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Join this fireside chat to uncover the remarkable journey of 5CP, the special partnership with the Steans family and the innovative strategies Jessica and Jen use to drive impactful, purpose-driven investments. This is a conversation you won't want to miss! Hear from this panel at our upcoming Women in Private Funds Summit, October 8-9 in Boston, MA. GP tickets are currently limited, secure yours today. Register here: https://hubs.li/Q02DHt8k0 Speakers: Jessica Patton & Jennifer Steans #investinginsights #womeninfinance #womenevents #investmentstrategies #summit #industryinsights #privateequity #firesidechat

We are proud to share that 5CP Managing Partners Bruce Hampton and Marques Torbert have been named to Crain's Chicago Business 40 under 40 class of 2023! For 34 years, Crain’s 40 Under 40 feature has spotlighted young business, nonprofit, government and cultural leaders who have made an impact on Chicago. It’s a prescient list that has predicted the paths of future Fortune 500 CEOs, entrepreneurs, famed artists, civic leaders and bold-name politicos. Check out the feature at ChicagoBusiness.com/40s and in Crain’s print issue.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our Portfolio Optimization Group and the addition of Will Smith as an operating partner, providing operating expertise and industry focus as our firm continues its growth momentum! Smith brings more than 25 years of operating experience with a strong track record of growth, M&A, and operational leadership. Smith has served in various executive roles leading teams of up to 1,000 employees across his experiences. Smith previously served as Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at private equity-backed One Call, where he helped grow the company to more than $1 billion in revenue and led its client services, client analytics, stakeholder experience, sales and marketing teams. Learn more from our press release below. https://lnkd.in/g8mJjCak

We are excited to announce our investment in Peace Out Skincare! See the announcement as featured in WWD below. “Our collaboration with Peace Out is driven by our shared passion to create positive impact for communities as well as Peace Out’s emphasis on inclusion, which aligns with 5th Century Partners’ belief that diversity is a core tenet of financial success. Peace Out is a rapidly growing business that delivers superior products, and we look forward to partnering with the team to expand on the incredible momentum they have built over the last five years.” Catie Bennett, 5CP Managing Director Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gkUZ3JC7 https://lnkd.in/gDA_EpMS

IT'S OFFICIAL - APPLICATIONS FOR THE VISIBLE HANDS 2022 ACCELERATOR ARE NOW OPEN! - https://lnkd.in/d_eVcsbu Apply now for access to pre-seed funding, social capital, mentorship and more - our applications are ROLLING so you don't want to wait to apply! #visiblehands #founder #startup #cohort #visionaries #vc #tech #funding #entrepreneurs #innovation

We are proud to announce the close of our $144 million debut fund, which was substantially oversubscribed and above our initial target of $100 million! We are grateful to have outsized support from our LPs, advisors, and stakeholders. We are excited about the path ahead and look forward to partnering with talented operators and management teams who share our passion to transform the future of business! https://lnkd.in/d2rRe3a3

Get to know Jessica Patton, Co-Founder & Principal at 5th Century Partners: Person She'd Most Like to Meet: Oprah Favorite Artist: Beyoncé Favorite Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear University: Howard University and Stanford University Graduate School of Business Favorite Podcast: Death, Sex & Money Most Passionate Cause: Closing the gender and racial wealth gap Fun Fact: I love cats and have two kittens, Doubles and Mochi!

We are hiring a Senior Associate! If you or anyone you know is interested reach out to us directly at careers@5cpartners.com. #hiring #careers #recruitment #privateequity