Operator-led acquisitions / New York tri-state

Your business deserves an operator, not an exit strategy.

We acquire and personally operate established service, distribution, and industrial businesses across the New York tri-state region.

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Led by Andrew Metros 11 years helping operate and grow a $45M family-owned B2B distribution business.

Operator-ledTri-state focusStraightforward processLong-term ownership

Our operating philosophy

Respecting what was built. Building what comes next.

Looking back to look forward.

An ownership transition should not erase what made a company successful. We seek to respect the people, relationships, culture, and reputation built over decades; preserve what works; and provide the committed leadership and resources for thoughtful, long-term growth.

Putting the Metros name on the firm is intentional. It reflects Andrew’s personal commitment to stand behind this approach—as a hands-on owner-operator, a trusted member of the team, and a steward of the company’s next chapter.

What was builtWhat comes next

Our approach

A responsible next chapter for a business that matters.

01

Hands-on leadership

We are building around one exceptional business—not assembling a distant portfolio. Andrew intends to lead the company personally while becoming a trusted part of its team.

02

Long-term ownership

Andrew is seeking a business he can personally lead, strengthen, and grow over the long term. Decisions will be made with the enduring success of the company, its employees, customers, and community in mind.

03

Protecting the legacy

A successful company is built over decades. We intend to preserve the relationships, reputation, culture, and values that made the business successful while thoughtfully advancing its next chapter.

04

Shared success

Andrew believes the strongest companies create shared success for employees, customers, suppliers, and ownership. His goal is to build a company-wide culture where employees understand how they contribute, are recognized and rewarded for performance, and benefit as the business grows.

What we are looking for

Established businesses with strong foundations.

We focus on profitable companies with durable customer relationships, capable employees, and a strong market reputation. Our primary interests are commercial services, specialty distribution, equipment service, and select light industrial businesses.

These are guidelines, not a rigid box. Every worthwhile business has its own story.

Business type
Commercial services, specialty distribution, equipment service, and select light industrial
Geography
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
Revenue
$5–50 million
Earnings
$1–5 million
Ownership
Majority or full acquisition

The operator behind Metros

Built from operating experience, not financial theory.

Andrew Metros has spent 11 years helping lead and grow a family-owned international B2B distribution business with approximately $45 million in annual revenue.

His experience spans sales growth, operational improvement, private-label product development, international warehousing, team leadership, systems, and cost management. He is now seeking one established company where he can bring that experience as a committed, hands-on owner-operator.

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Andrew Metros, founder of Metros Operating Partners
Founder and operatorAndrew Metros
Andrew Metros with his wife and two children

Andrew lives in the New York area with his wife and two children. His family and experience inside a multigenerational business have shaped his belief that great companies are more than financial assets—they are communities of employees, customers, suppliers, and families whose continued success matters.

Commercial growthSales leadership, customer development, new channels, and private-label product growth.
Operational improvementProcess redesign, systems implementation, error reduction, cost management, and scalable execution.
Distribution and supply chainExperience across international distribution, warehousing, inventory, suppliers, and logistics.
Team and cultureHands-on leadership focused on accountability, shared success, and a company-wide win-win culture.

How we work

A direct and thoughtful process.

  1. 01Listen

    Begin with a confidential conversation about your goals and the business.

  2. 02Understand

    Learn what makes the company successful and what must be protected.

  3. 03Structure

    Develop a fair transaction and transition plan that fits the situation.

  4. 04Build

    Work with the team to preserve strengths and pursue the next stage of growth.

A confidential first step

Considering what comes next?

Whether your timeline is immediate or still taking shape, Andrew welcomes a direct, no-pressure conversation with business owners and their advisors.

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