Code Hennessy & Simmons, founded in 1988, is a private equity firm that focuses on investing in middle market companies. It specializes in the consumer, distribution, infrastructure and industrial product, and business and consumer services markets. The firm s portfolio includes more than 20 investments. Code Hennessy & Simmons manages over $2 billion of capital. The firm s portfolio includes Beacon Roofing Supply, Tharco Holdings and Utiliserve. It has a staff of nearly 20 people. The firm manages an office in Chicago. It works in collaboration with business owners, advisors, management teams and lenders. Code Hennessy & Simmons additionally invests in the paper and packaging markets.