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Prospect Partners
Chicago firm targeting pre-middle-market companies with $3M-$10M of EBITDA.
Key facts
- Website
- prospect-partners.com
- Founded
- 1998
- Pricing
- Targets companies with $3M-$10M EBITDA and $15M-$100M revenue
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Prospect Partners
Chicago pre-middle-market firm targeting companies with $3M-$10M EBITDA through 'Entrepreneurial IQ' approach emphasizing hands-on partnership and roll-up-your-sleeves involvement. Completed 175+ investments in pre-middle market across diverse industries since 1998.
Key features
- Explicit $3M-$10M EBITDA target range
- Manufacturing, distribution, food/consumer focus
- Entrepreneurial IQ hands-on philosophy
- 25+ years of operating history
- Named recent deals: Waste Harmonics, Bland Landscaping
Pros & cons
Pros
- Clearly published EBITDA range fits very small sellers
- Long, focused history in pre-middle market
- Hands-on, founder-oriented approach
Cons
- Fund size and typical check size not disclosed
- Small deal focus may mean limited follow-on capital
- Geographic/sector concentration in Midwest industries
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prospect Partners
What market size does Prospect target?
Prospect focuses on pre-middle market companies with EBITDA between $3-$10 million, typically with revenues of $15-$100 million.
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