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Building lower middle market
companies in partnership with
management for over two decades.
Our team
About Benford Capital E Edward Benforddward Benford
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Managing Directornaging Director
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Founded in 2004, Benford Capital Partners is a Chicago-based, operationally oriented B Benjamin Riefeenjamin Riefe
private equity firm focused on buying and building smaller, lower middle market Ma
Managing Directornaging Director
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companies. We take stewardship seriously and understand family and founder-owned ben
businesses. Our goals are simple: help companies scale and realize their potential, while B Brian Behmrian Behm
preserving culture and legacy. We pride ourselves on the partnerships we build and P Principalrincipal
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conduct business in a straightforward, consistent, and forthright manner. [email protected]@benfordcapital.com
We have deep experience and a proven track record helping businesses grow and thrive B Brendan Greenrendan Green
organically and via add-on acquisitions. Our focus is on industries where we have a track P Principalrincipal
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record of investment and operating success. Together with our Operating and Executive br
Partners, we bring a collaborative approach to strategy, execution, and value creation.
Harrison Furseson Furse
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Director of Business Developmentirector of Business Development
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Since 2004, Benford Capital has acquired over 40 businesses and is currently investing h [email protected]@benfordcapital.com
from its second committed fund.
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Cormac Kellyormac Kelly
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Investment criteria Senior Associateenior Associate
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Company size Geographic focus Zach Masserantach Masserant
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Associatessociate
• Up to $150MM of revenue • United States z [email protected]@benfordcapital.com
• $2-15MM of EBITDA • Canada
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• Add-ons of any size Jim Lynchim Lynch
Associatessociate
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Transaction types Industry interests
• Family succession • Niche manufacturing B Brian Staffrian Staff
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• Retiring founder • Value-added distribution Operating Partnerperating Partner
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• Management buyout • Field & facility services
• Recapitalization • Industrial technology K Kori Pierceori Pierce
Operating Partnerperating Partner
• Corporate divestiture • Food & agriculture O
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• Legacy sponsor-owned assets • Ingredients & chemicals [email protected]@benfordcapital.com
• Environmental products & services R Rupal Patelupal Patel
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Operating Partnerperating Partner
r [email protected]@benfordcapital.com
Phone: 312-932-0200 Benford Capital Partners
Fax: 312-932-0220 121 West Wacker, Suite 650
Email: [email protected] Chicago, IL 60601
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