Ancor Capital Partners – an operations-focused private investment firm based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area – announced an investment in CEAR, a leading electronics recycling and IT asset disposition (ITAD) service based in Mather, California.
Launched in 2000, CEAR is an industry pioneer in sustainable electronics recycling. It offers secure, end-to-end services for asset recovery, data destruction, and certified e-waste recycling. The company serves a broad base of commercial, government, and institutional clients across the western U.S., helping them meet regulatory and ESG compliance goals.
This acquisition marks Ancor’s continued expansion into environmental services and sustainability-focused sectors. It builds on its strategy of partnering with mission-driven businesses at critical growth points.
Ancor was drawn to CEAR’s people-driven culture and unwavering commitment to ethical, transparent operations. And the organizations share a commitment to maintaining CEAR’s positive culture and trusted reputation while scaling CEAR’s reach and impact. The investment from Ancor will accelerate CEAR’s ongoing innovation, service expansion, and unique solutions in the circular supply chain.
The terms of the deal were undisclosed.
KEY QUOTES:
“We are excited about this opportunity to continue innovating and growing as we turn the page and enter the next chapter in our sustainable business journey.”
– Paul Gao, CEO of CEAR
“The opportunity to partner with Paul and his team is exciting. We know that our shared values and commitment to building a strong culture will help position CEAR as the country’s leading provider of ITAD services.”
– Timothy J. McKibben, Co-Founder of Ancor Capital
