National Law Review
7/24/2026

Prosperity Partners Receives Majority Investment from Lightyear Capital
Short summary
Chicago-based accounting firm Prosperity Partners will receive a majority growth investment from NY-based PE firm Lightyear Capital, with prior investor Unity Partners retaining a minority stake. Prosperity grew from $10M to $80M+ in revenue over three years under Unity, completing nine strategic add-ons. The deal includes an Employee Purpose Plan distributing approximately $18 million to employees, with the transaction expected to close in Q3 2026.
- •Lightyear Capital making majority investment in Prosperity Partners; Unity Partners retains minority stake
- •Prosperity grew from $10M to $80M+ revenue in three years with nine strategic add-ons
- •Employee Purpose Plan to distribute ~$18M across employee base; deal expected to close Q3 2026
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