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CIVC Partners
CIVC Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Chicago, IL, registered since 2012. The firm manages approximately $2.3 billion in regulatory assets.
CIVC Partners
CIVC Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Chicago, IL, registered since 2012. The firm manages approximately $2.3 billion in regulatory assets. It has 32 employees and 23 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
1970
AUM
$2B
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Chicago
Corporate office
71 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3750, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is CIVC Partners' exclusive sector focus?
CIVC invests exclusively in middle-market business services companies. The firm targets founder-led businesses across tech-enabled outsourced services, compliance, and specialized B2B workflow providers. It does not diversify into healthcare, industrials, or consumer sectors.
How does CIVC source its deals?
CIVC originates transactions by cultivating long-term relationships with founders in fragmented business services niches. The firm uses its five-decade operating history and sector specialization as its primary sourcing differentiator. It looks for owners seeking a capital partner who can provide partial liquidity while institutionalizing the platform.
What investment structures does CIVC Partners use?
CIVC executes traditional buyouts, management buyouts, and direct secondary transactions. This allows it to structure around a founder’s specific liquidity and control objectives. The firm typically targets growth-stage and expansion-stage companies that are ready to scale through add-on acquisitions.
What is the tenure of CIVC's investment team?
CIVC’s partners have worked together for an average of over 20 years. This continuity is a core part of the firm’s governance model, replacing a large hierarchical structure with a stable senior investment committee.
Does CIVC Partners commit to funds as a limited partner?
No. CIVC Partners does not operate as a fund-of-funds. It acts as a general partner making direct control and growth-equity investments exclusively in middle-market business services platforms.
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