GCP Capital Partners

Overview

GCP Capital Partners is a U.S. private equity firm specializing in growth and majority investments in business services and select financial services. Founded in 2000, the firm has invested over $1.5 billion in more than 70 companies, with a net internal rate of return of 32% since inception. GCP typically makes equity investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million, focusing on profitable companies with operating profits up to $20 million, though it considers earlier-stage investments in certain sectors. The firm's investment criteria include both majority and minority equity checks, with a preference for companies in business services, such as insurance brokerage, vertically focused SaaS, digital marketing/data, and cybersecurity, as well as select financial services like transaction processing, payments, and community banking. GCP's senior investment team averages over 20 years of experience and has a strong track record of backing entrepreneurs and founders, with a focus on long-term partnerships and alignment of interests. The firm has a history of successful exits, with 14 portfolio companies going public after GCP's investment, and eight companies achieving enterprise values of $1 billion or higher. GCP Capital Partners was formed in 2009 as the successor to Greenhill Capital Partners, the merchant banking business of Greenhill & Co., Inc., which was founded in 2000.

Investment Focus

• Profitable companies with operating profits up to $20 million
• Equity investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million
• Focus on business services and select financial services sectors