Chicago, Ill. — January 8, 2025: Prospect Partners (“Prospect”), a Chicago-based pre-lower middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the promotions of Mike McInerney to Partner and Kyle Slovis to Vice President.
Mike joined Prospect Partners in 2015 and has been heavily involved with Prospect’s investments in platforms such as All Glass & Windows, Central States HVAC Solutions, Entech Computer Services and Extera Building Solutions. After joining Prospect as a Vice President, Mike was previously promoted to Director in 2021.
“Mike’s hard work, investment talent and significant contributions to our firm have allowed us to continue building a leading firm focused on the pre-lower middle market” said Brad O’Dell, Partner. “With Mike’s experience and knowledge in the pre-lower middle market, we are confident he will play a key role in creating investment opportunities for Fund V and beyond.”
Kyle joined Prospect Partners in 2020 as an Associate and was previously promoted to Senior Associate in 2023. Kyle has played a key role in executing numerous acquisitions and exit transactions since joining Prospect in 2020 and has been heavily involved with Prospect’s investments in platforms such as CCS, Central States HVAC Solutions, and Extera Building Solutions.
“Kyle’s diligence in evaluating and executing transactions has been pivotal over the past four years, and his commitment to supporting our management teams exemplifies our Entrepreneur Support System and our partnership-oriented approach to building high-quality businesses” said Brett Holcomb, Partner.
“These well-earned promotions reflect the outstanding contributions Mike and Kyle have made to our firm’s success,” said Erik Maurer, Partner. “We’re proud to have them as part of Prospect Partners and we are excited to see all that they will accomplish in the years ahead.”
About Prospect Partners
Founded in 1998, Prospect Partners is an active investor and builder of pre-middle market companies. Prospect focuses on partnering with management teams to complete recapitalizations, build-ups, carve-outs, and generational transitions. The Prospect team brings deep domain expertise building high potential companies through both operational improvements and acquisitions. For more information, please visit: www.prospect-partners.com.