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Private equityBoston · Growth · 37 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Calera Capital pursues transformative growth through partnership, typically investing alongside entrepreneurs or management teams who wish to retain a significant ownership stake. The firm emphasizes shared vision and aligned incentives, noting that for every $2 it invests, portfolio company shareholders invest $1. Calera concentrates on three sectors where it has deep expertise: business services (critical function outsourcing), logistics (freight, transportation management, brokerage), and specialty industrials (differentiated products and services with strong customer loyalty). After acquiring stakes, it works with partners to develop and execute long-range strategic plans supported by strong governance, team building, M&A, and operational discipline.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 37 people
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through Calera Capital went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 4 of 15 portfolio companiesLogistics & Supply Chain ×3Construction Tech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Enterprise Software ×1Healthtech ×1New Materials ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 15 tracked
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ImageFIRST is a healthcare-focused laundry provider offering customized linen, apparel, and facility cleaning programs for hospitals, outpatient centers, and hospitality venues.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainKing of Prussia, US
Edward H. Orzettiin
Carnegie designs and manufactures PVC-free interior materials, including wallcoverings, high-performance upholstery textiles, and acoustic solutions for commercial spaces.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechNew Materials
FitzMark is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider that arranges freight transportation across all modes for shippers and carriers, using its proprietary technology platform to manage logistics operations.
Logistics & Supply Chain
United Site Services provides on-site equipment rentals and services including portable restrooms, fencing, hand hygiene stations, dumpsters, trailers, holding tanks, sanitation systems, and temporary power for construction projects, events, and festivals.
Construction TechLogistics & Supply Chain
Brandt McKee(Chief Executive Officer)inMatthew Yu(Chief Financial Officer)Marek Crabbs(Executive Vice President, Revenue)in
Co-investorsOdyssey Investment PartnersUlysses ManagementACE & CompanyPlatinum
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Atrium Home ServicesC-4 AnalyticsCMC-ITI-CCSCypress Health PartnersF&I SentinelNocturne Luxury VillasRock-It CargoThayer Infrastructure ServicesThe Evans Network of CompaniesTransaction Services GroupUnited Dental Partners
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesUnited Site Services · elevenflo.com · Mar 9, 2026
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 2
as of Jun 2020| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calera Capital Partners IIILPs: The Regents of the University of California | 2003 | — | -1.2% | 0.95x | 0.95x |
| Calera CapitalLPs: The Regents of the University of California | 2000 | — | -1.3% | 0.95x | 0.33x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Calera Capital made?
- Calera Capital has 15 tracked investments.
- What stage does Calera Capital invest at?
- Calera Capital invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Calera Capital's typical check size?
- Calera Capital typically writes checks of $50M – $250M.
- What sectors does Calera Capital focus on?
- Calera Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Calera Capital located?
- Calera Capital is headquartered in Boston, US.
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