Prospect Partners

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Investor type

Founded

1998

AUM

$610 M

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Prospect Partners is a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1998. The firm is led by Brett Holcomb, Erik Maurer, and Brad O'Dell, who bring decades of investment experience and a hands-on approach to their work. With a team of 13 professionals, Prospect Partners focuses on partnering with entrepreneurial management teams to drive growth and build value in their portfolio companies.

The firm invests in lower-middle-market companies with EBITDA between $3 million and $10 million, typically in sectors such as specialty services, niche manufacturing, value-added distribution, food, and consumer products. Prospect Partners manages several funds, including Prospect Partners, L.P. and Prospect Partners II, L.P., with a total AUM of over $495 million. The firm primarily invests in companies based in the United States.

Notable investments by Prospect Partners include Bishop Lifting Products - industrial lifting solutions, Cody Pools - swimming pool construction, and Waste Harmonics - waste management services. The firm has completed over 175 investments and 56 exits, demonstrating its commitment to building successful companies.

Industry

HealthTech Energy Transportation Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Industrial Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Real Estate CleanTech Food and Beverage Foodtech

Prospect Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Prospect Partners, L.P.	Private Equity (PE)	Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Real Estate Transportation Energy CleanTech HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$105 M	December 1997
Prospect Partners II, L.P.	Private Equity (PE)	Marketing and Advertising Real Estate Transportation Energy CleanTech HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$165 M	June 2004
Prospect Partners Fund V	Private Equity (PE)	Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Real Estate Transportation Energy HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$225 M	October 2024

Contacts

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FAQs about Prospect Partners

Is Prospect Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Prospect Partners is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Prospect Partners located?

Prospect Partners is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

When was Prospect Partners founded?

Prospect Partners was founded in 1998.

What sectors and industries does Prospect Partners invest in?

Prospect Partners invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Energy, Transportation, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Real Estate, CleanTech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech.

What is Prospect Partners geographical focus of investments?

Prospect Partners invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Prospect Partners typically invest in?

Prospect Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Prospect Partners investment?

Prospect Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Prospect Partners?

Prospect Partners has around $610m assets under management.

When was Prospect Partners last fund created?

Prospect Partners last fund was created/launched in 2024-10-01

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