St. Louis-Based Private Equity Firm
Helping great businesses achieve their true potential.
Compass Group Equity Partners is a St. Louis private equity firm built on the belief that great partnerships start with shared values and a clear sense of direction.
We are Compass Group. We partner with lower-middle market companies to build long-term value.
Compass Group began in 2014 as an independent sponsor, quickly moving to two oversubscribed funds in two years: Fund II with $255 million in investor commitments in 2022 and Fund III with $408 million in investor commitments in 2024. Compass is currently investing out of Fund III.
A grounded approach to growth.
We take the work we do for our partners and investors seriously. Talk to us, and you’ll find a team that listens closely, acts with transparency and shows up every day to get it done.
Our Midwestern roots give us a deep respect for founders who built their businesses the hard way. We understand stewardship, the weight of legacy, and the importance of people. That shared mindset creates alignment from day one and supports thoughtful growth that lasts.
Values that keep us—and our partners—on course.
Our five core values act as our compass. They define how we work, how we lead, and how we earn trust. Founders feel it in how we engage. Investors see it in how build long-term value.
Everybody matters
We listen first and invest in people. Respect builds stronger businesses.
Do what’s right
We lead with integrity and keep our word.
Customer-focused
We anticipate needs, stay flexible, and deliver on promises.
Results matter
We hold ourselves accountable and measure what matters.
Be better
We keep learning, improving, and moving forward, together.
Values that keep us—and our partners—on course.
Our five core values act as our compass. They define how we work, how we lead, and how we earn trust. Founders feel it in how we engage. Investors see it in how build long-term value.
Everybody matters
We listen first and invest in people. Respect builds stronger businesses.
Do what’s right
We lead with integrity and keep our word.
Customer-focused
We anticipate needs, stay flexible, and deliver on promises.
Results matter
We hold ourselves accountable and measure what matters.
Be better
We keep learning, improving, and moving forward, together.
Building trust in private equity.
Over the years, we’ve helped founders expand and plan for transition.
For us, the most important measure of success is in the relationships that endure, the businesses that thrive, and the legacies that continue to grow.
We can’t wait to see what we can achieve together.
