Built on Process, Guided by Integrity.
Methodica Capital is an independent sponsor (a deal by deal private equity firm) led by Trevor Harnett and based in northeast Ohio. Methodica is focused on acquiring and growing lower middle market businesses based in Warren, OH., Mahoning & Shenango Valley, & western PA.
How We Are Different
We are focused on companies in our backyard. The Valley has been overlooked for a long time, but that is changing. We want to be trusted partner to local companies and help them achieve their “what’s next”.
Core Values
Integrity
We do what’s right — even when no one’s watching. Trust is earned through honesty and follow-through.
Respect for Legacy
We honor what’s been built. Every business we invest in carries the story, values, and hard work of its founder — and we’re committed to carrying that forward.=
Solution Oriented
It’s not hard to find problems with something or someone. It’s much harder to see solutions. We believe in being part of the solution.
Partnership
We believe great outcomes come from working together. We listen first, collaborate openly, and treat every relationship as the golden rule says: Do unto others as you would have them do to you. Matthew 7:12
Work Hard
We were raised on the idea that effort matters. We roll up our sleeves, stay humble, and keep our promises.
Humility
An important lesson I learned growing up that has served me well: Seek to understand before being understood.
Patience
Good things take time. Our capital — and our approach — are built for the long haul, not quick wins.
Local Focus
We invest where we live. We want to see Warren, Mahoning & Shenango Valley, and Western PA thrive and not be broken apart by outside investors.
OUR FOUNDER
Trevor collaborates closely with a diverse group of highly skilled and talented professionals, all dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for everyone involved.
Trevor Harnett
Founder & Managing Partner
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Trevor Harnett’s Bio
Trevor Harnett grew up on a grain farm in a small Midwestern town in Ohio, where he developed a deep respect for hard work, community, and family business ownership. He earned a degree in Agricultural Economics from The Ohio State University, completed an M.S. in Financial Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Trevor began his career trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and later founded MarketDelta, a SaaS trading technology company that pioneered the Footprint® chart, and built a track record as an entrepreneur and investor. He later returned to his roots in Ohio to lead Harnett Investments, a single family office, and founded Methodica Capital to help business owners navigate growth, succession, and transition.
Through Methodica Capital Trevor provides patient, long-term capital and succession solutions for local businesses. Having lived both the entrepreneurial journey and the realities of family-owned business life, he understands the pride, responsibility, and emotions that come with the decision to sell or transition. Owners appreciate knowing who they are selling to and having confidence their company will continue to be owned by local people. Trevor’s goal is always to connect the dots and create win-win outcomes for all parties.
Trevor brings more than 20 years of experience in investing, entrepreneurship, and business ownership to every partnership. His mission is simple: to help business owners unlock value, protect their legacy, and set the stage for the next chapter of their company’s success.
Outside of work, Trevor is a husband, father of four wonderful children, four-time Ironman triathlete, local church volunteer, and proud dog dad to two doodles.
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