Circle City Capital Group

We're not private equity; we're a group of Midwesterners working to build a collection of great companies. How will we do that? We acquire and operate private companies, partner or co-invest with operators of private companies, and invest in public companies.

Starting with a small amount of savings and an SBA loan, we created Circle City Capital Group and began acquiring operating businesses in 2019. Today, we own and operate 8 brands under 4 operating groups: USA-Made apparel & soft goods, home décor, Montessori, and financial training & services.

Check out our portfolio of companies below.

Joe Van Deman

Partner

Joe graduated from Xavier University with an MBA. He spent nearly seven years at Google where he worked to launch and optimize sales and support operations in more than 10 countries. Prior to founding Circle City Capital Group Inc., he worked in a variety of early-stage technology companies, leading product development and business operations.

Colin King, CPA, CFA

Partner

Colin graduated from Indiana University with a master’s degree in accounting. He spent two years as an auditor with Ernst & Young where he obtained his CPA license. He then spent six years in senior investment roles with Kirr, Marbach & Co., an Indiana registered investment advisor. Prior to founding Circle City Capital Group Inc, he worked as CFO at Little Engine Ventures, an Indiana-based private equity firm.

Dan Vaughn

Director of Digital

Dan graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Marketing. After spending a year in marketing and public relations for Bentley Motors, he joined Google. During 17 years at Google he focused on helping everyone from SMBs to Google’s largest advertisers maximize their ad dollars. He lives in Michigan with his wife and three young children. He enjoys running and has completed over 15 marathons.

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Brickyard Logistics

Automotive Part Delivery Acquired: 2018, since exited

Alpha Accounting

Small Business Accounting Acquired: 2019, since exited

BSH Accountants

Small Business Accounting Acquired: 2019, since exited

Positive Bookkeeping

Small Business Accounting Acquired: 2020, since exited

Montessori Official

Affordable Montessori Supplies Acquired: 2021

Alpha Accounting

Small Business Accounting Acquired: 2019, since exited

BSH Accountants

Small Business Accounting Acquired: 2019, since exited

Positive Bookkeeping

Small Business Accounting Acquired: 2020, since exited

Brickyard Logistics

Automotive Part Delivery Acquired: 2018, since exited

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