Maxim Partners

Maxim Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Hinsdale, Illinois, focusing on lower middle-market investments in the United States and Canada. Established in 1991, the firm specializes in later-stage and emerging growth companies across various sectors, including education, energy, environmental services, and health and wellness. Maxim Partners typically invests between $3 million and $150 million in companies with revenues ranging from $10 million to $200 million and aims to support entrepreneur and founder-led businesses. In the education sector, the firm emphasizes online learning, corporate training, and educational services. Its energy investments cover oilfield services, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. The environmental focus includes waste management and emissions treatment, while health and wellness investments target nutritional products, fitness services, and preventative health solutions. Maxim Partners prefers to take a board seat in its portfolio companies while allowing entrepreneurs to maintain significant ownership stakes, leveraging their industry expertise and connections to drive growth.