About Us

A Different Kind of Partner

Based in the Midwest, LPC is a private investment firm focused on partnerships with families, business owners, and management teams. We invest personal and financial capital in great people that have built great businesses. We are selective with the companies we partner with so we can tailor our actions to each individually.

LPC starts with what’s important to the current owners and work from there to develop a growth path that is informed by their business’s unique opportunities and strengths. We do not operate from a generic playbook and we are not constrained by a fund timeline.

At LPC, we invest in great people and great businesses — on your terms, with your goals leading the way.

Our Philosophy

Our passion is partnering with the people who make businesses great. Whether looking to take a few chips off the table, fuel future growth, or looking for assistance in transitioning roles and ownership to the next generation, we’ve helped owners navigate them all. As your partner, we will battle through challenges and celebrate victories together, while pursuing our shared vision. We do it the right way — guided by a set of principles we never compromise on.

No Growth-Stifling Debt

We do not put excessive debt on the companies we partner with. Businesses need the flexibility to manage through turbulence and invest in growth.

No Quick Flips

We do not have set requirements for how long we can hold an investment in a business. This allows us to make decisions that are best for the long-term health of the company.

No Lipstick-Wearing Pigs

Our goal is to help build great businesses and not just businesses that look great. We only do add-on acquisitions that make strategic sense and can be truly integrated.

No Magic Wands

We do not hand down directives to management and expect them to be magically completed 3 months later. We collaboratively set achievable goals and work with our teams to make progress every day.

No Jerks

We only partner with people who we trust and who we enjoy working with. We do not tolerate the “smartest guy in the room” mentality. We believe success comes from humility and hunger.