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Unlock new growth potential

Succession support that honors your legacy while unlocking new growth potential.

We provide growth capital and operational empowerment to take your business to the heights you've envisioned.

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Why Partner With KPAC?

We understand the emotional and practical realities of growing and transitioning a business you've built. Our approach is designed to preserve what matters most while providing the resources and expertise to accelerate growth.

Preserve Your Legacy

Maintain company culture, values, and the team you've built while accessing capital for the next chapter

Growth Capital

Fund expansion, new facilities, equipment upgrades, and strategic acquisitions to reach your full potential

Flexible Transition

Work at your own pace with transition timelines that respect your goals and personal circumstances

Operational Expertise

Access experienced operators who've built and scaled businesses—available when you need it, not intrusive when you don't

Investment Criteria

Our Sweet Spot

We pursue control buyouts, majority recapitalizations, and strategic add-on acquisitions. Our ideal partners are founder or family-owned businesses with strong fundamentals and clear growth potential.

  • EBITDA Range: $5–$25M annually
  • Transaction Types: Control buyouts, majority recaps, add-on acquisitions
  • Ownership Structure: Founder-owned, family-owned, or corporate divisions
  • Geography: North America headquarters, cross-border opportunities considered
  • Growth Potential: Clear runway for operational and commercial expansion

We look beyond the numbers to understand the business, the people, and the opportunity to create lasting value together.

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What We Look For

We invest in resilient companies that make, move, or supply essential goods. Our focus is on businesses with strong fundamentals and clear pathways to operational and commercial growth.

Manufacturing

Companies producing essential components, finished goods, specialized products, or heavy equipment with defensible market positions

Industrials

Industrial services, equipment providers, and specialized contractors serving critical infrastructure

Distribution & Logistics

Value-added distributors and logistics providers with strong customer relationships

Consumer Products

Branded or private label consumer goods with proven market demand and scalable production