Caymus Equity Acquires Commercial Lighting and Shading Solutions Provider, Valley Lighting

Caymus Equity Partners LLC (“Caymus Equity”), an Atlanta-based private equity firm, is pleased to announce it has acquired Valley Lighting, LLC (“Valley” or the “Company”), headquartered in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. The transaction was completed in partnership with the Company’s CEO, Kathy Deppe, and Executive Vice President, Tommy Jones, who will maintain significant ownership stakes in Valley and continue to lead the business.

Valley is a full-service provider of lighting and shading solutions for complex commercial construction and renovation projects across the Mid-Atlantic. The Company partners with electrical contractors, general contractors, and facility owners to design and deliver custom lighting and shading systems, with a comprehensive offering that spans design consultation, product sourcing, project management, and controls integration. Valley serves a variety of recession-resistant end markets including data centers, government, healthcare, and education.

“We’ve spent decades building Valley into the most trusted partner for high-end, complex commercial projects,” said Kathy Deppe, CEO of Valley. “In Caymus Equity, we found a partner who shares our values and has a track record of supporting founder-led businesses through their next phase of growth. We’re excited for what’s ahead.”

“Kathy, Tommy, and the Valley team have built a company with a well-earned reputation for excellence and long-standing customer relationships,” said Chris Faux, Partner at Caymus Equity. “Valley is exactly the type of business we look to back — operationally strong, customer-first, and poised for growth. Having recently exited a very successful investment in commercial HVAC, TriplePoint MEP, we quickly recognized the value of Valley’s business model and its customer-centric approach to more complex opportunities. We’re excited to help the Company expand its geographic footprint and build on its legacy as a best-in-class lighting and shading partner.”

The investment in Valley on May 1, 2025, marks Caymus Equity’s sixteenth platform investment and the fourth investment out of Caymus Equity Partners Fund II, L.P. To support the acquisition of Valley, Caymus Equity partnered with SI Private Capital, LongWater Capital Solutions, Midwest Mezzanine Funds, and Enterprise Bank.

About Valley Lighting

Valley Lighting is a commercial lighting and shading solutions provider serving general contractors, electrical contractors, and building owners across the Mid-Atlantic. The Company’s turnkey service model includes consultation, procurement, project management, and lighting controls integration for complex construction and renovation projects across the healthcare, education, data center, and government sectors.

To learn more, visit www.valleylighting.com

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