CIVC Partners (CIVC) is a direct investment firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1970, CIVIC operates as a private equity firm focusing on middle-market buyouts, recapitalization and growth equity capital investment in various industry sectors. Additionally, the firm invests in business services, financial services, media and communications, marketing and information services, educational services and industrial growth sectors. The assets of the firm are managed by the executive management team.