Dave G. Chandler
Founder at Chicago Growth Partners LLC
Profile
Dave entered the private equity business upon joining William Blair & Company from Morgan Stanley’s Investment Banking Division in 1987.
At William Blair, he partnered with Tim Murray and other colleagues to build the firm’s merchant banking capabilities, which were ultimately known as William Blair Capital Partners.
While at William Blair, Dave and his Partners raised, invested and managed four private equity funds over a 17-year period.
In 2004, the team leading WBCP established Chicago Growth Partners on an independent basis while continuing to manage the William Blair funds.
Since 2004, Dave has served as Managing Partner and Co-Founder of CGP.
Collectively, the William Blair and CGP funds totaled $1.5 billion in committed capital.
Over the past 30 years, Dave has served as a board member of numerous privately-held companies, primarily in the education, healthcare and technology services markets.
Dave received his MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and a BA in history from Princeton University.
He served as Board Chair of the Golden Apple Foundation from 2007 to 2016 and remains on its Executive Committee.
Golden Apple is a non-profit organization dedicated to recruiting, developing and supporting excellent teachers in schools of need throughout Illinois.
He is also a board member of the Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL), a Chicago non-profit organization that creates schools of excellence by developing highly effective teachers and transforming education outcomes in Chicago’s lowest performing schools.
AUSL manages 31 Chicago Public Schools serving nearly 18,000 students.
Dave G. Chandler active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Chicago Growth Partners LLC
 Chicago Growth Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Chicago Growth Partners LLC (Chicago Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Robert Blank, David Chandle, Arda Minocherhomjee and Timothy Murray. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Founder | 01/01/2004 |
ParkerGale LLC
 ParkerGale LLC Investment ManagersFinance ParkerGale LLC (Parkergale) is a private equity firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Golden Apple Foundation For Excellence In Teaching
 Golden Apple Foundation For Excellence In Teaching Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Golden Apple Foundation For Excellence In Teaching operates as a non-profit organization that provides education services. It offers golden apple scholars of Illinois program and golden apple awards for excellence in teaching and leadership. The company was founded by Martin J. Koldyke and Patricia Koldyke on July 30, 1985 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Dave G. Chandler
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
2Checkout.com, Inc.
 2Checkout.com, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services 2Checkout.com, Inc. provides all-in-one monetization platform for global businesses. Its platform features advanced eCommerce, subscription management, compliance, tax management, foreign exchange, and payment capabilities that merchants use to serve consumers and businesses worldwide. The company was founded by David Alan Homewood and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
William Blair Capital Partners LLC
 William Blair Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1982, William Blair Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm located in Chicago. The firm is a subsidiary of William Blair & Co. LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Dave G. Chandler
| Princeton University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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Chicago Growth Partners LLC
Chicago Growth Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Chicago Growth Partners LLC (Chicago Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Robert Blank, David Chandle, Arda Minocherhomjee and Timothy Murray. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
William Blair Capital Partners LLC
William Blair Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1982, William Blair Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm located in Chicago. The firm is a subsidiary of William Blair & Co. LLC | Finance |
ParkerGale LLC
ParkerGale LLC Investment ManagersFinance ParkerGale LLC (Parkergale) is a private equity firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry. | Finance |
2Checkout.com, Inc.
2Checkout.com, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services 2Checkout.com, Inc. provides all-in-one monetization platform for global businesses. Its platform features advanced eCommerce, subscription management, compliance, tax management, foreign exchange, and payment capabilities that merchants use to serve consumers and businesses worldwide. The company was founded by David Alan Homewood and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Technology Services |
Golden Apple Foundation For Excellence In Teaching
Golden Apple Foundation For Excellence In Teaching Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Golden Apple Foundation For Excellence In Teaching operates as a non-profit organization that provides education services. It offers golden apple scholars of Illinois program and golden apple awards for excellence in teaching and leadership. The company was founded by Martin J. Koldyke and Patricia Koldyke on July 30, 1985 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
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