CapX Partners named new additions James Fox and Justin Wirt to its staff as the firm continues to expand its Chicago office.

James Fox joined CapX Partners in October 2015 and assists with investment underwriting and portfolio management. Prior to joining CapX, Fox was a commercial banking officer for Wintrust Financial where he underwrote leveraged and asset-based transactions and managed a portfolio of middle-market clients. He also completed the bank’s credit training program.

Justin Wirt joined CapX Partners in October 2015 and assists with investment underwriting and portfolio management. Prior to joining CapX, Justin was a management consultant at Plante Moran in the business valuation group.

Chicago-based CapX Partners is a specialty finance company that focuses on private equity and venture backed portfolio companies looking for debt financing in the $2 million to $20 million range.