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Schumacher Capital

Schumacher Capital is a private equity firm based in Chicago, US. It focuses on growth investments. The firm has a team of four staff, including four...

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Schumacher Capital

Schumacher Capital is a private equity firm based in Chicago, US. It focuses on growth investments. The firm has a team of four staff, including four investment professionals.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

1986

AUM

Undisclosed

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Chicago

Corporate office

Chicago, IL, United States

Principals

Donald F. Schumacher II

Contact

Sector focus

LuxuryConsumer & RetailHealthcare ServicesIndustrial Tech

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Schumacher Capital?

Donald F. Schumacher II is the only named individual on the firm's website and is listed as the primary contact. No other investment committee members or principals are publicly identified, suggesting a centralized decision-making structure.

Does Schumacher Capital manage outside investor capital?

No. The firm states explicitly that it does not invest others' money out of a fund and provides its own capital for investments. This makes it a proprietary capital vehicle rather than a traditional asset manager.

What kinds of companies does Schumacher Capital target?

The firm targets established operating companies with revenues from $20 million to over $300 million and EBITDA of $2 million to $25 million. Sectors include consumer clothing brands, branded food and beverage, branded industrial products, medical products, and niche manufacturing and distribution businesses.

How many acquisitions has Schumacher Capital completed?

Since its inception in 1986, the firm has completed over twenty acquisitions. Individual portfolio company names are not publicly listed.

Is Schumacher Capital a single-family office?

The firm does not describe itself as a family office, but its structure — investing proprietary capital with no external LPs — shares characteristics with one. It is organized as a private investment firm and traces its origins to Schumacher Industries, founded in 1979.

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