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 st…
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.
Operational Perspective: Managed by founders and operators, our team understands small and family business dynamics;
Partnership Focused: We partner with strong management teams, provide advisory support, and problem-solve collaboratively;
Long-Term View: Our investors include entrepreneurs and small business owners who understand the long-term approach to creating value.
Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Lumber and Other Construction Materials Distributors (Wholesalers)
acquired
Confidential Company
April 2025
Chicago Capital Partners
Administration of Education Programs, Child Day Care Services, Civic and Social Organizations, Educational Services, Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
acquired
Nickerson
February 2022
Chicago Capital Partners
Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Distributors (Wholesalers), Food Manufacturing, Grocery and Related Product Distributors (Wholesalers), Tobacco and Tobacco Product Distributors (Wholesalers)
acquired
Chocolate Works
June 2021
Chicago Capital Partners
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Other Support Services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Special Food Services, Warehousing
acquired
Home Sweet Home
December 2020
Chicago Capital Partners
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation, Deep Sea Freight Transportation, Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Freight railways, line-haul, Freight railways, short-line or beltline, Government Facilities Services, Inland Water Freight Transportation, Natural Gas Distribution, Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction, Pipeline Transportation, Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations, Tanker trucking (e.g., chemical, juice, milk, petroleum), local, Tanker trucking (e.g., chemical, juice, milk, petroleum), long-distance, Waste Managem
acquired
PLCS
January 2017
Chicago Capital Partners
Building Finishing Contractors, Cruise lines (i.e., deep sea passenger transportation to and from domestic ports, including Puerto Rico), Death Care Services, Deep Sea Passenger Transportation, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, House demolishing, Interior Design Services, Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services, Legal Services, Personal and Laundry Services, Residential cleaning services, Residential Property Managers, Rooming and Boarding Houses, Security Systems Services, Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services, Traveler Accommodation
acquired
Interline
November 2016
Chicago Capital Partners
Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Distributors (Wholesalers), Grocery and Related Product Distributors (Wholesalers), Tobacco and Tobacco Product Distributors (Wholesalers)
acquired
CBC Specialty Beverage - Nevada
December 2015
Chicago Capital Partners
Broadcasting (except Internet), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
acquired
Fletcher
September 2014
Chicago Capital Partners
Activities Related to Real Estate
invested in
Park 88
December 2011
Chicago Capital Partners
Hospitals, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers, Nursing and Residential Care Facilities, Veterinary Services
invested in
Spex
December 2011
Chicago Capital Partners
Book Stores and News Dealers, General Merchandise Stores, Health and Personal Care Stores, Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores, Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores, Miscellaneous Store Retailers, Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores, Other Direct Selling Establishments, Software and Online Services, Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores
acquired
RAM Racing
December 2011
Chicago Capital Partners
Book Stores and News Dealers, General Merchandise Stores, Health and Personal Care Stores, Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores, Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores, Miscellaneous Store Retailers, Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores, Other Direct Selling Establishments, Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores
invested in
The Optical Foundry
December 2011
Sectors Chicago Capital Partners serves:
Consumer Goods
Business Services
Materials
Industrials
Energy & Utilities
Distribution
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Retail
Technology
Consumer Services
Health Care
Life Sciences
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