Stout advised Sylvan Inc., a portfolio company of Blue Point Capital Partners (BPCP), on its sale to E-3 Tech, LLC. and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Stout served as the exclusive sell-side financial advisor to Sylvan and BPCP in connection with the transaction, which closed on March 4, 2025.

Headquartered in Southfield, MI, Sylvan Inc. is a leading full-service, multi-trade industrial services contractor, serving some of the fastest-growing industries in North America. The Company delivers design & engineering, fabrication, installation, and maintenance services across various commercial and industrial applications. Sylvan offers a broad portfolio of services including piping, HVAC, conveyance systems, and electrical systems, among others, with capabilities spanning from large design/fab/install projects for new builds to recurring maintenance services.

E-3 Tech, LLC is a private company that partners with entrepreneurial management teams to drive growth, innovation, and long-term value creation through deployment of leading-edge technologies accelerated by programmatic M&A. E-3 Tech, LLC leverages its extensive network, operational expertise, and capital resources to develop and support successful platforms in high-growth industries.

Sylvan brings deep expertise in delivering large-scale, highly complex projects across data centers, energy, automotive, pharmaceutical, battery infrastructure, and oil & gas sectors. By joining forces with E-3 Tech, LLC and a16z, the Company will gain access to cutting-edge “built-tech” innovations while pursuing a programmatic acquisition strategy to broaden service offerings and geographic presence. This strategic partnership is poised to accelerate Sylvan’s growth and expand its sophisticated multi-trade capabilities, enabling it to lead the market in technology-driven solutions.