Tracked deals
9
9 tracked deals across 2019-2022.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Chicago-based private investment firm focused on investing in lower middle market business services, value-added distribution and specialty industrial companies throughout the U.S.
Tracked deals
9
9 tracked deals across 2019-2022.
Recent pace
0
0 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.
Deal mix
Buyout
5 buyout · 2 addon · 1 growth capital
Last 4 years
Supporting Data
On November 4, 2022 KCM Capital Partners and Prairie Capital (Prairie Capital VII), in partnership with Royal Distributing management, completed a recapitalization of Royal Distributing, an omnichannel Canadian powersports aftermarket retailer and distributor. The transaction will support company-building initiatives — including investments in people, sales & marketing, technology and infrastructure — and fund add-on acquisitions to accelerate growth.
Chicago-based private investment firm KCM Capital Partners, together with Boston-based Gemini Investors and other strategic partners, acquired the assets of Automatic Filters, Inc. (doing business as Tekleen), a Los Angeles–based maker of automatic self‑cleaning water filtration equipment. The transaction establishes a new platform investment for KCM in the commercial water filtration industry and includes the appointment of Syed Shah as CEO to drive growth and add-on acquisition activity.
Chicago-based private investment firm KCM Capital Partners led the acquisition of Elkridge, Maryland-headquartered ICAT Logistics, with equity and subordinated debt support from Lightspring Capital Partners and Midwest Mezzanine Funds and senior debt provided by Live Oak Bank. ICAT's founder and management remain invested and will continue to run the business; the deal positions ICAT for accelerated growth through expansion of its agency network and strategic acquisitions.
KCM Capital Partners' industrial platform, The Industrial Service Group (ISG), completed the acquisition of Industrial Air Power, a Muskego, Wisconsin-based provider of air compressors, parts and lubricants. The deal was executed in partnership with company management and capital partners PNC Mezzanine Capital and Five Points Capital; terms were not disclosed and the founder, Chris Klemz, will continue to run day-to-day operations.
Chicago-based private investment firm KCM Capital Partners completed a majority investment in Four State International Trucks, LLC ("4 State Trucks"), a Joplin, Missouri-based distributor of heavy-duty truck aftermarket parts and accessories. The transaction was completed in partnership with PNC Mezzanine Capital; founding family members Bryan and Brice Martin will continue to lead the company and retain a significant ownership stake.
The Industrial Service Group (ISG), its industrial rotating equipment services platform, has acquired Georgia Western, a Kennesaw, Georgia-based provider of electric valve actuation parts, distribution and service. The deal was supported with subordinated debt and equity from Five Points Capital and completed in partnership with management, KCM Capital Partners, PNC Mezzanine Capital and LBC Credit Partners; Georgia Western's founders will remain involved in day-to-day operations.
Capitala Group, alongside Gladstone Investment Corporation and KCM Capital Partners, has made a debt and equity growth investment in Mason West to support the company's ongoing expansion. Mason West, based in Placentia, California, is an industry leader in engineered seismic restraint and vibration isolation products serving MEP contractors across healthcare, technology, education and government construction markets.
Chicago-based KCM Capital Partners, in partnership with Gladstone Investment Corporation and members of Mason West's executive management, completed the acquisition of Mason West, LLC and AJ Engineering, LLC, headquartered in Placentia, California. Gladstone provided equity and senior secured debt financing to support the buyout and the combined businesses will continue under existing management to pursue growth across the West Coast building market.
KCM Capital Partners has acquired Industrial Valve Sales & Service (IVS), a specialty valve repair and distribution provider serving power, pulp & paper, chemical and oil & gas customers. Five Points Capital, in partnership with PNC Mezzanine Capital, provided subordinated debt and equity to support the transaction.
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