CID Equity

CID Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in lower-middle-market buyouts, deploying capital and operational expertise to companies primarily within the industrial products, services, and distribution sectors. The firm assists businesses, often at pivotal moments, by integrating strategic resources and hands-on guidance to enhance value and foster sustainable growth. Their approach emphasizes deep collaboration with management teams to navigate market dynamics.

Founded in 1981, CID Capital was initially established as the Corporation for Innovation and Development, becoming Indiana's pioneering venture capital company. The foundational insight behind its creation was to cultivate and support emerging enterprises by providing crucial investment and developmental resources within the region, addressing a significant market need at the time.

The firm's clientele consists of founders and management teams of established lower-middle-market companies seeking strategic partnership for their next phase of development. CID Capital's overarching vision is to be a dedicated partner, committed to working intimately with its portfolio companies to realize their full potential and achieve enduring success through carefully considered investments and operational support.