Prism Capital

Private Equity Chicago, Illinois, United States ·Founded 1999

Overview

Prism Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm established in 1999, focusing on providing equity and mezzanine capital to lower middle market companies. The firm managed the Prism Opportunity Fund, a growth equity fund, and the Prism Mezzanine Fund, focusing on lower-middle market subordinated debt investments. The Prism Opportunity Fund invested in 14 companies, including SecurePipe, a digital security firm which merged with Trustwave; Celleration, a medical device company sold to Alliqua BioMedical; HighBeam Research, sold to Gale (part of Cengage Learning); SterilMed, sold to Great Hill Partners and Primus Capital; Banner Service Corp; and Fieldglass, sold to Madison Dearborn Partners. In 2011, the firm's partners began winding down the fund to pursue other interests, and they remain actively involved in winding down the remaining fund’s assets on behalf of their Limited Partners.

Investment Focus

  • Focus on lower middle market companies
  • Interest in growth equity and mezzanine capital investments
  • Preference for investments in the United States

Portfolio Companies

FieldglassSecurePipeCellerationHighBeam ResearchSterilMedBanner Service Corp

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Frequently asked questions about Prism Capital

What sectors does Prism Capital invest in?

Prism Capital invests in Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Services, and is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Prism Capital is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Prism Capital invest at?

Prism Capital backs companies at Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 2M - 15M.

Which regions does Prism Capital invest in?

Prism Capital invests across United States.

Who are the partners at Prism Capital?

Team members listed for Prism Capital include Sandra Mayasich (Partner) and ROBERT FINKEL (MANAGING PARTNER / INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER).

What companies has Prism Capital invested in?

Prism Capital's portfolio includes Fieldglass, SecurePipe, Celleration, HighBeam Research, SterilMed and Banner Service Corp.

How do I contact Prism Capital?

Prism Capital's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.

Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database