Founded 1993, 13i Capital Corporation provides Private Equity Capital to lower middle market companies throughout the world. 13i specializes in buying controlling interest in privately held Industrial, Manufacturing and Distribution companies that are transitioning from entrepreneurial firms to a more professionally managed enterprise. 13i seeks companies with revenues from $5 million to $20 million, and EBITDA in excess of $1 million. 13i Capital works with companies in the United States, Europe and India, as well as the rest of the world. Some specific areas of interest include Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; Houston, Texas; Racine, Wisconsin; Chennai, India; Gemmingen, Germany; and Hradec Karlove, Czech Republic.