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Chicago Capital Partners
Highland Park, Illinois firm making control investments in lower-middle-market business services and food companies.
Key facts
- Website
- chicagocapitalpartners.com
- Founded
- 2011
- Pricing
- Control investments in $2-10M EBITDA business services and food companies
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Chicago Capital Partners
Chicago Capital Partners targets lower middle-market businesses with $2-10 million EBITDA in sectors like business services, consumer products, distribution, food and beverage. The firm emphasizes operational expertise and patient capital.
Key features
- $2-10M EBITDA control investments
- Business services and food/beverage focus
- Notable investments: ABC Stone, Moonstruck Chocolate
- Ranked top 20 independent sponsor on Axial
Pros & cons
Pros
- Over a decade of investing history
- Diversified sector investment record
Cons
- Must raise capital per deal for larger transactions
- Some listings categorize it as a traditional PE fund
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The firm primarily makes control investments in lower middle-market companies with $2-10 million of EBITDA.
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