ABOUT
Relationships. Rigor. Results.
At NextGen, we’re all about growth. It’s in our name, it’s on our door—it’s at the heart of our core values.
- We build lasting relationships with business owners, operators, and partners that anchor our work in trust and collaboration.
- We bring rigor to every step of the process, applying a meticulous and hands-on approach to uncover opportunities and safeguard legacies.
- And we focus relentlessly on results, driving growth in companies across the lower middle-market and delivering impact that endures.
Growing Together
NextGen Growth Partners was founded in Chicago in 2016 on a simple belief: small businesses hold extraordinary potential, and with the right partner, that value can be unlocked and preserved for generations to come.
From the start, we knew there was a better way to support business owners through transition—one rooted in care, efficiency, and trust. Our earliest backers provided not just capital, but guidance, experience, and relationships that shaped the foundation of how we work today.
Our network of entrepreneur-operators, advisors, and investors comes together to provide strategy, tools, and hands-on support designed to honor what you’ve built while driving its next stage of growth. Our goal is simple: minimize risk, unlock opportunity, and steward your business with the same dedication you always have.
Advisors
Our team of seasoned advisors provide CIRs and CEOs with invaluable experience and support in both the search and operating phases of their partnership with NGP.
CEOs in Residence
CIRs are at the core of our strategy and process. CIRs are responsible for finding qualified prospects and eventually taking the CEO seat of the acquired business.
NGP Team
From deal sourcing and talent development to executing on a transaction or providing CIR/CEO mentorship, the core NGP team is the glue that holds it all together.
Current Operators
With the help and mentorship of the NGP team and advisors, our CIRs turned CEOs are responsible for the continued growth and professionalization of each of the businesses we acquire.
Interns
Our interns provide tremendous value while working alongside the CEOs-in-Residence through investment ideation, industry research, and deal evaluation.
Business Owners
Finding and partnering with business owners that have built great businesses and are looking to smoothly transition is critical to the NGP process.
Investors
Our valued investors provide flexible and committed capital, allowing us to seamlessly execute our mission while seeking outstanding risk-adjusted returns.
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Our proven BUILD process lays the foundation for our partnership.
Build a Relationship
We connect with you at the owner level. We’re not just investors, we’ve been entrepreneurs, operators, and leaders through the toughest times. So we start by taking time to really learn about you, your goals, your business, and where you hope to go next. We know there’s no growth without relationships.
Understand & Add Value
As we learn your business, we look for ways to be genuinely helpful—sharing relevant market insights, competitive benchmarks, thoughtful research, potential growth levers, and meaningful connections. Even if a deal doesn’t happen, we want to make every interaction with you worthwhile.
Issue A Great Offer
Once you’re ready and we’ve gathered the necessary information, we’ll deliver a clear, data-driven LOI within 21 days—built with transparency and tailored to your goals. And because we have committed capital, the right partners, and deep experience, we know how to get deals done quickly. Our process is thoughtful, communicative, and transparent all along the way.
Leverage Our Team
In the first 100 days, we focus on earning trust with your team, ensuring continuity, and working with you to install a strong leadership team that fits your culture and needs.
Drive Growth
Together, we build a clear Value Creation Plan (VCP) that drives growth, sharpens operations, and scales what you’ve built while preserving what matters most.
