlanta-based contractor is a well-acclaimed business known for exceptional heating and air conditioning services for residential properties. They are the fourth company to join Founders growing platform and the first from Georgia.
Empire Heating and Air Conditioning was founded in 1985 by Martin and Gila Hoover. Over the last 40 years, their company reputation was established with “The Empire Difference.” They prioritized customers’ comfort, practiced sustainability, fulfilled each job beyond expectations, and ensured their entire team was fully licensed and insured. Their strong foundation has set the stage for expansion into plumbing services, backed by Founders resources and their joint vision for strategic growth.
“Empire Heating and Cooling has earned the trust of homeowners and businesses across the Atlanta market by consistently delivering dependable service, strong technical expertise, and a customer-first mindset,” Paul Selman, Chief Operating Officer at Founders, said. “Their leadership team, culture, and commitment to quality align extremely well with Founders’ values. We are excited to welcome Empire to the Founders platform and support their continued growth, including the thoughtful expansion into plumbing services, while protecting the reputation and relationships they have built throughout the Decatur and greater Atlanta communities.”
“Empire Heating and Air Conditioning is exactly the type of founder-led business we seek to partner with—a company built on trust, operational excellence, and deep community relationships.”
JEFF KONNESKY, PARTNER AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
“This acquisition reflects the strong momentum Founders Home Service Group continues to build as a platform,” said Jeff Konnesky, Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Kompass Kapital. “Empire Heating and Air Conditioning is exactly the type of founder-led business we seek to partner with—a company built on trust, operational excellence, and deep community relationships. Empire’s 40-year history, values-driven culture, and commitment to quality align seamlessly with Founders’ long-term vision. This partnership underscores the relationship-first approach we take as Founders continues to grow its national footprint.”
About Founders Home Service Group
Founders Home Service Group, a majority-owned portfolio company of Kompass Kapital, focuses on growing reputable home service businesses throughout the United States and partners with industry-leading brands to deliver exceptional home solutions to the communities they serve.