Benford Capital Partners

Benford Capital Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations of lower middle market companies. Founded in 2004, the firm has acquired over 40 businesses, focusing on companies with revenues between $5 million and $150 million and EBITDA between $2 million and $15 million. Their investment approach emphasizes operational involvement and a deep understanding of family and founder-owned businesses, aiming to help companies scale while preserving their culture and legacy.

The firm's industry interests include industrial technology, food and consumer products, agricultural products and services, B2B e-commerce, niche manufacturing, value-added distribution, and outsourced business services. Transaction types encompass family succession, retiring founder, management buyout, recapitalization, and corporate divestiture. Benford Capital Partners is currently investing from its $200 million Fund II.

With a team of experienced professionals, the firm brings a collaborative approach to strategy, execution, and value creation, leveraging its deep industry expertise and operational focus to help portfolio companies realize their potential over time.