RCP ADVISORS, LLC
RCP ADVISORS, LLC is a buyout, secondary and other fund in the US writing $7.5M–$40M checks into consumer-goods and business-services.
- Stages
- buyout, secondary, other
- Sectors
- consumer-goods, business-services
- Check size
- $7.5M–$40M
- Invests in
- US-wide
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2001
- Assets under management
- $18.7B
Thesis
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, RCP Advisors, LLC is a private equity firm focused on the North American lower middle-market buyout sector. Their investment thesis centers on the small buyout sector, believing it historically delivers high and consistent returns. They partner with North American buyout fund managers who typically manage funds between $100 million and $1 billion, investing in companies with enterprise values between $25 million and $500 million. RCP's strategy includes primary funds, secondary funds (e.g., RCP Secondary Opportunity Fund V closed on $1.25 billion), co-investment funds (e.g., RCPDirect V closed on $994 million), and advisory services. As of August 31, 2025, RCP had over $18.7 billion in committed capital. For direct co-investments, they make minority equity investments typically between $7.5 million and $40 million.
Common questions
Does RCP ADVISORS, LLC invest at the buyout stage?
Yes. RCP ADVISORS, LLC lists buyout, secondary and other among the stages it invests in.
What check size does RCP ADVISORS, LLC write?
RCP ADVISORS, LLC writes $7.5M–$40M checks.
Where does RCP ADVISORS, LLC invest?
RCP ADVISORS, LLC invests in the US.