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HCI Equity Partners Named to Inc.’s 2025 Best Workplaces List
Washington, DC (June 18, 2025) – HCI Equity Partners announced it has been named to Inc.’s 2025 Best Workplaces list, honoring companies that have built exceptional workplaces and vibrant cultures that support their teams and businesses. This year’s list of 514 companies, featured on Inc.com, is the result of comprehensive measurement and evaluation of American […]
Five HCI Portfolio Companies Named to Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest Growing Companies in America by Region
WASHINGTON, DC (April 1, 2025) – HCI Equity Partners, a lower-middle-market private equity firm, today announced that five of its businesses have been featured on Inc. 5000’s 2025 regional list of fastest-growing private companies in America. These awards honor privately held emerging companies by region for their formidable growth over a two-year period. HCI’s portfolio […]
HCI Equity Partners Completes Sale of MSI Express
Washington, DC (March 26, 2025) – HCI Equity Partners (“HCI”), a lower-middle-market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the sale of its portfolio company, MSI Express (“MSI”), to Nonantum Capital Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm. The sale was completed on March 24, 2025 and the financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2008, […]
HCI Equity Partners-backed Tech24 Appoints Cary Reed as CEO
Greenville, SC (March 12, 2025) Tech-24, a leader in foodservice equipment service and solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Cary Reed as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Cary brings over 25 years of extensive experience in operations, sales management, and strategic growth across multiple industries, including foodservice and HVAC. Cary is best […]
HCI Named a 2025 Top Private Equity Innovator by BluWave
HCI among top 2 percent of North America’s most innovative private equity firms WASHINGTON, DC, February 25, 2025 –HCI Equity Partners (“HCI”), a lower-middle-market private equity firm, announced today that it has received a 2025 Top Private Equity Innovator Award from BluWave, which recognizes select private equity firms for innovation and leadership. BluWave’s fourth annual Top Private Equity […]
HCI Equity Partners Announces the Launch of WF Cabinetry Brands
The Platform Unites High-Quality Brands in Custom and Semi-Custom Cabinetry WASHINGTON, DC, February 12, 2025 – HCI Equity Partners (“HCI”), a lower middle-market private equity firm, today announced the launch of WF Cabinetry Brands. The new cabinetry platform brings together a family of high-quality, HCI-backed cabinet brands: WoodHarbor Custom Cabinetry, Wellborn Forest, and Countryside Cabinets. […]
HCI Equity Partners-Backed SDS Rx Announces the Appointment of David W. Emison as President
David W. Emison will take on the newly created role of President of SDS Rx, focusing on driving innovation, growth, and service excellence. TAMPA, FL, January 31, 2025 – SDS Rx, a leader in last-mile logistics for the healthcare industry, backed by HCI Equity Partners, announced the appointment of David W. Emison as President, effective immediately. […]
HCI Equity Partners-Backed Echelon Supply and Service Appoints Matthew DeKay as President to Lead Growth in 2025
LIVERPOOL, NY, January 28, 2025 – Echelon Supply and Service (“ESS”), backed by HCI Equity Partners (“HCI”), announced the promotion of Matthew DeKay to President. Formerly serving as Executive Vice President and CFO, Matt brings outstanding leadership, strategic vision, and a dedication to ensuring customers receive reliable solutions exactly when they need them most. With […]
HCI Equity Partners-Backed LawnPRO Partners Acquires Gro-Masters
Expands footprint to Savannah, GA, Charleston, SC, and Myrtle Beach, SC WASHINGTON, DC, January 27, 2025 — LawnPRO Partners (“LawnPRO”), a platform focused on residential lawn care treatment and tree, shrub and pest control services backed by HCI Equity Partners, today announced the acquisition of Gro-Masters (“Gro-Masters” or “the Company”). This represents LawnPRO’s eleventh acquisition for its rapidly growing platform. Terms […]
HCI Named a 2025 Top 50 Private Equity Firm in the Middle Market for the Fifth Consecutive Year
WASHINGTON, DC, January 23, 2025 —HCI Equity Partners, a lower middle market private equity firm, announced today that it has been named to Grady Campbell’s list of the 2025 Top 50 Private Equity Firms in the Middle Market™. This marks the fifth consecutive year that HCI has appeared on the list. Founded in 2016, the […]