Dallas, TX - October 31, 2024
CIC Partners ("CIC"), a growth-focused private equity firm, has been recognized on Inc.’s Founder-Friendly Investors list for a fourth consecutive year. The prestigious list celebrates the investors that believe in backing founder-led businesses and helping them thrive. All companies on the list have successful track records of collaboration and remaining actively involved with the businesses they invest in.
CIC’s capital strategy is rooted in a strong belief that sustained success in investing is predicated upon alignment of interest among investors, founders and management teams. CIC’s funds are comprised of capital from its investment team and from its Operating Partners, a network of executives and company founders (many former CIC management teams), who bring industry and leadership expertise to its companies.
“Year after year our investment thesis resonates with founders who are seeking a patient and supportive capital partner that will help them achieve the long-held visions for their companies. At CIC we start with each owner's specific goals and work with them put in place a flexible structure designed around the needs of the company, not an arbitrary requirement of the fund. We encourage founders to retain as much ownership as they want in order to share in the upside we create together." said Fouad Bashour, Managing Partner.
For over 25 years, CIC has been partnering with founders in the lower middle market, where its capital and expertise can best provide strategic and operational value. Since its inception, the team has invested in over 40 founder-led companies representing over $4 billion in revenues. Uniquely, CIC is open to investments as a minority and majority partner, creating bespoke partnerships and structures that match the objectives of the founders.
Learn more about how CIC Partners works with founders by visiting: www.cicpartners.com
To view the complete list, go to: Inc's Founder Friendly List