Firm at a glance
Prospect Partners is a platform private equity firm founded in 1998 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, per its own website [S1][S2].
What they buy
The firm’s publicly disclosed portfolio as of early 2026 shows concentration in business services and technology-enabled operations [S1][S2]. Observed sectors include managed IT and cybersecurity services, exterior building services, and home services [S2]. The firm appears to pursue platform investments and then execute add-on acquisitions, with three add-on transactions completed in the trailing twelve months through early 2026 [S2].
Portfolio
Technology and IT Services
Entech (managed IT, AI, and cybersecurity services) [S2]; ProClip [S1]
Building and Home Services
Extera Building Solutions (exterior building services) [S2]; Complete Home Services (platform, acquired June 2025) [S2]; Bland Landscaping [S1]; Owen Equipment [S1]
Other Services
Waste Harmonics [S1]; Blackwood Solutions [S1]; MINUTEMAN [S1]
Recent activity (last 24 months)
* January 22, 2026: ProClip acquired INOVATIV (add-on) [S2]
* February 10, 2026: Entech acquired C2 Computer Services, Inc. (add-on) [S2]
* November 10, 2025: Entech acquired LAN Infotech (add-on) [S2]
* July 15, 2025: Extera Building Solutions acquired N.F. Mansuetto & Sons Inc. (add-on) [S2]
* June 24, 2025: Exit of Wedgewood Weddings [S2]
* June 10, 2025: Acquisition of Complete Home Services (platform) [S2]
* March 26, 2025: Exit of All Glass & Windows [S2]
How this firm fits a seller
Prospect Partners closed Fund V at a $225 million hard cap in October 2024, indicating active deployment capacity [S3]. The firm’s recent transaction history shows both platform acquisitions and a consistent add-on strategy, with three bolt-on deals completed in the twelve months ending early 2026 [S2]. The two exits in 2025 (Wedgewood Weddings and All Glass & Windows) suggest the firm maintains an active realization program alongside new investments [S2]. For owner-operators in managed services, building services, or related sectors, the firm’s pattern of platform investment followed by strategic add-ons may offer both immediate liquidity and participation in continued consolidation.
Sources
[S1] https://prospect-partners.com (as of 2024-01-01)
[S2] https://prospect-partners.com/insights/ (as of 2026-04-30)
[S3] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241001451444/en/Prospect-Partners-Successfully-Closes-Oversubscribed-Fund-V-at-%24225-Million-Hard-Cap (as of 2024-10-01)
Frequently asked questions
Does Prospect Partners buy managed IT, AI, and cybersecurity services businesses?
Yes, per publicly available information. The firm’s portfolio includes Entech, a managed IT, AI, and cybersecurity services platform, which has completed at least two add-on acquisitions (LAN Infotech in November 2025 and C2 Computer Services in February 2026) [S2]. This suggests active interest in the managed services sector.
What companies has Prospect Partners acquired recently?
The most recent platform acquisition was Complete Home Services in June 2025 [S2]. Recent add-on transactions include INOVATIV (acquired by ProClip in January 2026), C2 Computer Services (acquired by Entech in February 2026), and LAN Infotech (acquired by Entech in November 2025) [S2].
Where is Prospect Partners based and how big is the firm?
The firm is based in Chicago, Illinois [S2]. Prospect Partners closed its fifth fund at a $225 million hard cap in October 2024, with the fund reported as oversubscribed [S3].
Is Prospect Partners still actively acquiring?
Yes, based on recent transaction activity. The firm completed a platform acquisition in June 2025 (Complete Home Services) and three add-on acquisitions between November 2025 and February 2026, indicating ongoing deployment [S2].
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