CIVC Partners
MediumFirm Overview
CIVC Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm that provides growth and buyout capital to middle-market companies across various service sectors.
CIVC Partners was established in 1970 as the Continental Illinois Venture Corporation, a subsidiary of Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company. Following the bank's acquisition by Bank of America in 1994, the team transitioned into a semi-independent firm with Bank of America's backing. Today, it operates as an independent middle-market private equity firm supported by a diverse group of limited partner investors.
The firm focuses on middle-market companies within the business services and financial services sectors. CIVC Partners recently raised its seventh fund and continues to target investments in areas such as utility and infrastructure services, IT services, and insurance services. Its strategy typically involves providing capital for growth and buyout transactions to help companies scale and manage risk.
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Notable Investments
Historical and current deals referenced in public sources.
Portfolio Companies
| Company | Sector | Status | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 829 Studios | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Allata | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| American Refrigeration USA | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Cary Street Partners | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Computer Aided Technology | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Continuum Companies | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Crest Insurance Group | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Cushing Terrell | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Datavail | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Elite Interactive Solutions | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| GPRS | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Highstreet | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| HR Green | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Industrial Networking Solutions | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| InnovateMR | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| iVision | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| KeyData Cyber | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Magna Legal Services | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Nationwide Legal | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| OTR Transportation | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Renu | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Signers National | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Specialized Elevator Services | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| StoneRidge Insurance Brokers | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| Strategus | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
| YA Group | — | Current | Visit ↗ |
Source: https://www.civc.com/companies
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Sources
- Wikipedia Wikipedia/Wikidata · public reference
- Firm website Firm website · primary public source
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