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About EGP

Operators who invest.

We don't just acquire businesses. We build lasting partnerships with owners and entrepreneurs who care about what happens next.

Who We Are

One focus: building businesses that last.

Equity Growth Partners is a Chicago-based private investment firm that partners with business owners and management teams to create long-term value. We specialize in acquiring established businesses from owners planning to exit, and partnering with entrepreneurs who are ready to scale.

We are not a passive financial vehicle. We are operators who invest: bringing capital, operational expertise, strategic networks, and hands-on partnership to every company in our portfolio.

Whether you're looking to retire with dignity and maximum value, grow with the right co-pilot, or unlock the next stage of your business. We're built for that conversation.

"The hardest part of exiting a business isn't the paperwork. It's knowing you're leaving it in the right hands."
- Equity Growth Partners
The Three-Part Approach
Buy
Acquiring established businesses from owners planning to exit, with fair value and seamless transition.
Partner
Providing capital and expertise to growth-stage entrepreneurs who need a sophisticated co-pilot.
Build
Working with portfolio companies to unlock full potential through new markets, products, and operational efficiency.
How We Operate

What sets EGP apart.

Founder-Empathetic
Selling or partnering on a business is one of the biggest decisions of an owner's life. We approach every conversation with that awareness, respecting what you've built and the weight of what you're deciding.
Specific, Not Vague
Generic private equity language means nothing. EGP operates with specificity: real criteria, real portfolio companies, real outcomes. Specificity is credibility. We tell you exactly what we're looking for and why.
Operators First
We have managed, grown, and scaled businesses across multiple industries. When we partner with you, we bring that operational experience to the table, not just a check.
Community-Centered
We invest in businesses and communities we believe in. Our South Side Chicago roots and Midwest presence shape how we think about value. Not just financial, but social and community impact.
Our Roots

Chicago-rooted.
Nationally minded.

EGP is headquartered in Chicago with deep Midwest roots. That community identity differentiates us from coastal PE firms that parachute in with no relationship to the business owners and communities they acquire.

We know the Midwest business owner. We understand the work ethic, the values, and the stakes involved in building a business here. That context shapes every conversation we have.

Our geographic reach is national (Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast), but our perspective is always grounded in the community where we started.

12+
Portfolio Companies
3
Geographic Regions
$1M+
Minimum Revenue Threshold
7+
Industries Represented
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