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Platform·Landscaping/Commercial Landscaping·June 10, 2026

Kainos Capital acquires Super-Sod

Serving professional landscapers and homeowners, the vertically integrated business sells sod, seed, soil and landscaping supplies through farms, stores and e-commerce.

Takeaways

  • Super-Sod is a provider of sod, seed, soil, and landscaping solutions across the southern U.S.
  • Kainos Capital is acquiring Super-Sod.
  • The target serves professional landscapers and homeowners across southern United States.
BuyerKainos Capital
TargetSuper-Sod
SponsorKainos Capital
SellerHeartwood Partners
TypePlatform
Geographysouthern United States
IndustryLandscaping
Sub-sectorCommercial Landscaping

A southern U.S. sod and landscaping-supply platform changed sponsors as Kainos Capital bought Super-Sod from Heartwood Partners III, LP and affiliates.

Super-Sod serves professional landscapers and homeowners through a vertically integrated network of farms, retail stores and an e-commerce channel.

“Heartwood Partners has been a great partner to Super-Sod throughout this journey,” said Ben Copeland, CEO of Super-Sod.

During Heartwood Partners’ ownership, the company completed five add-on acquisitions across Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Texas.

Kainos Capital plans to pursue add-on acquisitions, product development, entry into additional markets and new retail distribution for the platform.

Equity was provided by Kainos Capital, with Partners Capital serving as lead co-investor; Baird advised Kainos Capital and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP was legal adviser.