Partnerships
built to last.

We invest capital and partner with business owners to build exceptional companies over a perpetual time horizon.

Who we are

Duration Group is a next-generation holding company built in collaboration with some of the world's leading entrepreneurs, operators, and investors. We buy and build businesses in essential services industries and operate them for the long term.

Our approach

Build for the long run.

A small set of commitments shape every conversation we have and every business we work with.

  • 01

    Partnership first

    We work with owners and operators as true partners. Trust and alignment come before anything else.

  • 02

    Permanent capital

    Fully committed, evergreen capital. We have no fund timeline and no obligation to sell.

  • 03

    Local roots

    The best businesses are rooted in their communities. We keep your team, your name, and the things that make your business worth running.

  • 04

    All in

    We roll up our sleeves alongside your team. Finance, payroll, hiring, sales, M&A – whatever it takes.

  • 05

    Growth mindset

    Every business we partner with has room to grow. We bring the capital and expertise to get there.

  • 06

    Enduring value

    We invest in the systems, people, and standards that let a business outlast any one leader, era, or cycle.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Essential businesses led by quality people.

We are thematic investors focused on companies providing mission-critical services into facility and infrastructure end markets.

  • Consistent revenue growth

  • Stable profitability

  • Engaged team with high integrity

  • Durable market position

OUR FOCUS AREAS
Building & Facilities

Building & Facilities

Mechanical, automation, and other facility services for commercial and institutional buildings.

Power & Utilities

Power & Utilities

Electrical infrastructure, grid services, and the specialty trades that communities depend on.

Environmental Infrastructure

Environmental Infrastructure

Water, waste, and remediation services that protect communities and meet rising standards.

Commercial Services

Commercial Services

Recurring-revenue and repeat services that keep business operations running.

Consumer Services

Consumer Services

Route-based and multi-site consumer services with strong local brands.

Industrial & Manufacturing

Industrial & Manufacturing

Precision manufacturers and industrial suppliers serving durable end markets.

Our values
01

Integrity

We do what we say we’ll do. We won’t always get it perfect, but we’ll own it when we fall short.

02

Humility

Operators know more than we do. Our job is to listen, learn quickly, and help.

03

Stewardship

A business is a legacy held in trust for the people who built it.

04

Patience

Great businesses take time to build. We will be here every step of the way.

How we partner

Designed around the owner.

Your team stays in place

 We add capacity where it helps and stay out of the way where it doesn't.

Owners take chips off the table

Meaningful liquidity for the work you've already done without giving up everything you've built.

Retain equity upside

Roll a portion of your equity alongside us and continue to share in the long-term value we create together.

Flexible next stage

Stay on to lead your business through this next phase, transition gradually, or hand the reins to us and your team. We design each partnership around what you want next.

Our process

Three steps. No surprises.

  1. 01

    Intro call

    A 30-minute conversation to learn about your business, your story, and how we may be able to help. 

  2. 02

    Info share & offer

    A short list of materials to review, including basic financials. We move quickly and present a clear offer.

  3. 03

    Close & build together

    A straightforward path to closing on a timeline that works for you.

Our team

Led by an experienced group of operators and investors.

Get in touch

Let's go further.
Together.

If you're an owner thinking about what's next, we'd love to hear from you.

info@durationgroup.com