Austin, TX – 8 March 2025– CIO Views Magazine proudly features Zeena Rao, Managing Partner at ICV Partners, LLC, on the cover of our esteemed edition, “Top 10 Empowering Women Leaders to Follow in 2025.” With a career spanning over 25 years, Zeena has built a reputation as a visionary leader in private equity, transforming businesses while preserving their core values and fostering mentorship within the industry.
Scaling Businesses with Purpose: Zeena Rao’s Private Equity Leadership
Zeena Rao is a trailblazer in the private equity sector, specializing in investments that unlock the full potential of family and founder-led businesses and corporate carve-outs. As Managing Partner at ICV Partners, LLC, she has played a crucial role in scaling companies through strategic growth initiatives, operational improvements, and geographic expansion.
To read the full article on Zeena Rao, visit the cover story here: https://cioviews.com/scaling-businesses-with-purpose-zeena-raos-private-equity-journey/
Her investment in Horizon Air Freight, a niche maritime logistics company, is a prime example of her expertise. Under her leadership, the company expanded from a family-run U.S. business into a global operation across 30 locations. Revenue increased six-fold, EBITDA more than tripled, and the employee base grew from 28 to over 400 individuals.
“Our approach focuses on collaborative growth, ensuring that businesses not only expand but also maintain the integrity and values that made them successful in the first place,” Zeena states.
A Passion for Mentorship and Leadership Development
Zeena is deeply committed to mentorship and leadership development within the private equity industry. Having started as an Analyst, she understands the importance of nurturing talent at all levels. At ICV Partners, she has played a pivotal role in the firm’s two-year Associate program, which has launched over 50 successful careers in asset management, operations, and entrepreneurship.
“We believe that great businesses are built by great people, and we focus on ensuring that we attract and develop top talent to drive performance,” Zeena explains.
ICV Partners’ Founder-Friendly Approach
Zeena and her team prioritize alignment with family and founder-led businesses, ensuring that strategic growth initiatives are implemented without compromising company culture. By collaborating with CEOs and gaining a deep understanding of people and processes, they ensure growth strategies are consistent with the leadership team’s values.
“We provide not just capital, but hands-on strategic support, industry expertise, and an extensive network to accelerate growth while preserving what makes a business unique,” Zeena says.
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Her leadership extends across multiple boards, including Interstate Auto Care, FleetOptics, Mintz Group, and JK&T Wings, demonstrating her influence in the Services sector and her ability to drive impactful, long-term change.
A Vision for the Future: Cultivating Talent and Driving Growth
Zeena’s mission for 2025 and beyond includes:
✅ Expanding mentorship to cultivate the next generation of private equity professionals.
✅ Collaborating with family and founder-led companies to drive transformative growth while preserving core values.
✅ Foster a culture of continuous learning and leadership excellence through organizations.
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About ICV Partners, LLC
ICV Partners is an experienced private equity firm that invests in North American companies with $25 to $250 million in revenue in the business services and consumer sectors. ICV collaborates with family and founder-led businesses, and corporate carve-outs to drive transformational growth. ICV celebrated its 25th year anniversary recently. Additional information is available at www.icvpartners.com.
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