When it’s time to choose a partner, the next decade (and the one after that) should matter more than the next quarter. Catenary Capital backs essential, service-driven companies with patient capital, pragmatic help, and a deep respect for what already works.
Service-oriented businesses serving local or regional markets with great people and happy customers.
If what happens next matters to you—for your people, customers, and community—let’s talk.
Service businesses with durable demand and strong customer retention where we can be a long‑term, hands‑on owner‑operator. Typical areas include electrical & life‑safety, water quality, environmental services, generator install & maintenance, and other technical services.
It takes a lot of work to build an enduring business. When it comes time to sell, we can structure a transaction to meet your goals and ensure the company's long-term success.
Inspections, monitoring, service & retrofit for fire alarms, sprinklers, and suppression
Residential/light‑commercial standby power with service contracts and PM schedules
POE/POU filtration & softeners; recurring filter changes and service routes
Industrial hygiene, waste handling, remediation, compliance testing
Mission‑critical service, controls, security, access, structured cabling
Businesses with licensing, proximity moats, and sticky, repeat demand
$1–10M EBITDA (we can be flexible)
Recurring or re‑occurring services, low cyclicality, high customer retention. Happy customers and a great reputation
Southern and Midwestern US
Founder transitions, retirements, or carve‑outs; flexible structures
Teams who value safety, craftsmanship, and long‑term relationships
We will steward your legacy, take care of your people, and invest for the long term