Our Philosophy
CatenaLink Partners was founded with a simple purpose. To continue and grow the success of a great small business while honoring the people and values that made it strong.
I focus on acquiring and operating one business where I can contribute meaningfully as a hands-on owner. I value continuity, integrity, and steady growth over quick exits or financial engineering.
My approach emphasizes long-term thinking, operational excellence, and reinvestment in people and processes that sustain success.
Our Guiding Principles
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Respect the legacy, culture, and reputation built by prior ownership
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Empower and retain employees through thoughtful leadership
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Operate with transparency, humility, and accountability
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Prioritize growth through reinvestment and operational improvements
Great businesses are built over decades,
and deserve owners who think the same way.
Target Profile
I seek a single business with the following characteristics:
Revenue: $5 million to $25 million annually
EBITDA: $1 million to $5 million
Location: United States (East Coast preferred, but flexible nationwide)
Ownership: Founder or family-owned businesses with strong reputations and stable operations
Industry Preferences
We avoid high-cyclicality industries, heavy asset turnover, or businesses dependent on single customers.
Manufacturing
Specialty Distribution
Niche Industrial / Technical Services
Specialty Contracting
Business Services
About Me
Lubbi Ernjakovic is an experienced operator and entrepreneur who has led teams across manufacturing, operations, and technology sectors.
He founded Catenalink Partners to acquire and lead one enduring business — preserving the culture, people, and purpose that make it great, while building a bridge to its next chapter of growth and creating a lasting legacy of his own through thoughtful ownership and stewardship.
Contact Us
If you are a business owner considering succession, or an advisor working with one, I would love to connect and learn more.
I welcome confidential conversations and introductions.