Five HCI Portfolio Companies Named to Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest Growing Companies in America by Region

WASHINGTON, DC (April 1, 2025) – HCI Equity Partners, a leading lower-middle-market private equity firm, today announced that five of its businesses have been featured on Inc. 5000’s 2025 regional list of fastest-growing private companies in America. These awards honor …


HCI Equity Partners Completes Sale of MSI Express

Washington, DC (March 26, 2025) – HCI Equity Partners (“HCI”), a leading lower-middle-market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the sale of its portfolio company, MSI Express (“MSI”), to Nonantum Capital Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm. The sale …


HCI Equity Partners-backed Tech24 Appoints Cary Reed as CEO

Greenville, SC — March 12, 2025

Tech-24, a leader in foodservice equipment service and solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Cary Reed as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Cary brings over 25 years of extensive experience in …


HCI Named a 2025 Top Private Equity Innovator by BluWave

HCI among top 2 percent of North America’s most innovative private equity firms

WASHINGTON, DC, February 25, 2025 –HCI Equity Partners (“HCI”), a leading lower-middle-market private equity firm, announced today that it has received a 2025 Top Private Equity Innovator …


HCI Equity Partners Announces the Launch of WF Cabinetry Brands

The Platform Unites High-Quality Brands in Custom and Semi-Custom Cabinetry

WASHINGTON, DC, February 12, 2025 – HCI Equity Partners (“HCI”), a leading lower middle-market private equity firm, today announced the launch of WF Cabinetry Brands. The new cabinetry platform brings …


HCI Equity Partners 2024 Year in Review

WASHINGTON, DC, February 11, 2025 – 2024 presented another successful year for HCI, with robust investment activity, strategic growth of our team & capabilities, and several accolades recognizing our work. We continued to find attractive opportunities to strengthen our platform…

HCI Equity Partners-Backed SDS Rx Announces the Appointment of David W. Emison as President

David W. Emison will take on the newly created role of President of SDS Rx, focusing on driving innovation, growth, and service excellence.

TAMPA, FL, January 31, 2025 – SDS Rx, a leader in last-mile logistics for the healthcare industry, …


HCI Equity Partners-Backed Echelon Supply and Service Appoints Matthew DeKay as President to Lead Growth in 2025

LIVERPOOL, NY, January 28, 2025 – Echelon Supply and Service (“ESS”), backed by HCI Equity Partners (“HCI”), announced the promotion of Matthew DeKay to President. Formerly serving as Executive Vice President and CFO, Matt brings outstanding leadership, strategic vision, and …


HCI Equity Partners-Backed LawnPRO Partners Acquires Gro-Masters

Expands footprint to Savannah, GA, Charleston, SC, and Myrtle Beach, SC

WASHINGTON, DC, January 27, 2025 — LawnPRO Partners (“LawnPRO”), a platform focused on residential lawn care treatment and tree, shrub and pest control services backed by HCI Equity Partners, …


HCI Named a 2025 Top 50 Private Equity Firm in the Middle Market for the Fifth Consecutive Year

WASHINGTON, DC, January 23, 2025 —HCI Equity Partners, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, announced today that it has been named to Grady Campbell’s list of the 2025 Top 50 Private Equity Firms in the Middle Market™. This …