A partner for companies that build, maintain, and supply the places we live and work

Who we are

We show up with expertise, relationships, and a genuine respect for what you've built.

From our home in Austin, we advise owners of businesses that build, maintain, and supply the places where people live and work — helping them navigate the most important financial decisions of their lifetime.

We work with owners who care deeply about their legacy, their people, and the future of what they've built. Whether you are looking to sell, raise capital, bring on a partner, restructure, or simply start planning for what comes next, we provide honest guidance and trusted relationships to help you move forward with confidence.

A trusted advisor for your company's next chapter

Our approach

Whatever you're considering — a sale, a recap, a capital raise, or just starting to think about the future — we tailor our advice to your goals, not a one-size-fits-all playbook.

Straightforward Advice

We tell you what we actually think — whether a transaction makes sense, what it might look like, and what to watch out for. We'll give you our honest take, even if that means telling you to wait.

Full-Service Support

From the first conversation through the finish line, we're with you at every step — running the process, managing the details, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Respect for What You've Built

We understand that a transaction isn't just a financial event. It affects your people, your customers, and your legacy. We take that seriously.

Deep Sector Focus

We know your industry and we've built the relationships to match — buyers, lenders, and advisors who are already active in your space and can help you get to the right outcome.

What we do

We advise owners through the transactions and decisions that define your company's future.

M&A Advisory

Whether you're ready to sell or looking to grow through acquisition, we manage the full process — from positioning and marketing to negotiation and close — so you can stay focused on running your business.

Capital Raising

We help owners access the right capital at the right time, whether that means growth equity, debt financing, or a combination of both.

Recapitalizations

We help owners take chips off the table, restructure their balance sheet, or bring in a capital partner — without necessarily giving up control of the business they've spent years building.

Management Buyouts

We advise owners and management teams working together on a transition — helping structure a deal that works for everyone and gets the right people in the right seats going forward.

Shareholder Buyouts

Whether it's a partner looking to retire, a family member stepping back, or something more complicated, we help shareholders navigate the process and get to a clean, fair outcome.

ESOP Advisory

We guide owners through the employee stock ownership plan process — from evaluating whether an ESOP makes sense, to structuring the transaction and working through closing.

Who we work with

Our focus is on the companies that build, supply, and maintain the world around us.

Building Products & Construction Materials

Manufacturers and distributors of the products and materials that keep projects moving — from aggregates and ready-mix to roofing, insulation, lumber, doors, and mechanical supplies.

Contractors & Construction Services

Contractors, builders, and construction services companies across commercial, industrial, and specialty trades.

Facility, Environmental & Property Management

Businesses that maintain, manage, and improve the built environment after construction — including facility management, environmental services, property management, and specialty maintenance.

Infrastructure & Industrial Services

Companies supporting critical infrastructure, utilities, and industrial operations — including power, gas, water, manufacturing, communications, and related inspection and integrity services.

A trusted advisor for your company's next chapter

Frequently asked questions

Some of the questions we hear most often from owners thinking about their next step.

Do I need to be ready to transact to talk with you?

Not at all. Some of our most valuable conversations happen well before a deal is on the table. If you're starting to think about the future — even loosely — we're happy to talk through what your options might look like.

Will anyone find out we're having this conversation?

Confidentiality is something we take seriously from the very first call — whether you're exploring a sale, a capital raise, or any other type of transaction. We're happy to sign an NDA before any detailed discussions begin, and we manage every process with discretion so that your employees, customers, and competitors only find out when you're ready for them to.

What happens to me, my employees, and my customers after a transaction?

It starts with who you partner with — and helping you get that right is a big part of what we do. We take the time to understand what matters most to you: your role going forward, your employees, your customers, the culture you've built. Then we make sure those priorities shape the process — from who we approach to how we structure the deal.

What will the process actually look like?

We'll walk you through it in detail before you commit to anything. Generally, it involves getting to know your business, helping you think through your goals, and then designing an approach that's tailored to your specific situation.

Let's talk

We're always happy to talk — no pressure, and always fully confidential.

You don't need to have it all figured out. Maybe you're planning an exit. Maybe you're thinking about raising capital or bringing on a partner. Or maybe you just want a second opinion from someone who's seen a lot of these situations before.

Whatever the case, we'll listen, ask a few thoughtful questions, and give you our honest take.

Drop us a note at hello@cedarelmcapital.com or give us a call at (512) 200‑2645. We'd love to learn more about what you've built.