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Tenex Capital Management

Tenex Capital Management is a private equity firm based in New York, specializing in operational change to enhance portfolio company performance. They invest in middle-market companies across various sectors.

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Overview

What Tenex Capital Management does

What Tenex Capital Management is

Tenex Capital Management is a private equity firm based in New York, specializing in operational change to enhance portfolio company performance. They invest in middle-market companies across various sectors.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Private Equity
Founded
Founded in 2011
Approximate age
About 15 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
March 5, 2026

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Capability profile

Tenex Capital Management as a funder

Investment thesis

Tenex Capital Management invests in companies across various sectors, targeting those with EBITDA between $3 million and $40 million. The firm aims to create value through operational improvements and strategic investments.

Focus narrative

Tenex Capital Management invests in a variety of sectors, including diversified industrials, auto aftermarket, building products, equipment rental, food packaging, solar, specialty distribution, tooling services, B2B services, residential services, managed service providers, outsourced HR/Admin, promotional products, staffing, tech-enabled services, healthcare, behavioral health, outsourced services, physician practice management, and post-acute staffing. The firm targets portfolio companies with EBITDA between $3 million and $40 million and typically makes equity investments ranging from $25 million to $125 million.

Terms and economics

Typical check
$25,000,000–$125,000,000

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-IPO · Ipo · Growth Equity

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Portfolio context

Notable portfolio companies include: United Aqua Group (UAG): A pool equipment buying group with over 325 members, based in Las Vegas, NV. U.S. Plumbing, Heating & Bath (USPHB): A distributor of HVAC and plumbing products across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. Landmark Foundation Group: Provides residential foundation services and products across multiple states. Columbia Home Services (CHS): A platform focused on acquiring residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services companies. Minuteman Security & Life Safety: Offers enterprise security and life safety technology solutions. Gold Medal Pools: A residential pool builder in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Rose Paving: Provides parking lot maintenance and repair services across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Network Coverage: A cloud-first managed service provider. Perennial Services Group: A super-regional provider of high-end residential home services. Oliver Inc.: Specializes in customized, quick-turnaround specialty paper-based packaging solutions. JTM Foods: Manufacturer of snack pies and sweet treats.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

March 5, 2026

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