Chicago Growth Partners

Chicago Growth Partners operates as a private equity firm specializing in leveraged buyout and growth capital investments. The firm concentrates its efforts on middle-market companies within targeted sectors, including Education, Tech-Enabled Services, Healthcare, and Industrial Technology. They provide operational assistance to their portfolio companies, offering expertise in areas such as information technology, application development, marketing strategy, sales execution, corporate finance, and acquisitions.

The firm was officially founded in 2004 when senior partners spun out from William Blair Capital Partners, which itself was established in 1982. This strategic separation was motivated by an insight to access a broader and more diverse base of institutional investors, a path that was restricted under the prior investment bank affiliation. The move allowed the team to pursue its growth-focused investment strategy with greater autonomy.

Chicago Growth Partners primarily serves management teams within the middle market, collaborating closely to foster growth and competitive advantage. Their vision is to partner with these teams, offering strategic guidance and support to build successful companies. They emphasize a collaborative approach, allowing management to lead operations while providing a watchful perspective on the horizon, aiming for shared success.