Founded in 2003, HCI Equity Partners invests in privately owned distribution, manufacturing and service companies in the lower middle market. The firm seeks to partner with family or founder-owned businesses where the owners and management teams desire a continued role and equity stake in order to pursue a shared strategy and vision for growth. The firm prefers to make majority investments in businesses within North America in large, fragmented markets. Sector Focus: value-added distribution or outsourced manufacturing, niche and specialty manufacturing, B2B services End Markets with Deep Experience: Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Building Products, Energy, Foodservice, Infrastructure, Test & Measurement, Transportation & Logistics.