ABOUT US

Our Story

KCB Private Equity is a long-term, control investor in growing small to medium sized businesses. Our long-term investment perspective and commitment of significant personal capital rather than third-party capital differentiate us from traditional private equity firms. We offer sellers significant liquidity today while providing long-term continuity to their businesses. This philosophy allows KCB to build strong relationships with management and nurture solid growing portfolio companies without the pressures of a short exit time frame.

We Provide Capital to Fund:

Organic Growth or
Strategic Acquisitions

Succession Planning in
Family Businesses

Buyouts of Passive Shareholders

Diversification of an
Owner’s Wealth

Partner Profile

Successful partnerships require a shared vision of the future. If we partner with you, it means that we are 100% committed to your vision and believe we can play a valuable role in achieving it.

Strong management willing to stay with the business and retain an equity stake

Significant, identifiable organic and/or acquisition growth potential

Highly differentiated business model, products and/or services

Strong market position with identifiable barriers to entry

Limited customer concentration

+Investment Criteria

$2 to $10 million of EBITDA with margins of greater than 10%
$20 to $100 million in recurring revenue.
Require control position (economic or voting) with substantial
participation by management.
Public and private companies as well as divisional divestitures will be considered; turnaround, bankrupt and distressed situations will not be considered.

+Geographic Orientation

We consider opportunities throughout the United States and Canada.

+Industry Focus

Retail
Consumer products and services
Business services/outsourcing (including technology and software tools)
Healthcare services (especially skilled nursing facilities)
Education and training services (for-profit) and products
Light manufacturing
Value-added distribution

How WE GROW with you?

1 Establishment of a Professional Board of Directors

2 Strategy Development

3 Strengthening Sales and Marketing Capabilities

4 Enhancing Operational Efficiency

5 Attracting High-quality Management Team Members

6 Identifying and Funding Add-on Acquisitions

7 Maximizing Value

Our Experience

Our professionals have significant previous experience from a variety of firms, including W.R. Grace, Ole’s Home Centers, Stør, PetSmart and Dubin Clark. Since 1984, KCB’s principals have invested in the following industries:

Our Portfolio