Founded in 2001, Compass Group is a St. Louis based private-equity firm with a record of success in acquiring and building lower middle-market companies. Compass Group’s investors are comprised of current and retired executives, their families, and the principals of Compass Group. By leveraging the expertise of these individuals, in addition to capital, Compass Group provides hands-on support to aid management teams in growing businesses to the next level. Compass Group typically invests $1-$15 million in long-term capital to acquire control positions in privately held companies with revenues between $10-$50 million.