Kian Capital, a private investment firm focused on the lower-middle market, has partnered with Diamond Landscaping. This partnership, initiated in December 2021 with Founder and CEO Brian Diamond, has led to numerous strategic growth initiatives to enhance services, expand leadership, and support sustainable growth.
Diamond Landscaping, established in 1991 by Brian Diamond, is a leader in luxury residential landscaping, providing premium services to high-net-worth clients in Los Angeles. Since partnering with Kian, the company has expanded to Santa Barbara, the Hamptons, and Jackson Hole, offering custom landscaping and maintenance through recurring contracts.
The partnership with Kian has nearly tripled Diamond Landscaping’s revenue and EBITDA through organic and acquisitive growth. The company has completed five strategic acquisitions, including Mahoney Associates in Southampton, Pardee & Fleming in Los Angeles, MountainScapes in Jackson Hole, Steve Hanson Landscaping in Santa Barbara, and James H. Cowan & Associates in Los Angeles. These acquisitions have increased market density and expanded into new high-end residential areas.
Brian Diamond, Founder and CEO, emphasizes the shared values of honesty, hard work, and trust with Kian. He aims to build the leading luxury residential landscaping business in the U.S. by partnering with operators who create and maintain unique gardens with consistent white-glove service. The focus remains on driving growth, entering new markets, investing in the team, and maintaining top service levels for clients.
Diamond Landscaping has made key hires, including Tom Powell as CFO and Roger Zino as Executive Chairman & Board Member, both bringing extensive industry experience. Other notable hires are Suzanne Wilutis as EVP and Regional Manager of Mahoney Associates, Christian Galindo as Branch Manager of Diamond Maintenance, and Chas McClure as Maintenance Division Leader at Steve Hanson Landscaping. The leadership team seeks partnerships with industry leaders to drive sustainable growth.
Executive Chairman Roger Zino praises Brian Diamond’s creativity, operational ingenuity, and customer relationship skills, which have attracted talented landscape professionals eager to join the platform. Kian Principal David Hare highlights the significant opportunity for a disciplined growth strategy in the fragmented luxury residential landscaping sector.
Diamond Landscaping is actively seeking partnerships with operators providing top-level service in core luxury residential markets across the U.S. Interested business owners should contact David Duke, Partner, Business Development at Kian, at [email protected].
