CIVC Partners Invests in InnovateMR

InnovateMR Acquires Ivy Exec

January 24, 2023

Professional Services

InnovateMR, a Calabasas-based market research technology and sampling firm, has acquired Ivy Exec, a New York–based qualitative B2B expert network, for an undisclosed amount. The deal expands InnovateMR's qualitative research capabilities and access to a curated global expert network while Ivy Exec founder Elena Bajic will remain and become President of Ivy Exec; CIVC Partners, InnovateMR's PE backer, said the acquisition bolsters the platform's combined qualitative and quantitative offering.

CIVC Partners Invests in iVision

August 18, 2020

IT Services

CIVC Partners has made a growth investment in iVision, an Atlanta-based managed services and technology consulting provider, partnering with founder Gabe Damiani, President David Degitz and the existing management team. The investment will support iVision’s continued organic growth and enable the company to pursue strategic acquisitions while management retains a meaningful ownership stake.

CIVC Partners Invests in HR Green

January 26, 2024

Engineering Services

CIVC Partners, a Chicago-based middle market private equity firm, has made an investment in HR Green, a Cedar Rapids-based engineering and infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with the company's management team and current shareholders to support growth. CEO Jason Poppen and the existing management team will continue to lead HR Green as the firm provides capital and resources to expand the company's operations and capabilities across transportation, water, municipal advisory, broadband, and land development markets.

CIVC Partners Invests in YOUNG & Associates

August 2, 2021

Engineering Services

Chicago-based private equity firm CIVC Partners invested in YOUNG & Associates, partnering with founders Ray and Linda Young and the existing management team. The investment will support YOUNG's expansion of service offerings, accelerate organic growth and enable strategic acquisitions while management retains a significant ownership stake.

CIVC Partners Acquires Datavail

January 16, 2024

IT Services

Chicago-based private equity firm CIVC Partners has acquired Datavail, a data managed services provider, from a group of growth investors led by Catalyst Investors. CIVC said it will partner with Datavail’s management to accelerate organic and inorganic growth, invest in tech enablement, and expand sales and alliance channels.

CVC Acquires Significant Stake in Epicor, Partnering with CD&R

August 13, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

Funds managed by CVC have agreed to acquire a significant ownership position in Epicor, joining existing investor Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) as equal Board partners. Epicor — an Austin-based, industry-specific SaaS ERP provider — will continue to be led by CEO Steve Murphy as the investors support further SaaS migration, product innovation (including AI/BI capabilities) and international expansion.