Investment history and track record.

Technology Services | Founder and CEO

In 1999, Jim partnered with private equity investors to acquire four IT staffing and services businesses with approximately $120 million in combined revenue. Following the dot-com downturn and September 11, Jim led a financial restructuring, including the acquisition of outstanding senior debt at a substantial discount. The company recovered to more than $100 million in annual revenue before being sold in 2004.

Investment Banking | Founder

Jim founded CHILDS Advisory Partners in 2009, building a middle-market investment bank specializing in M&A for staffing, consulting and outsourcing businesses. The firm expanded into additional sectors and was named National Boutique Investment Bank of the Year in 2014. Citizens Financial Group acquired the business in 2019, after which Jim led Citizens' M&A division through 2022, tripling annual revenue to more than $100 million.

Professional Staffing | Founder, Chairman and Investor

Jim founded The Intersect Group in 2006, investing less than $1 million of his own capital to establish a professional staffing business serving the IT and accounting sectors. As Chairman and investor, he assembled the leadership team and helped grow the business to approximately $65 million in revenue and $6 million in EBITDA. In 2017, he sold an 80% controlling interest to MSouth Equity Partners, generating more than $40 million in proceeds and a return exceeding 40x his initial investment, excluding prior profit distributions.

Source: MSouth Equity Partners recapitalization announcement

Retail Technology | CCP I Investment

In 2011, Childs Capital Partners invested alongside Chicago Growth Partners and management in FineLine Technologies, a provider of barcode and technology solutions to major retailers. The investment was made at an approximately $80 million company valuation. FineLine was subsequently sold in 2016 for more than $300 million, generating a 6.0x net return and 57% IRR for CCP I investors.

Source: Summit Partners transaction announcement

Healthcare Services | Minority Investor

KREWE Anesthesia is a specialized anesthesia staffing business serving hospitals and surgical centers. Childs Capital Partners acquired a 20% minority ownership position alongside its two founders, helping establish back-office capabilities, build a dedicated sales engine and develop differentiated service offerings. The company grew from inception to approximately $50 million in revenue in just three years and was acquired by CHG Healthcare in 2026.

Source: CHG Healthcare acquisition announcement

Data and AI Services | Current Investment

Koantek is a technology services firm specializing in enterprise data modernization, engineering and AI deployment, with deep expertise in Databricks. Following his investment, Jim helped establish a board and assemble an experienced operating team to guide the company's next phase of growth. The business has more than doubled revenue and reached profitability. Koantek was recognized as Databricks' 2024 Innovation Partner of the Year.

Source: Databricks 2024 global partner awards

Data and AI Services | Current Investment and Board Member

Muttdata is a data and AI consulting firm specializing in analytics engineering, generative AI and marketing technology. Childs Capital Partners participated in its first institutional investment round alongside Resultiv Capital and Founders Advocate in 2026. Jim joined the board to support the company's growth and expansion across the Americas. Muttdata was recognized as Databricks' 2025 LATAM AI Enterprise Partner of the Year.

Source: Muttdata investment announcement