Balmoral Funds Invests in KP Aviation
June 7, 2019
Balmoral Funds completed an equity investment in KP Aviation (KPA), an aerospace aftermarket sale and leasing company, formalizing a longer-term partnership to fund KPA’s growth. Founders Kim and Paul Schulze sold a significant ownership stake as KPA pursues expansion and works with lenders on a revolving credit facility.
- Buyers
- Balmoral Funds
- Targets
- KP Aviation
- Sellers
- Kim Schulze, Paul Schulze
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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