Community Equity Partners

Community Equity Partners (CEP) is a private equity firm based in Chicago that specializes in lower middle-market investments, with a primary focus on the healthcare services and business services sectors. The firm partners with founder-led organizations to provide strategic capital, operational expertise, and growth resources necessary for scaling and professionalization. Their healthcare investment strategy typically targets service-oriented models such as behavioral health, dental service organizations (DSOs), and specialized outpatient care. CEP aims to drive value through operational improvements and strategic growth initiatives rather than direct drug development or biotechnology research.