C

CoolSys

Refrigeration and HVAC design, installation, maintenance

Overview

CoolSys provides refrigeration and HVAC services to retail, commercial, and industrial clients. It designs, installs, and remodels systems, converts refrigerants, performs preventative maintenance, repairs, and optimizes energy use and overall system performance. Their products are not a physical device but a service offering: engineers create system designs, technicians install and service equipment, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance help keep temperatures stable and energy use efficient. What sets CoolSys apart is its broad, industry-focused experience across grocery, food service, telecommunication, manufacturing, education, entertainment, and pharma sectors, plus a persistent emphasis on reliability, integrity, and meeting client commitments while addressing environmental sustainability. The company aims to improve clients’ operations, experiences, and work environments through high-quality, dependable service and energy-efficient, properly maintained systems.

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About CoolSys

Simplify's Rating
Why CoolSys is rated
C
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & ManufacturingEnergy

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$150M

Headquarters

Brea, CA

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • April 2026 debt amendment pushed maturities to 2029-2030 and saved roughly $25 million.
  • 2026 CO2 case studies show six-site rollouts, 11 contracted 2025 projects, eight more scheduled.
  • CoolSys won data center and food-distribution work using energy-resilience and compliance mandates.

What critics are saying

  • S&P rated CoolSys CCC+ on April 10, 2026, calling leverage unsustainable.
  • Randolph v. CoolSys and Wyatt v. Coolsys expose wage, arbitration, and injury-liability risk.
  • PIK debt and $808 million adjusted debt leave liquidity exposed if 2026 EBITDA misses.

What makes CoolSys unique

  • CoolSys runs 110+ branches, 2,200 technicians, and nationwide 24/7 service coverage.
  • CoolSys specializes in CO2 refrigeration, with 250+ installed systems and 1,000+ maintained.
  • CoolSys combines refrigeration, HVAC, engineering, controls, and asset recovery under one platform.

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Funding

Total Funding

$150M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Training Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

26%
FreightWaves
Sep 4th, 2025
CoolSys secures $39.5M: A game-changer for cooling industry

CoolSys secures $39.5M: A game-changer for cooling industry.

Abl Advisor
Sep 3rd, 2025
Wingspire Capital Provides $39.5MM Senior Credit Facility to CoolSys - News | ABL Advisor

Wingspire Capital has provided a $39.5 million senior secured credit commitment to CoolSys, a leader in mission-critical HVAC, refrigeration, and energy and carbon reduction solutions for thousands of businesses across the United States.The commitment is part of a broader $150 million credit facility for CoolSys with a syndicate led by Mizuho  that...

Business Wire
Oct 1st, 2024
CoolSys Acquires Mechanical Engineering & Construction Corporation

CoolSys™, the market-leading provider of sustainable refrigeration, HVAC, energy and engineering solutions, has acquired Mechanical Engineering &

The Daily Record
Sep 30th, 2024
CoolSys acquires Catonsville mechanical engineering firm

In acquiring MEC2, CoolSys will strengthen its commercial and industrial capabilities while deepening its market presence in the mid-Atlantic region.

Business Wire
Jun 18th, 2024
CoolSys Acquires Universal Refrigeration

CoolSys acquires Universal Refrigeration.

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