Prairie Capital

Prairie Capital is a private equity firm founded in 1997, focusing on scaling growth-oriented, lower middle-market companies in partnership with talented founders and management teams. Since inception, Prairie has invested over $1 billion in more than 100 platform companies, primarily targeting businesses with revenues between $20 million and $100 million and EBITDA between $4 million and $12 million. The firm seeks control equity investments in founder-owned companies that require company-building investments to evolve into scalable platforms capable of sustaining accelerated growth. Prairie Capital's investment strategy emphasizes flexibility, utilizing both control equity and supportive subordinated debt to facilitate buyouts and recapitalizations. The firm has a diverse industry focus, including business services, consumer products, education, healthcare, industrial, and technology sectors. Prairie Capital's approach is characterized by active engagement with management teams, providing strategic guidance and resources to drive growth and operational improvements. The firm has a track record of successful investments, including the acquisition of Family Allergy & Asthma in 2018 and Right at School in 2017. Prairie Capital's leadership team comprises experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds, including Managing Partners Nate Good, Patrick Jensen, Chris Killackey, and Sean McNally. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and serves clients across the United States. Prairie Capital's commitment to scaling companies and creating value has been recognized by industry peers, including being named to Inc.'s 2022 List of Founder-Friendly Investors. The firm's philosophy centers on providing high-quality, objective, and flexible services tailored specifically to the needs of each client, acting as an objective advisor and guiding clients through a wide range of available investment strategies and structures. Prairie Capital's team of Managing Directors has diverse professional backgrounds and more than 200 years of combined investment experience, with an average employee tenure of 11 years, providing a uniquely consistent and exceptional experience to the clients they serve. The firm's approach is characterized by a commitment to operational excellence and proactive management of issues, ensuring that every relationship is allocated significant resources to achieve the client's goals and objectives. Prairie Capital's dedication to scaling companies and creating value has been recognized by industry peers, including being named to Inc.'s 2022 List of Founder-Friendly Investors. The firm's philosophy centers on providing high-quality, objective, and flexible services tailored specifically to the needs of each client, acting as an objective advisor and guiding clients through a wide range of available investment strategies and structures. Prairie Capital's team of Managing Directors has diverse professional backgrounds and more than 200 years of combined investment experience, with an average employee tenure of 11 years, providing a uniquely consistent and exceptional experience to the clients they serve. The firm's approach is characterized by a commitment to operational excellence and proactive management of issues, ensuring that every relationship is allocated significant resources to achieve the client's goals and objectives.