--- title: Investing in Growth at InnovateMR with Lisa Wilding-Brown description: Lisa Wilding-Brown, CEO at InnovateMR has secured a significant investment from CIVC Partners, a Chicago-based middle-market private equity firm. image: https://podcast.littlebirdmarketing.com/hubfs/podcasts/2022/20220216-investing-in-growth-with-lisa-wilding-brown/20220217-pftp-investing-in-growth-hz.png --- [![new-logo](https://podcast.littlebirdmarketing.com/hubfs/new-logo.svg "new-logo")](https://www.littlebirdmarketing.com) - Services - [Brand Strategy](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/brand-strategy/) - Brand Strategy - [- Brand Identity](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/branding/) - [- Persona development](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/buyer-personas/) - [- Market Research](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/market-research/) - [- Fractional CMO](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/fractional-cmo) - [Content Distribution](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/content-distribution/) - Content Distribution - [- B2B Social Media](https://info.littlebirdmarketing.com/monthly-social-calendar-for-b2b-pro?__hstc=165277858.8363cca4dfb934d4c3a138fb0ee20edc.1722258138810.1722494671442.1722500495190.3&__hssc=165277858.2.1722500495190&__hsfp=916778012) - [- Ads & DemandGen](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/digital-ads/) - [- Event Marketing](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/events-marketing/) - [- Hubspot Onboarding](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/hubspot-onboarding/) - [Content Strategy](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/content-strategy/) - Content Strategy - [- SOAR™](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/soar/) - [- Revenue Sprint](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/revenue-sprint/) - [- Social Strategy](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/social-influence-course/) - [- Conference Strategy](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/events-marketing/) - [- Account Based Marketing](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/account-based-marketing) - [Content Creation](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/content-creation/) - Content Creation - [- Portfolio](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/content-creation/) - [- Videography](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/video/) - [- Photography](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/photography/) - [- Web Design](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/web-design/) - [Experience](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/experience/) - [Case Studies](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/experience/) - [MR Expertise](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/market-research) - [Learn](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://blog.littlebirdmarketing.com) - [Podcast](https://podcast.littlebirdmarketing.com) - [Free Resources](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/resources/) - [LinkedIn Training](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/social-influence-course/) - [About](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/about/) - [Contact](https://littlebirdmarketing.com/contact/) Latest ![Ponderings from the Perch](https://podcast.littlebirdmarketing.com/hubfs/2024-lbm-pftp-page-header%202.png) ## [Compelling Conversations with our Momma Bird](https://info.littlebirdmarketing.com/podcast-sponsorship) [Sponsor the Podcast](https://info.littlebirdmarketing.com/podcast-sponsorship) Latest [Podcast](https://podcast.littlebirdmarketing.com/topic/podcast) [Business Culture](https://podcast.littlebirdmarketing.com/topic/business-culture) [Collaboration is the New Competition](https://podcast.littlebirdmarketing.com/topic/collaboration-is-the-new-competition) ## [Collaboration is not Geography: What CMOs and CROs Actually Owe Each Other](https://podcast.littlebirdmarketing.com/collaboration-is-not-geography-what-cmos-and-cros-actually-owe-each-other) [Listen Now](https://podcast.littlebirdmarketing.com/collaboration-is-not-geography-what-cmos-and-cros-actually-owe-each-other) - CATEGORIES ### Subscribe to Email Updates # Investing in Growth at InnovateMR with Lisa Wilding-Brown ![Investing in Growth at InnovateMR with Lisa Wilding-Brown](https://podcast.littlebirdmarketing.com/hubfs/podcasts/2022/20220216-investing-in-growth-with-lisa-wilding-brown/20220217-pftp-investing-in-growth-hz.png) -               A celebration is in order for our friends at [InnovateMR](https://www.innovatemr.com/)! They have received a significant investment from [CIVC Partners](https://www.civc.com/), a Chicago-based middle-market private equity firm focused on investments in the business services sector.  > **“The big takeaway when you are looking to raise investment is to take your time and find the right partner. And I think we've really done that with CIVC their terrific company. They are a terrific group of folks that are already adding a tremendous amount of value to our business.”** > > **-**[**Lisa Wilding-Brown**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawildingbrown/)**, CEO** On this episode, [Priscilla](https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillamckinney/) shares a laugh and gets real about investing in growth with [Lisa Wilding-Brown](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawildingbrown/), CEO of InnovateMR. Lisa shares insights into her success as the recently-appointed CEO of InnovateMR. 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