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HCI Named a Top Quartile Deal Originator by Sutton Place Strategies
December 15, 2025 – We are delighted to announce that Sutton Place Strategies has once again recognized HCI as a top quartile deal originator in its peer group of quasi-generalist, lower middle market firms! This peer group includes deals with a $10-249 million enterprise value range. Released annually, the SPS Benchmark Report is the industry […]
HCI Equity Partners-backed Driven Distribution Group Appoints Matt Johnson as CEO
Accomplished corporate officer to lead HCI’s new automotive aftermarket distribution platform WASHINGTON, DC, November 19, 2024 — HCI Equity Partners (“HCI”), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced the appointment of Matt Johnson as CEO of its recently launched automotive aftermarket distribution platform Driven Distribution Group (“Driven Distribution”). The announcement comes on the heels of Driven […]
HCI Equity Partners Named to Inc.’s Top Founder-Friendly Investor List for Fifth Consecutive Year
WASHINGTON, DC, November 11, 2024 – HCI Equity Partners (“HCI”), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced that it has been recognized by Inc. for the fifth consecutive year as a 2024 Founder-Friendly Investor. Inc.’s annual list recognizes the private equity and venture capital firms with the strongest track record of successfully backing entrepreneurs and remaining […]
HCI Equity Partners Promotes Two Investment Professionals
WASHINGTON, DC, October 31, 2024 –HCI Equity Partners (“HCI”), a leading lower middle market private equity firm that focuses on partnering with founder-owned service, distribution, and manufacturing companies, announced today the promotions of Nate Novak to Managing Director and Michael Allen to Vice President. Mr. Novak joined HCI in 2014 and currently leads the firm’s investments in Tech24 and […]
HCI Equity Partners Announces the Launch of Driven Distribution Group and Completes Acquisition of Chicago Parts & Sound, LLC
Chicago Parts & Sound is the second addition to HCI’s new automotive aftermarket distribution platform WASHINGTON, DC, October 23, 2024 — HCI Equity Partners (“HCI”), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced the launch of Driven Distribution Group (“Driven Distribution”), a new automotive aftermarket distribution platform. The launch coincides with Driven Distribution Group’s acquisition of […]
HCI Equity Partners-Backed ACR Acquires Mat-Pac, Inc.
ACR Accelerates Growth with Tenth Add-on Acquisition EXTON, PA, October 9, 2024 – ACR (AmerCareRoyal, LLC), a leading supplier of essential foodservice supplies backed by HCI Equity Partners (HCI), is pleased to announce its acquisition of Mat-Pac, Inc., a leading supplier of products to the North American foodservice and janitorial/sanitation (“JanSan”) markets. This strategic acquisition strengthens […]
HCI Equity Partners Adds Whit Rudder to Investment Team
WASHINGTON, DC, September 19, 2024 — HCI Equity Partners (“HCI”), a leading lower middle-market private equity firm, today announced that Whit Rudder has joined the firm as an Associate to help evaluate, analyze and monitor investments made by the firm. “We’re delighted to welcome Whit to the firm where he will support our deal team,” said Doug McCormick, […]
HCI Equity Partners-Backed LawnPRO Partners Acquires Highest Quality Lawn & Pest
WASHINGTON, DC, September 16, 2024 — LawnPRO Partners (“LawnPRO”), a platform focused on residential lawn care treatment and tree, shrub and pest control services that is backed by HCI Equity Partners, today announced that it acquired Highest Quality Lawn & Pest (“Highest Quality”). Highest Quality is the seventh acquisition for LawnPRO Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed. Based in Manchester, […]
HCI Equity Partners-Backed LawnPRO Partners Acquires Fairway Lawn & Tree Service
WASHINGTON, DC, August 21, 2024 — LawnPRO Partners (“LawnPRO”), a platform focused on residential lawn care treatment, tree, shrub and pest control services that is backed by HCI Equity Partners, today announced that it acquired Fairway Lawn & Tree Service (“Fairway”). Fairway represents the sixth acquisition for LawnPRO Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2004 by Tom Fair, […]
Six HCI Portfolio Companies Named to Inc. 5000’s 2024 List of Fastest Growing Companies
WASHINGTON, DC (August 19, 2024) – HCI Equity Partners, a leading lower-middle-market private equity firm, today announced that six of its businesses representing over a third of the portfolio have been featured on Inc. 5000’s 2024 list of the fastest growing private companies in America. The recognized platforms include Tech24, Consolidated Hospitality Supplies (“CHS”), Regent Cabinet Solutions, Tri-State Enterprises, Highland Commercial […]