CEAR Accelerates Growth and Innovation with Ancor Investment
MATHER, California – April 2nd, 2025
CEAR, LLC, a leading provider of secure IT asset disposition and electronics recycling solutions, today announced an investment from Ancor Capital Partners, an operations-focused private investment firm based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Ancor has developed partnerships and expanded investments in environmental services and sustainability-focused sectors, building upon its strategy to work with mission-driven businesses at key inflection points of growth.
“The opportunity to partner with Paul and his team is exciting,” said Timothy J. McKibben, Co-Founder of Ancor Capital. “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.”
CEAR’s position in the industry and cultivation of ethical, circular, and cutting-edge solutions aligned with Ancor’s goals and provided confidence that scaling both the reach and impact of CEAR’s operations will lead to success. Investment from Ancor will accelerate CEAR’s ongoing innovation, service expansion, and unique solutions in the circular supply chain.
Paul Gao, CEO of CEAR, said “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.”
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
About CEAR, LLC
CEAR is a certified electronics recycler and IT asset disposition provider based in Sacramento. The company offers full-service, secure, and sustainable electronics and equipment recycling solutions to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and institutions. CEAR’s operations are R2V3 certified for recycling and NAID AAA certified for data destruction. www.cearinc.com
About Ancor Capital Partners
Ancor Capital Partners, founded in 1994, is a Dallas-based private investment firm that invests in lower-middle-market companies. Ancor is focused on helping companies reach their next level of growth. With a proven track record of 60+ successful acquisitions, Ancor brings deep operational and industry expertise across healthcare, industrials, consumer staples, and sustainability-driven businesses. www.ancorcapital.com
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