CIVC Partners

CIVC Partners is a private equity firm based in Chicago, specializing in investments in middle-market business services companies across the U.S. and Canada. With over $2 billion in equity capital under management, CIVC focuses on sectors such as utility and infrastructure services, insurance, transportation, IT, and tech-enabled services. The firm is known for its hands-on partnership approach, helping businesses scale through both organic growth and acquisitions. Founded in 1970, CIVC has a long history of investing in companies with EBITDA between $5 and $30 million, typically committing between $20 and $100 million per investment. The firm is heavily involved in recapitalizations, buyouts, and growth equity, leveraging its deep sector expertise to drive value creation. CIVC's investment philosophy centers on aligning closely with management teams to accelerate business growth. The team at CIVC is known for their long-standing collaboration, with an average of 20 years working together, contributing to their proven track record in scaling businesses across fragmented industries.