AboutClelia Capital is a thesis-driven search fund focused on acquiring a profitable service-based business with $1M to $20M in EBITDA. We seek opportunities in fragmented industries with succession-driven sellers, strong local brands, and a long-term presence in the market.Our goal is to scale a do…
About
Clelia Capital is a thesis-driven search fund focused on acquiring a profitable service-based business with $1M to $20M in EBITDA. We seek opportunities in fragmented industries with succession-driven sellers, strong local brands, and a long-term presence in the market.
Our goal is to scale a dominant multi-city platform via a buy-and-build strategy by rolling up peer operators, bolting on complementary service lines, and driving operational excellence to create significant value.
We are actively focused on industries where operational leverage and consolidation strategies can drive outsized returns, including:
Business Services, Manufacturing, Materials, Oil & Gas, Software, Technology, Transportation, Supply Chain and Distribution, and Utilities.
Investment Criteria
$500K or more in EBITDA and $2M or more in revenue
At least 10 years of operating history
Fragmented market dynamics with favorable trends
Strong teams and founder alignment on values
Industry focus aligned
Our Edge
Christian Ibarra leads Clelia Capital, combining private equity experience from Black Lake Capital and SRC with operational leadership at UPS, where he managed hundreds of team members across multiple logistics operations, generating over $40M in revenue and delivering over $72M in annual cost savings.
Our approach is strategic and execution driven, supported by a growing base of advisors with experience at firms including Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Citi, HIG Capital, AEA Investors, McKinsey, and Booz Allen Hamilton.
We are built to move quickly, operate with integrity, and unlock long-term value for founders and investors.
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Sectors Clelia Capital serves:
Manufacturing
Industrials
Materials
Technology
Energy & Utilities
Business Services
Consumer Goods
Distribution
Retail
Consumer Services
Financial Services
Media
Real Estate
Health Care
Life Sciences
Telecommunications
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