Who we are

Urban Catalyst Partners is a private equity firm that believes in private capital's ability to support community well being. We invest growth and transition capital in middle market businesses providing quality jobs for underserved communities.  Urban Catalyst empowers growing businesses with accomplished leadership teams committed to creating value through prudent leverage of their human, social and environmental capital. 

Our Core Principles

  • Leadership:  Urban Catalyst partners with driven, accomplished entrepreneurs committed to operational excellence and a strong belief in empowering employees.  

  • Employee Engagement: We believe that supporting economic security of one’s employees creates value through greater productivity, stronger retention, and improved customer satisfaction.
 
  • Customer Loyalty: Customers increasingly want to associate with brands that live out shared values.   Mutual investment in a common set of values fosters loyal, committed customers who are motivated to support the company’s success.
 
  • True Partnership:   We believe strongly in empowering the talent of the entrepreneurs we back.  Well beyond pure capital providers, Urban Catalyst serves as true partner to all stakeholders, playing an active, hands-on role in support of the leadership team.

  • Value Creation for All:  Urban Catalyst invests in companies with a shared commitment to leverage and support the human, social and environmental capital of their businesses.  When resources are optimized in this way, Urban Catalyst and its partners create meaningful value for all stakeholders. 

Investment Criteria

Urban Catalyst generates market rate returns by investing in growing businesses with accomplished leadership teams committed to creating value through prudent leverage of their human, social and environmental capital. By taking minority stakes in promising businesses, Urban Catalyst empowers entrepreneurs to expand their business and provides liquidity to founders and minority shareholders.  
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Business Features
  • $5 to $75 million in revenues
  • $500,000 to $8 million of EBITDA
  • EBITDA margins exceeding 10%
  • Successful and experienced management teams
  • History of stable and profitable growth

Types of Investments
  • Preferred equity
  •  Common equity
  • Subordinated debt

Industry Experience
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering
  • Health and Wellness
  • Consumer Products
  • Energy Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability

Invitation to Connect

We'd love to hear from you on potential investment opportunities and other ideas on how we might collaborate.

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Contact Information

Associate: Griffin Seifried
Phone: (312) 508-3919
Email: griffin@urbancatalystpartners.com

Office Location

Urban Catalyst Partners
10 S Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60606