SER Bolsters E-Waste Efforts with Strategic Acquisitions
Deal News | Jul 28, 2025 | SER Capital Partners LLC
SER Capital Partners has announced its strategic expansion into the electronic waste recycling and IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) market through the creation of Paladin EnviroTech. This move is part of SER's commitment to sustainability and the circular economy. Led by newly appointed CEO Brian Diesselhorst, Paladin has already acquired two regional e-waste recycling businesses: TechSmart International in Florida and Integrated Recycling Technologies in Minnesota. These acquisitions provide Paladin with a robust operational base, enabling broader reach and impact. In addition to these acquisitions, SER has formed a partnership with Daeheung M&T of South Korea, a prominent middle-market e-waste recycler, which will supply technical expertise and global connections, strengthening Paladin's global footprint. This initiative by SER aims to tackle the growing e-waste problem while delivering financial returns.
Sectors
- Waste Management and Recycling
- Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD)
- Private Equity
Geography
- United States – SER Capital Partners and Paladin EnviroTech's operations, including acquisitions, are primarily focused in the U.S.
- South Korea – Daeheung M&T is based in South Korea and is collaborating with Paladin EnviroTech, providing technical expertise and industry insights.
Industry
- Waste Management and Recycling – The industry focuses on collecting, processing, and disposing of waste, especially electronic waste, in an environmentally responsible manner.
- Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD) – The industry involves safe and secure disposal and management of IT assets, ensuring data security and recovery of valuable materials.
- Private Equity – The industry involves investment through capital infusion to drive growth in specific sectors, like e-waste recycling in this article.
Financials
- – No specific financial terms of the acquisitions and investments were disclosed in the article.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SER Capital Partners LLC | Private Equity Firm | Company | A private investment firm focused on sustainability, leading the expansion into the e-waste recycling market. |
| Paladin EnviroTech | Target and Bidding Company | Company | A newly created company by SER Capital Partners to enter and expand into the e-waste recycling and ITAD market. |
| Brian Diesselhorst | CEO | Person | Appointed CEO of Paladin EnviroTech, with extensive experience in e-waste recycling. |
| TechSmart International | Target Company | Company | An e-waste recycling business in Florida, recently acquired by Paladin EnviroTech. |
| Integrated Recycling Technologies | Target Company | Company | A leading e-waste recycling company in the Midwest, Minnesota, now part of Paladin's operations. |
| Daeheung M&T | Partner and Investor | Company | South Korea’s middle-market e-waste recycler partnering with and investing in Paladin EnviroTech. |