Madison Dearborn Partners
Four decades of investing in middle market companies.
Madison Dearborn Partners
Raised aggregate capital of approximately $31 billion and completed investments in more than 160 companies.
Madison Dearborn Partners
Successful track record of growing businesses in partnership with company management.

One Firm. Sector Experts. Demonstrated Success.

Industry Expertise

Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC ("MDP") is a leading private equity investment firm based in Chicago that, since its formation in 1992, has raised aggregate capital of approximately $31 billion and has completed over 150 investments.

Reliable Partners

Our proven history demonstrates that the combination of a talented management team with MDP resources is a powerful formula for success.
Founded in Partnership

Flexible Approach

We skillfully pursue control buyouts and growth equity investments for the benefit of our partners and investors.
Investment Portfolio

A Balanced Team

The MDP Managing Directors have been at the firm for an average of 15 years. This long-shared tenure, combined with our partnership approach and single office in Chicago, creates a distinctive culture that we are proud of today.
Meet Our Team