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.
Build for the long run.
A small set of commitments shape every conversation we have and every business we work with.
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Partnership first
We work with owners and operators as true partners. Trust and alignment come before anything else.
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Permanent capital
Fully committed, evergreen capital. We have no fund timeline and no obligation to sell.
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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.
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All in
We roll up our sleeves alongside your team. Finance, payroll, hiring, sales, M&A – whatever it takes.
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Growth mindset
Every business we partner with has room to grow. We bring the capital and expertise to get there.
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Enduring value
We invest in the systems, people, and standards that let a business outlast any one leader, era, or cycle.
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
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.
Humility
Operators know more than we do. Our job is to listen, learn quickly, and help.
Stewardship
A business is a legacy held in trust for the people who built it.
Patience
Great businesses take time to build. We will be here every step of the way.
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.
Three steps. No surprises.
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Intro call
A 30-minute conversation to learn about your business, your story, and how we may be able to help.
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Info share & offer
A short list of materials to review, including basic financials. We move quickly and present a clear offer.
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Close & build together
A straightforward path to closing on a timeline that works for you.
Led by an experienced group of operators and investors.
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→