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For the third year, Crescendo is pleased to announce its Designation from Inc. Magazine, as a “2025 Founder Friendly Investor,” an Award Given to a Select Few Private Equity Firms.

Over the last ~10 years, Crescendo has invested in 14 platforms, typically making multiple follow-on investments, for a total of ~35 acquisitions. Of these, ~30 were founder-owned.

Crescendo’s approach is geared to appeal to founder-owner-operators.  Starting with deep respect for the domain expertise of the founder, Crescendo develops a highly collaborative approach to future growth focused on maintaining culture, investing in people and enhancing process.  

Managing General Partner Mike MacRitchie said, “We’ve developed a culture and approach that resonates with founders, and we will continue to augment and refine Crescendo’s founder-centric investment style.”

Crescendo, primarily based in Chicago, has 7 investment professionals and 5 operating partners. Crescendo focuses exclusively on old-economy businesses and has a particularly strong niche in the construction, service and trade segments.