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2027 Cohort: CEO-in-Residence

NextGen Growth Partners · Chicago, IL · On-site

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About NextGen Growth Partners

NGP is a private equity firm that partners with entrepreneurial talent to invest in, operate and grow lower middle market businesses.

About the role

As a CEO-in-Residence (CIR) at NGP, you’ll be a natural leader, committed to providing a legacy preservation plan for a pre-existing small business, driving growth, and overseeing the entire operation of a company. You’ll work hand-in-hand with our investment team, Advisory Board, and interns to craft investment theses, build a pipeline of opportunities, forge relationships with prospective sellers and industry leaders, and ultimately acquire and lead a company as its CEO. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • We are looking for passionate and driven individuals with deep industry experience in the sector they want to acquire in who are eager to take the helm of a lower middle market business with EBITDA in the $1.5 to $7 million range
More about this role

Welcome to NextGen Growth Partners’ 2027 CIR Application. Our firm brings together remarkable founders and owners ready for their next chapter with aspiring CEOs ready to acquire, operate, and grow thriving businesses across the lower-middle market. We support our CIRs every step of the way with the capital, partnership, and resources to preserve what's been built and create what comes next.

We are looking for passionate and driven individuals with deep industry experience in the sector they want to acquire in who are eager to take the helm of a lower middle market business with EBITDA in the $1.5 to $7 million range.

As a CEO-in-Residence (CIR) at NGP, you’ll be a natural leader, committed to providing a legacy preservation plan for a pre-existing small business, driving growth, and overseeing the entire operation of a company. You’ll work hand-in-hand with our investment team, Advisory Board, and interns to craft investment theses, build a pipeline of opportunities, forge relationships with prospective sellers and industry leaders, and ultimately acquire and lead a company as its CEO. Once you partner with a business, you’ll relocate and step into the role you’ve been preparing...

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