Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc. (HKW)

About The Fund

Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc. (HKW) is a private equity firm headquartered at 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2633, New York, New York, 10170, United States. With assets under management of $980 million, HKW is an investor specializing in equity, specifically within the realms of Expansion, MBO/LBO, Acquisition, Recapitalization, Consolidation, Corporate Divestiture, and Ownership Transition. HKW focuses on various industries, including Business Solutions, Hardware, Manufacturing, Energy, CleanTech, Medical Devices, Hospital Services, Aerospace, Defense, and Investment Management. Their investment strategy is to commit between $5 million and $30 million in growth-oriented companies, targeting those with control equity buyouts and aiming for businesses with significant EBITDA. HKW operates on a Four Pillar approach, which influences their deal-sourcing model, risk management, collaboration on operational initiatives with companies, and the consideration of exit strategies from the deal's closure. This structure ensures that each team within HKW works in coordination and specializes within each pillar, fostering seamless teamwork. HKW prides itself on a data-driven methodology to find, create, and sustain value in their portfolio companies while respecting the legacy established by the firm's founders. The sectors in which they primarily invest are Manufacturing, Distribution, and Business Services in the US & Canada. HKW stands committed to partnering with talented management teams to build and grow enterprises, constantly seeking to evolve with clarity and purpose, and leveraging technology as part of their strategic operations.