Coalesce Capital Backs Pest Control Firm ClearDefense in Growth Deal
Private equity firm Coalesce Capital has made a growth investment in ClearDefense Pest Control, a full-service pest management platform based in Raleigh, N.C.
Coalesce Capital, a New York-based private equity firm specializing in technology-enabled services businesses, announced a growth investment in ClearDefense Pest Control on Sept. 28, 2026. The Raleigh, North Carolina-based company operates as a full-service pest control platform, positioning itself among the emerging class of operationally sophisticated, tech-integrated players in the home services sector.
Coalesce Capital has built its investment thesis around next-generation services companies that leverage technology to scale operations and improve customer outcomes. The ClearDefense deal aligns with that strategy, targeting a fragmented pest control industry where operators with strong infrastructure and digital capabilities are increasingly well-positioned to consolidate market share.
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The pest control industry has drawn sustained private equity interest in recent years, as recurring-revenue service models and steady consumer demand make the sector attractive for growth-oriented investors. Platform companies like ClearDefense, which combine operational breadth with service consistency, have become frequent targets for institutional capital seeking durable cash-flow businesses.
Terms of the investment were not disclosed. The transaction reflects a broader trend of private equity firms moving into regional and national home services businesses, using growth capital to accelerate expansion, build out technology infrastructure, and pursue add-on acquisitions in fragmented local markets.
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