Recognition highlights firm’s track record of backing founder-led companies.

Comvest Private Equity, a leading middle-market investment firm, today announced that it has been named to Inc.’s 2025 Founder-Friendly Investors list for its work supporting founder-led companies. The list recognizes the capital providers that fund entrepreneurs and help them thrive through collaboration and active involvement in the business after their investments.

“Comvest Private Equity has a proud history of partnering with entrepreneurs, supporting nearly three dozen founder-led companies in building businesses for lasting growth,” said Maneesh Chawla, Managing Partner of Comvest Private Equity. “Inc.’s recognition reflects the strength of the relationships we have built with exceptional founders and management teams. Their vision, resilience, and commitment to building great businesses inspire us every day.”

To compile the list, Inc. went straight to the source: entrepreneurs who have sold to private equity and venture capital firms. Founders filled out a questionnaire about their experiences partnering with private equity, venture capital, and debt firms and shared data on how their companies have grown during these partnerships.

“Raising capital is no small feat for today’s entrepreneurs. That’s why discovering investors who offer more than just financial backing—those who bring mentorship, resources, and a true spirit of partnership to your growth journey—is both rare and invaluable,” said Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. “The 2025 Founder-Friendly Investors are collaborators and dedicated to helping their portfolio companies succeed.”

For more information or to view the complete list of honorees, visit https://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors.

About Comvest Private Equity

Comvest Private Equity is a leading middle-market investment firm partnering with companies across the consumer, healthcare services, business services, and industrial services sectors. Since 2000, Comvest Private Equity has focused on control investments in businesses with strong growth potential, working alongside management teams to provide financial sponsorship, strategic guidance, and operational resources to build businesses for lasting growth. Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Comvest Private Equity manages nearly $2 billion in assets across four flagship funds. For more information, please visit https://comvest.com.

This award was provided by Inc. on October 28, 2025. Winning firms were selected based on their track record, reputation, leadership, and founder references. Like all entrants, Comvest Private Equity paid a required application fee to be considered for this recognition.

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“Comvest Private Equity has a proud history of partnering with entrepreneurs, supporting nearly three dozen founder-led companies in building businesses for lasting growth,” said Maneesh Chawla, Managing Partner of Comvest Private Equity.