Strata Landscape Services has received a growth investment from Align Capital Partners and has acquired Utah-based Boulder Landscaping.

It’s part of an ongoing strategy to scale its operations by acquiring businesses within its existing markets in California and Utah as well as expanding into neighboring states.

The commercial landscaping company now serves more than 350 clients with maintenance, enhancement, irrigation and snow services.

It was founded by CEO Jerry DeJournett, COO Ben Green and CFO Justin Crandall last year when they acquired Verdant Landscaping in Southern California. DeJournett says Strata has found a “like-minded team” in Boulder.

Bringing on board the company will “offer an exciting new platform for growth in our region,” says Boulder’s CEO Wray Dix. He says several other business owners “have been through frustrating sale processes” and was impressed with Strata’s approach.

“There has been a lot of consolidation in our industry in recent years, so it was imperative to the long-term success of Boulder that we found the right cultural fit for our team and customers.”

Align Capital Partners’ managing partner Rob Langley adds: “Jerry, Ben and Justin are seasoned industry veterans with deep expertise in acquiring, integrating and growing landscaping businesses — particularly in the Western U.S. Our partnership with Wray and the acquisition of Boulder Landscaping mark an early success that we are excited to build upon.”