Shore Capital Partners

Profile

Shore Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2009. The firm focuses on investing in lower middle market companies, primarily in the healthcare, food and beverage, business services, and industrial sectors. Shore Capital is known for its 'buy and build' strategy, leveraging a network of over 50 companies and thousands of executives to support growth. The firm employs a team of over 100 professionals dedicated to providing operational and strategic support to its portfolio companies.

Shore Capital Partners invests in small to mid-sized businesses across North America, with a particular focus on the United States and Canada. The firm typically targets companies with strong management teams and stable cash flows, aiming to drive growth through industry consolidation and organic expansion. Shore Capital manages approximately $17 billion in assets, with notable funds including the Shore Capital Food & Beverage Partners Fund III and Shore Capital Healthcare Partners Fund VI.

Notable investments by Shore Capital Partners include Evolution Risk Partners - a managing general underwriter in the medical stop-loss community, CG Life - a science-based commercialization agency, and Strongpoint Partners - a network of retirement plan administrators and payroll services providers. The firm has also invested in companies like ThrivePass and The Considered, showcasing its diverse portfolio across various sectors.