Overview
Chicago Capital Partners is a private equity firm which primarily makes control investments in lower middle-market companies with $2-10 million of EBITDA in the following industries: business services, consumer products, distribution, food and beverage, and niche manufacturing. Our fund structure and investment mindset promote building business partnerships and creating value over the long-term.
We value the relationships and trust formed with the leaders of the businesses in which we invest, are comfortable with a longer hold period, and collaboratively make decisions for the long-term success of each business.
Why Partner with CCP
Operational Perspective
Managed by founders and operators, our team understands small and family business dynamics
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Decades of private equity, operational, and family business experience
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Helped businesses through phases of growth and ownership transition
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Understand the nuances and dynamics inherent in smaller and family-run businesses
Partnership Focused
We partner with strong management teams, provide advisory support, and problem-solve collaboratively
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We value relationships
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We want management teams to continue running the day-to-day operations of their business
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Alignment of interests
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Collaborative decision-making
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Preserve company's culture
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Open and transparent communication
Long-Term View
Our investors include entrepreneurs and small business owners who understand the long-term approach to creating value
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Investor base allows for patient capital
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Operators' perspective enables us to focus on what's best for the business
Investment criteria
Our investment criteria are built around our team’s broad experiences and expertise and reflect our values and approach to investing.
Business Basics
Attractive Business Fundamentals
Transaction Attributes
Industry Focus
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$2-10 million of EBITDA
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Understandable business with a reason to be
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U.S. -based
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Seller seeking partner for growth
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Strong margins and sustainable growth
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Stable, sustainable cash flow
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Business resiliency
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Credible value creation avenues
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Typically, majority investments
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Modest leverage
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Post-closing seller/management ownership stake preferred
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Business Services
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Consumer Products
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Distribution
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Food and Beverage
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Niche Manufacturing
OUR TEAM
Unlike traditional Private Equity firms, our team is composed of founders, former entrepreneurs, operators, and family business owners, who know building a great business takes resilience and time.
Chicago Capital Partners was established by, and later spun out of, Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC, a registered investment adviser managing over $6 billion in assets for high net worth individual and institutional investors.
