HCI Equity Partners

HCI Equity Partners is a private equity firm established in 2003 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Northbrook, Illinois. The firm specializes in leveraged buyouts and investments in growth-oriented lower middle-market companies, particularly those that are family or founder-owned. HCI focuses on a range of sectors, including industrial manufacturing, aerospace and defense, automotive aftermarket, foodservice, and energy services, among others. The firm typically invests between $15 million and $75 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from $20 million to $150 million, aiming for majority ownership while considering minority positions. HCI Equity Partners emphasizes building strong relationships with management teams, leveraging its extensive operational expertise to support growth initiatives and enhance the performance of its portfolio companies.