Mary Hunt, Principal and Co-Portfolio Manager at RCP Advisors, will be participating in PEWIN’s roundtable discussion, “LP/GP Perspectives: Best Practices for Co-Investing.” Join us on May 5 from 8:30–10:00 AM in Chicago! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gmf4KjuB #PEWIN #PrivateEquity #SmallBuyouts #Coinvestments
About us
Founded in 2001, RCP Advisors, a strategy of Ridgepost Capital (NYSE: RPC), is a private equity investment firm that provides access to North American small buyout fund managers through primary, secondary, and co-investment funds, as well as customized solutions and research services. RCP believes it is one of the largest fund sponsors focused on this niche, with over $18.7 billion in committed capital and 58 full-time professionals as of December 31, 2025.
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http://www.rcpadvisors.com
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- Industry
- Investment Management
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- Secondary Funds, Co-Investments, Primary Funds, Customized Solutions, Research, and Small buyouts
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353 N. Clark Street
Suite 3500
Chicago, IL 60654, US
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Updates
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RCP Advisors had the pleasure of attending and sponsoring ALTSLA 2026, one of the largest conferences dedicated to alternative investments in the West Coast. Raj Patel, Partner, spoke on the panel, “Seizing Opportunities in Lower to Middle Market and Growth Investing.” It was a valuable opportunity to share perspectives and connect with leaders across the private equity community. Thank you to our fellow panelists, all the attendees, and Markets Group for a great event! #ALTSLA2026 #PrivateEquity #LowerMiddleMarket #SmallBuyouts
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Great insights from RCP Advisors Managing Partner, Alexander Abell, on the How I Invest podcast! Alex Abell breaks down why the lower middle market has historically delivered strong results, highlighting its structural dynamics, exit characteristics, and operational approach to value creation. Thank you to David Weisburd for having us on the podcast! Listen to the full episode here: 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4d5fdMx 🟢 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4dadoOj To read the full disclosure, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gvZvZfb6
𝐈𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐋𝐏𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭? Alexander Abell points to a structural reality. The lower middle market is fragmented, with over a thousand managers and a wide dispersion of outcomes. While top quartile returns can be compelling, the left tail is real, making manager selection far more critical. There are also practical constraints. The best managers are often oversubscribed, limiting access, and large institutions struggle to deploy meaningful capital into smaller funds. Writing a $100M check into a $500M fund is rarely feasible. In many cases, it is not about preference. It is about access, scale, and the ability to underwrite a highly fragmented opportunity set. Thank you Jonathan Dane, CFA, CFP® for the intro! Special shoutouts to Steven Kaplan! We’d like to thank AlphaSense for sponsoring this episode! #PrivateEquity #InstitutionalInvesting #AssetAllocation #CapitalAllocation #LPInsights #AlternativeInvestments #PortfolioConstruction #PrivateMarkets #Buyouts #Investing Link to Podcast in Comments Below 👇
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We’re excited to share that Adam Ciborowski, CPA, Principal and Head of RCP Advisors’ Research, Performance, and Monitoring Group, will be speaking on IPEM’s upcoming webinar, “The New Deal Sourcing Playbook: How Early Adopter GPs Are Using Agentic AI to Find Off‑Market Opportunities.” Join the webinar on Thursday, March 26 at 8:00 AM CT as Adam discusses how managers are leveraging AI to enhance deal sourcing and uncover differentiated opportunities. Register for the webinar here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gcjyW_JH #IPEMCommunity #AI #LowerMiddleMarket #SmallBuyouts
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RCP Advisors is thrilled to announce several well-deserved promotions! Each team member has demonstrated exceptional commitment and talent, and their contributions have been instrumental in RCP Advisors’ success. Please join us in congratulating Rajesh Kalvakota, Hayley Dillon, Anita Foo, CPA, Jessica Gonzalez, and Billy K. on their promotions. We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to your continued contributions and achievements! #PrivateEquity #LowerMiddleMarket #SmallBuyouts #Promotions
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RCP Advisors is a Gold Sponsor at ALTSLA 2026! 📍March 23–25, 2026 | InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown RCP Advisors will host Roundtable 11, Session Two: “Advantages of PE Small Buyouts: What the Data Shows” 🕑 March 24 | 12:20 PM – 1:00 PM Raj Patel, Partner at RCP Advisors, will also be speaking at this year’s conference. Raj will participate in the panel: “Seizing Opportunities in Lower to Middle Market and Growth Investing” 🕑 March 24 | 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM If you’re attending ALTSLA, we’d love to connect. Reach out to Madeleine Abbott at mabbott@rcpadvisors.com to schedule one-on-one time with our team. Learn more about the event: https://altsla.com/
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RCP Advisors has awarded Mason Wells, a Milwaukee based, Midwest focused private equity firm, its 2025 Manager of the Year. The recognition reflects the firm’s consistent discipline, collaborative style, and historically well executed realizations. Mason Wells is known for its steady investment approach, focus on operational fundamentals, and commitment to supporting management teams in building durable, well positioned businesses—qualities that have contributed to its long standing partnerships with investors and portfolio companies. Please read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/g_jUSwXT #PrivateEquity #SmallBuyouts #LowerMiddleMarket #ManageroftheYear
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Please join us in welcoming Allyn (Allie) Haynes, CPA and Jack McMenamin to RCP Advisors! Allie joins us as Vice President of RCP’s Customized Solutions; Jack joins us as an Investment Associate. We are thrilled to have them on board and proud to continue growing our team. #PrivateEquity #SmallBuyouts #LowerMiddleMarket #NewHires
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RCP Advisors was pleased to host our 2026 Winter Summit in Munich last week! It was a valuable opportunity to connect with our limited partners and share updates on our firm, the evolving market landscape, and our family of funds — spanning across primaries, secondaries, and co-investments. A special thank you to our GP keynote speaker, Bijan Salehizadeh of NaviMed Capital, and to all who joined us and contributed to a thoughtful and engaging discussion. #Munich #InvestorEvents #PrivateEquity #SmallBuyouts
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RCP Advisors has awarded Sverica Capital Management, a private equity firm focused on partnering with founder-led businesses in the lower middle market, its 2025 Deal of the Year Award in connection with the Firm’s stewardship of Coastal Cloud. RCP has been a committed partner to Sverica across multiple funds. Sverica’s consistent strategy execution, domain-driven sourcing, and collaborative approach with founders have made it a standout investor in the lower middle market. Please read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gekXB7nV #privateequity #smallbuyouts #dealoftheyear
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