About Us
3Q Investment Partners (“3Q Partners” or “3Q”) is a New York-based private investment firm focused on buy-out & special situation investments in the lower middle market with a commitment to social impact post-acquisition.
At 3Q Partners, we utilize our collective Emotional Quotient (EQ), Intelligence Quotient (IQ), and Social Quotient (SQ) to invest in lower middle market businesses. 3Q invests in both performing and under-performing businesses that offer a superior value proposition to their customers and also exhibit potential for expansion, revitalization, operational improvement, and growth. The firm looks for these investment opportunities within founder & family-owned businesses, corporate divestitures, complex carve-outs, and special situations across a wide range of industries and geographic markets.
Post-acquisition, 3Q Investment Partners utilizes its proprietary human capital framework to enhance financial and social impact returns for all stakeholders. Through our focused human capital framework, we strive to create opportunities where portfolio companies are oriented to serve all stakeholders including customers, suppliers, employees, shareholders and local communities.
Our collective team and advisors have the experience, skillset, and network that enables us to be well-positioned to invest in the lower middle market while also having an intentionally positive social impact. Our competitive advantages include:
- Team members have invested over $2 billion+ of institutional capital in the private equity asset class across multiple economic & business cycles
- Women & minority-owned and lead firm with 30+ years of institutional private equity and operating experience
- 100+ years of collective investing and operating experience in the lower and middle market across the investment team, operating partners, and investment committee advisors
- Opportunistic and flexible investment approach suitable for all market cycles
- Actionable post-close social impact strategy with measurable & accountable results
- Commitment to transparency and active communication with Investors and portfolio company partners
