American College of Education is an accredited, fully online college offering degree and certificate programs designed for working adults across education, business, healthcare, and nursing.

CIC partnered with ACE in 2020 to support the continued growth of its accessible, outcomes-focused model. During the partnership, ACE significantly expanded enrollment and its academic offerings while strengthening its position as a leader in high-quality, affordable online education.

Bagby Energy was an independent oil and gas company focused on acquiring and developing natural gas prospects in the Arkoma Basin and Barnett Shale.

CIC partnered with experienced energy operator Howard Bagby in 2006 to form and capitalize the company, combining existing assets and prospects with new investment capital. Bagby Energy continued to develop its portfolio before being acquired by a natural gas developer in 2010.

Buffet Partners operated family-style buffet restaurants under the Furr’s brand across the Southwestern U.S., along with Dynamic Foods, a food manufacturing and distribution operation based in Lubbock, Texas.

CIC acquired the company in 2003 and partnered with management to strengthen the restaurant business while expanding third-party sales through Dynamic Foods. During the partnership, Buffet Partners opened new large-format buffet locations, completed a sale-leaseback transaction to reduce acquisition debt, and grew Dynamic Foods beyond its role supplying the company’s own restaurants.

Butler Weldments manufactures complex fabricated and machined metal components for defense and commercial customers, with capabilities spanning welding and fabrication, CNC machining, stress relief, finishing, and other value-added services.

CIC partnered with Butler in 2025 to support the continued growth of a longstanding family-owned manufacturer with deep customer relationships and specialized capabilities. The company is a trusted supplier to the U.S. Navy and commercial markets, with significant experience supporting submarine and warship programs.

CIC Minerals acquires direct non-operated working interests and mineral assets across select domestic oil and gas resource plays.

Formed in 2014, the platform draws on CIC’s investment expertise, Operating Partner network, and longstanding industry relationships to source and evaluate acquisition opportunities across the domestic energy market.

Combs Produce was a leading fresh produce packer and distributor providing repacking, ripening, logistics, and other value-added services to growers, retailers, and foodservice distributors.

CIC partnered with the Combs family and management team in 2009 to provide liquidity and growth capital while allowing the family to retain control of the business. During the partnership, Combs expanded its services, geographic reach, and presence in foodservice and retail channels before being acquired by Lipman Produce in 2012.

Continental Structural Plastics was a leading manufacturer of highly engineered composite components serving automotive and diversified industrial markets.

CIC partnered with existing management and fellow investors in 2005 to support the company’s continued growth. Over the following years, CSP expanded its manufacturing capabilities, product portfolio, and geographic reach, establishing itself as a leading North American composites manufacturer before its acquisition by Teijin.

CraftMark Bakery was a manufacturer of frozen bakery products serving foodservice and in-store bakery customers with bread dough, cookies, flatbreads, and other products.

Founded in 2013, the company built a state-of-the-art manufacturing platform designed to deliver consistent quality and high-volume production across a broad range of bakery products. CIC partnered with CraftMark to support the continued growth of its capabilities and customer relationships.

CTI Foods is a custom food manufacturer providing value-added proteins, soups, sauces, and other specialty food products to leading restaurant and foodservice customers.

CIC partnered with CEO Kirk Smith, management, and experienced food industry operators in 2003 to acquire the company and support its next phase of growth. During the partnership, CTI expanded its manufacturing footprint and capabilities, building three new facilities and significantly growing the business before CIC ultimately realized its investment in 2013.

Dale Gas Partners was an oil and gas exploration and development company focused on domestic resource and conventional plays, including opportunities in East Texas and the Barnett Shale.

CIC partnered with energy entrepreneur Larry Dale to form and capitalize Dale Gas Partners, supporting the company with capital, strategic guidance, and an experienced network of industry investors and advisors. Following the success of the initial partnership, CIC backed Dale again in 2008 through Dale Gas Partners II to pursue new exploration opportunities across additional domestic resource plays.

DF&R Restaurants developed and operated full-service casual dining concepts, including Don Pablo’s, a growing Tex-Mex restaurant brand, and Harrigan’s, an American casual dining concept.

CIC partnered with the management team in 1990 to accelerate the expansion of Don Pablo’s beyond its Texas roots. During the partnership, DF&R added more than 30 Don Pablo’s restaurants and grew to approximately $200 million in revenue before being acquired by Apple South.

Dispatch provides nationwide breakdown management solutions for commercial fleets, including roadside assistance, heavy towing, and managed call-center services.

Built by experienced industry operators, the company combines a nationwide network of tow and repair providers with proprietary technology to reduce downtime, improve visibility, and simplify the breakdown process from initial call through final invoice. CIC partnered with Dispatch to support the continued growth of its network, technology, and national fleet relationships.

DynaGrid provides specialized foundation, sitework, and below-grade construction services for electric utility transmission lines and substations.

CIC partnered with co-founders Charlie Ferrara and Kendrew Witt in 2018 to support the company’s continued expansion. During the partnership, DynaGrid grew into a market leader while building on its reputation for safety, quality, and reliable project execution.

Foundational Partners provides foundation pier drilling and other site services for commercial, infrastructure, and industrial projects.

CIC formed Foundational Partners in 2026 through the merger of S&W Foundations and Batten Drilling, Inc., bringing together two established drilling operators under a single platform. CIC partnered with the combined company to expand its service capabilities, deepen customer relationships, and grow its regional footprint.

GreenLeaf Auto Recyclers was a leading supplier of recycled original-equipment automotive parts for domestic and foreign vehicles, serving collision and mechanical repair customers across a national network of locations.

CIC partnered with the company’s former owner and a new management team in 2003 to acquire GreenLeaf from Ford Motor Company. As an independent business, GreenLeaf strengthened its national parts sourcing and distribution capabilities before being acquired by Schnitzer Steel Industries in 2005.

Industrial Container Services was a leading provider of reusable industrial container solutions, specializing in the reconditioning and remanufacturing of steel and plastic drums for customers across a range of industries.

CIC partnered with two former owner-operators in 2002 to acquire the company from IFCO Systems. During the partnership, ICS expanded through a combination of acquisitions and organic growth, strengthening its national footprint before being acquired by Wingate Partners in 2005.

InnerChange was a residential treatment provider offering therapeutic services and accredited academics for young women experiencing behavioral, emotional, and substance abuse challenges.

CIC partnered with experienced healthcare operators in 2006 to support the company’s continued growth and enhance the quality of its treatment programs. During the partnership, InnerChange doubled revenue, expanded existing programs, and completed three acquisitions, broadening its geographic reach and ability to serve young women and their families.

Keep It REAL Foods is a private label and contract manufacturing platform serving retailers and consumer brands across breakfast and adjacent snacking categories.

The company brings together five founder-led businesses with complementary capabilities across granola, oatmeal, baking mixes, and functional snacks. Backed by CIC’s longstanding experience in the food industry, Keep It REAL combines entrepreneurial agility and category expertise with an integrated manufacturing footprint built to help customers innovate and scale.

KPR Holdings was a food manufacturer serving leading restaurant and foodservice customers with high-volume meat toppings, soups, sauces, and other value-added products.

CIC partnered with Billy Rosenthal and management in 1990 to combine Rosani Foods and Kettle Cooked Foods and build KPR from the ground up. Through new product development and continued customer growth, KPR reached approximately $95 million in sales before being acquired by Foodbrands America.

L&L Foods was a specialized food packaging company providing high-volume portion-control packaging solutions for foodservice and other food industry customers.

The company combined formulation and ingredient sourcing capabilities with component and assembly packaging services, supported by direct supplier relationships. CIC partnered with L&L to support the continued growth of its differentiated packaging capabilities and customer relationships.

Legacy Electrical provides electrical, lighting, signage, and facility services to commercial customers across the United States, including emergency service, repairs, installations, retrofits, and multi-location project rollouts.

Founded by master electrician Shawn Lackey, the company has grown from a local electrical contractor into a nationwide service platform with a self-performing workforce and 24/7 capabilities. CIC partnered with Legacy to support the continued growth of its service capabilities, customer relationships, and national footprint.

Legends Hospitality Management provided concessions, catering, retail merchandising, premium sales, and other services for leading sports and entertainment venues.

CIC partnered with the New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys, and Goldman Sachs in 2008 to form Legends, with CIC Partner Mike Rawlings serving as Executive Chairman and CEO. During the partnership, Legends expanded beyond its initial hospitality and merchandising capabilities into premium sales, consulting, research, and venue marketing before CIC realized its investment in 2012.

Main Street Restaurant Group was a multi-brand restaurant operator and the largest franchisee of T.G.I. Friday’s, with locations primarily across Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada.

CIC provided growth capital to Main Street in 2005 to support its next phase of development. During the partnership, the company restarted new unit growth, refinanced its debt structure, and significantly improved comparable-store sales and margins before being acquired by The Briad Group in 2006.

McClancy Foods & Flavors is a custom food manufacturer specializing in seasonings, breadings, batters, spices, and dry mixes for foodservice, retail, and industrial customers.

CIC partnered with the third-generation family business and CEO Stephen Andresen in 2020 to support its continued growth. During the partnership, McClancy expanded its leadership team, capacity, manufacturing capabilities, and culinary R&D resources, strengthening its position as a leading custom ingredients supplier before being acquired by NovaTaste in 2024.

NADAtech designs and manufactures advanced wafer automation, inspection, and metrology systems that help semiconductor manufacturers improve productivity, yields, and manufacturing performance.

Founded by semiconductor industry veterans, the company has built a differentiated position through technical innovation, tailored solutions, and longstanding customer relationships. CIC partnered with NADAtech to support its continued growth and build on the capabilities and customer-first approach established by its founders.

OmniSYS was a healthcare technology company providing medical benefit claims processing and revenue cycle management solutions for retail, specialty, managed care, mail-order, and home-delivery pharmacies.

CIC partnered with the company’s founder in 2007 to recapitalize the business and support its continued growth. During the partnership, OmniSYS strengthened its leadership team and expanded its capabilities while building on its position as a market leader in Medicare Part B claims processing before being acquired by Moelis Capital Partners in 2013.

Packline Solutions Group designs and manufactures automated packaging equipment and integrated production systems for food and beverage manufacturers across North America.

The company has earned a reputation for engineering expertise, dependable execution, and long-term customer relationships – qualities that closely align with CIC’s investment philosophy.

Pogo Resources was an independent oil and gas company focused on the acquisition, development, and operation of producing oil and natural gas properties in the Permian Basin.

Backed by CIC, Pogo brought together industry veterans with decades of experience across major energy companies and entrepreneurial ventures. The company applied that operational expertise to acquire and develop established producing assets, with operations centered in and around Hobbs, New Mexico.

Precision Aerospace manufactures complex, high-precision components and assemblies for aerospace, defense, and space applications.

Formed by CIC Partners and Juniper Capital Management in 2022, the platform brought together specialized manufacturers with advanced CNC and EDM machining capabilities. Through five acquisitions, Precision Aerospace expanded its capabilities and geographic reach while supporting mission-critical programs for leading customers across the aerospace and defense industries.

Quiznos was a leading quick-service restaurant franchise known for its toasted sandwiches and differentiated menu offerings, with a rapidly growing network of locations across the U.S. and internationally.

CIC led a recapitalization of Quiznos in 2005, partnering with management to support the company’s continued growth and leadership in the quick-service restaurant segment. In May 2006, a second recapitalization led by JPMorgan Partners provided liquidity to CIC and its investment partners.

Restoration Hardware is a specialty retailer of distinctive home furnishings and décor, growing from a small regional concept into a nationally recognized retail brand.

CIC partnered with founder Stephen Gordon in 1994, when Restoration Hardware operated four stores and generated approximately $10 million in sales. CIC provided growth capital, financing expertise, and strategic support while helping recruit Gary Friedman to lead the business. Restoration Hardware subsequently expanded to more than 100 stores and over $480 million in sales and completed its initial public offering in 1998.

River Point Farms was a leading vertically integrated grower, packer, and processor of red, yellow, and sweet onions serving restaurant, foodservice, industrial, and retail customers.

The company combined large-scale growing operations with advanced storage and processing capabilities to provide a consistent, year-round supply of whole, peeled, and sliced onions. CIC partnered with River Point Farms to support the continued growth of its integrated operations and market leadership.

RMX Resources is an independent oil and gas company focused on the acquisition and development of conventional producing properties in California.

Formed in partnership with an experienced management team, RMX combines deep operational expertise with CIC’s capital and energy industry experience to identify opportunities, improve production, and realize the long-term potential of established oil and gas assets.

Select Product Group was a specialty paper products manufacturer serving restaurant, foodservice distribution, and related customers with napkins, sandwich wraps, carryout bags, deli paper, and other disposable products.

CIC completed a majority recapitalization of SPG in 2011, with the company’s experienced principals retaining a meaningful equity stake and continuing to lead the business. During the partnership, SPG expanded its operations and built on its multi-state manufacturing platform before being acquired by Georgia-Pacific in 2014.

SignStorey was an in-store digital media network providing consumer information and targeted advertising through television displays located throughout supermarkets.

CIC partnered with Enrico Investments and Golden Gate Capital in 2005 to provide growth capital for the company’s continued expansion. SignStorey grew its network across leading supermarket chains nationwide before being acquired by CBS Corporation in 2007.

Stronghold Energy Partners was an oil and gas investment platform focused on identifying and acquiring properties with development potential in the Permian Basin.

CIC formed Stronghold in partnership with Weatherl Energy Investments, an experienced Midland-based prospect origination and energy investment firm. The partnership combined CIC’s capital and energy industry network with Weatherl’s regional knowledge and operating expertise to identify and pursue oil and gas development opportunities.

Texas Capital Bank was founded to provide relationship-driven commercial banking and financial services to businesses and entrepreneurs in Texas and other high-growth markets.

CIC provided start-up capital in 1997 and partnered with an experienced management team and board to build the bank from the ground up. Texas Capital grew into a leading regional banking franchise before CIC sold its interest to a private investor in 2003, ahead of the company’s initial public offering.

The Texas Rangers are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Arlington, Texas, serving fans throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

CIC helped assemble and capitalize an investor group that acquired the Rangers in 1989, arranging equity and debt financing and helping lead the transaction. During the partnership, the franchise opened a new ballpark, doubled attendance, significantly increased revenue, and won its first division championship before being acquired by Thomas O. Hicks in 1999.

Thayer Aerospace was a manufacturer of structural components and provider of integrated supply-chain solutions for commercial, military, and general aviation platforms.

CIC partnered with an experienced aerospace management team in a buyout and growth investment to build a scaled supplier of structural components. During the partnership, Thayer expanded its capabilities and operations across facilities in Wichita and St. Louis before CIC realized its investment in 2006.

Tiff’s Treats pioneered the baked-to-order warm cookie delivery concept, delivering fresh cookies, brownies, and gifts directly to customers.

Founded by Tiffany and Leon Chen in 1999, the company grew from a college apartment in Austin into a multi-market consumer brand. CIC partnered with the founders in 2015 to provide growth capital and strategic support for continued expansion into new markets.

Tri-State Holdings was a water transportation and disposal services company serving oil and gas producers operating primarily in the Haynesville Shale.

The company combined an experienced workforce and durable transportation fleet with a strong focus on safety and reliable project execution. CIC partnered with Tri-State to support the continued growth of its operations and its ability to serve producers across the region.

Triumph Pacific Oil and Gas Company was an exploration and production company focused on acquiring and developing natural gas reserves in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.

CIC formed Triumph Pacific in 2006 in partnership with CEO Kyle Burnett and Vice President of Exploration Ben Jones. The company assembled drilling rights across approximately 44,000 gross acres in northeastern British Columbia before selling substantially all of its assets to Canada Energy Partners in 2007.

TSU One provides installation, maintenance, and repair services for natural gas, electric, and telecommunications infrastructure serving residential and commercial markets.

CIC partnered with TSU One’s owner-operators in 2021 to support the company’s continued growth and geographic expansion. Built around an experienced management team, highly trained workforce, and strong safety culture, TSU One serves leading utilities and infrastructure providers across Texas and surrounding markets.

Vandelay Hospitality Group is a multi-concept restaurant and hospitality company that creates, operates, and invests in distinctive American dining brands.

CIC partnered with founder and CEO Hunter Pond to support the continued growth of the company and its portfolio of restaurant concepts. During the partnership, Vandelay expanded its brands into new locations and markets while building on its differentiated approach to concept development, design, and hospitality.