FFL Partners Invests in Waylin Partners
September 10, 2026
FFL Partners completed an undisclosed investment in Waylin Partners, a Chicago-based Office of the CFO advisory firm that embeds finance and data professionals with private equity-backed companies. The investment is intended to accelerate recruiting, expand relationships with private equity firms, and advance Waylin’s AI-enabled offerings.
- Buyers
- FFL Partners
- Targets
- Waylin Partners
- Industry
- Consulting
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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