CIVC Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm investing exclusively in middle-market business services companies. The firm deploys equity capital alongside founders and management teams, with a thesis centered on operational acceleration and sustainable value creation through the next phase of growth.
The firm's investment scope spans business services verticals including utility and infrastructure services, IT services, insurance and financial services, transportation and logistics, outsourced services, and software-enabled platforms. Investment decisions are informed by deep sector expertise developed through prior investments and extensive industry research, positioning the firm to identify operational improvement opportunities and pathway to scale within portfolio companies.
CIVC Partners pursues both platform acquisitions and strategic add-on acquisitions as part of growth strategies. The investment approach emphasizes partnership with management, providing operational support and capital to drive revenue growth and build scalable, sustainable businesses positioned for long-term success and attractive exit multiples.