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Little River Partners
Chicago-based independent sponsor acquiring founder or family-owned businesses in the eastern United States.
Key facts
- Website
- littleriverpartners.com
- Pricing
- Targets $5-50M revenue founder/family-owned businesses in eastern U.S.
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Little River Partners
Little River Partners is a Chicago-based family office and independent sponsor, founded in 2024, that acquires founder- and family-owned businesses, including franchises, with enterprise values between $5 million and $50 million. The firm targets companies in the eastern United States across home services, business services, manufacturing, industrial services, consumer products, and niche software, and is backed by family offices, high-net-worth individuals, operators, and institutional investors.
Key features
- Founder and family-owned business focus
- Eastern U.S. geographic concentration
- $5-50M revenue target range
- Ranked top 20 independent sponsor on Axial
Pros & cons
Pros
- Clear regional and revenue-band focus
- Disciplined acquisition-to-exit process
Cons
- Must raise capital per deal, no committed fund
- Limited public detail on founding year and team
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little River Partners
What size deals does Little River Partners target?
Little River Partners targets founder- and family-owned businesses, including franchises, with enterprise values between $5 million and $50 million, focused on the eastern half of the United States.
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