Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution) |
Stages | Acquisition |
Investing | United States |
KCA Partners is a private equity firm based in San Francisco, co-founded in 1993 by Sedge Dienst and PJ Nora. The firm specializes in small to mid-size company investments across various industries, aiming to create growth platforms through partnerships with management teams. Focusing on the lower middle market, KCA Partners channels its operational and financial resources to support companies in reaching their full potential. They typically target initial equity investments from $3 million to $15 million in new platform investments while being open to larger transactions through co-investing with limited partners or other investor groups. KCA is committed to further supporting their investments through additional equity capital for add-ons or strategic financing needs. The firm concentrates on companies with revenues of $15 million or more and EBITDA of $3 million or more. They have a distinct interest in sustainability-driven businesses covering Energy Efficiency, Environmental Equipment and Services, Green Products and Services, Infrastructure Products and Services, Security Products and Services, Specialty Transportation and Logistics, Consumer Healthcare, and components involved in energy-efficient lighting and display technologies. KCA Partners also invests in entrepreneurial management teams needing capital and strategic partners, food and beverage companies, and helps with ownership successions in established businesses. Their primary geographical focus is the U.S. and Canada, but they also consider international companies for add-on opportunities. With a history spanning over three decades, they have nurtured numerous companies, growing them organically and through strategic acquisitions.