Prairie Street Capital, Inc.

About The Fund

Prairie Street Capital, Inc. is a boutique investment and advisory firm that specializes in providing growth capital, strategic guidance, and operating expertise to assist companies in navigating the complexities of expansion. Established in 1996 by Mr. Michael Barry, the firm is committed to combining the advantages of both strategic and financial partnerships while utilizing its own capital for investments. With more than just monetary support, Prairie Street Capital offers operational and strategic resources, maintaining a partnership-oriented philosophy with creative transaction structures. The firm is backed by the owner’s capital as well as institutional money from Chicago and Boston, along with a group of high net-worth individuals. Prairie Street Capital is known for its ability to provide fast transactions, ensure the certainty of close, and deliver a one-stop solution without the common practice of 'bait and switch', supported by efficient decision-making. Prairie Street Capital primarily engages in equity, mezzanine, and fund of funds investments, specializing in MBO/LBO, recapitalization, and ownership transition strategies. The firm seeks enterprise values ranging from $5 to $100 million, focusing on a 'sweet spot' of $10 to $50 million and it considers EBITDA from negative to $20 million for its investments. Areas of interest include business and financial services, distribution, and manufacturing/industrial sectors. Prairie Street Capital boasts significant industry expertise in various fields including software, education, business solutions, FinTech, hardware, health tech, and food & beverage. As a private equity fund, they manage assets totaling $525 million, with a minimum investment threshold of $10 million and a maximum of $20 million. The headquarters are located at 222 West Adams, Suite 1980, Chicago, Illinois. Prairie Street Capital establishes itself as a critical player in turnarounds and restructuring, aiming to invest in companies with the goal of value creation through improved operations, strategic reorientation, and enhanced management oversight.