Provides refrigeration maintenance, repair, remodel and installation services for cold-chain customers.
In partnership with Saw Mill Capital
We leverage our proprietary platform to build conviction from an insider's perspective. By partnering with top-level industry and operating executives we can change the trajectory of a transaction, support the growth of great businesses and drive superior returns. We are able to develop deep expertise and relationships in any industry, no matter how specialized. Our work spans a wide range of industries, including industrials, business services, consumer & retail, financial services, healthcare and technology, etc.
Our unique relationships allow us to understand risks, develop effective strategies and help management teams realize their company’s full potential. With the right people, all things are possible.
We've seen how bringing together the right team can change the trajectory of a business. That kind of inflection point is exciting to witness and thrilling to be part of.
A growing manufacturer of wire and cable components and its PE sponsor, anticipating international growth sought Kingfish Group's assistance as it prepared for international expansion. The Kingfish team identified Garo Artinian, former CEO and Chairman of Draka, a $3Bn global manufacturer of wire and cable as the right person to support the team. Garo joined the board and assisted management as the businesses completed additional acquisitions and grew its global footprint. The investment was successfully sold to a strategic several years later.
Former CEO and Chairman, Draka Holding N.V.
When we evaluate opportunities we always ask: "What would unlock the potential of this opportunity?" We leverage our platform to bring forward the exact insights and relationships to make it happen.
Kingfish worked with Wynnchurch Capital to evaluate a manufacturer of non-woven fabrics and specialty synthetic fibers used in carpeting, automotive fabrics and craft fabrics. With strong technology and an enviable position in automotive, the team quickly realized the incredible potential for the business to successfully expand into retail sales channels.
In collaboration with former executives like Chris McKee, a former GM and Global Product Merchant from The Home Depot, the team gained deep insights into the company’s product and competitive positioning, and helped validate the opportunity for growth into big-box retail. Post close, Chris McKeee joined the board. The company successfully landed a nation-wide contract with a big-box retailer and is well on it’s way to continued growth.
Wynnchurch Capital
Our differentiated approach enables us to build trust with management considering a sale, creating opportunities not available to others.
We assisted Calvert Street Capital Partners in pursuing the acquisition of a growing NDT business through a competitive auction process. Kingfish worked alongside former executives from the industry including Jim Treat, former CEO of the largest NDT company in the business. As a respected industry insider, Jim helped build trust with management and Calvert ultimately prevailed due to factors beyond price.
The management team understood that a partnership with us meant a new set of possibilities for the company. After the acquisition, Jim joined the board and went on to propel their M&A strategy, sourcing five proprietary add-on acquisitions resulting in over 6x EBITDA growth.
Calvert Street Capital Partners
In each transaction we strive to create a unique angle, that enables us to see what others don't and build the conviction to close with confidence.
Kingfish worked with private equity firm GenNx360 to evaluate the acquisition of a founder owned ingredients business going through a sale process. Before proceeding, the team needed to quickly understand the company’s differentiation, competitive positioning and the sustainability of the growth opportunity. We worked with several executives within the industry to develop a differentiated point of view.
Our advisory team included Peter Bradley, former division President at Sensient, the $1.5Bn ingredients manufacturer, and Dr. Ram Chaudhari, who founded Fortitech and grew it to ~$70M in EBITDA at its sale to DSM. With the ability to quickly validate the business's defensibility and growth opportunity, plus an advisory bench to help make it happen, the GenNx team could confidently pursue the transaction.
Several of the executives joined the company to help make the vision a reality, with Peter joining as CEO and Ram joining the company’s board.
GenNX360 Capital Partners
Our involvement changes the nature of the opportunity — making it both more compelling and more achievable.
Over several years, Kingfish Group worked with JLL Partners as they proactively developed opportunities in outdoor building materials. Through this work we forged relationships with strong executives such as Mike McGrady, a former executive at John Deere Landscapes.
We were well positioned when a family-owned hardscaping supply company sought liquidity in a potential transaction. A successful investment in the company would require a clear growth strategy and a person such as Mike to lead it.
The Kingfish team worked closely with JLL and executives from the industry to validate the company’s differentiation and help determine their strategy. These insights and relationships helped JLL move decisively to close and drive the future growth plan.
Huron Capital
We've seen how bringing together the right team can change the trajectory of a business. That kind of inflection point is exciting to witness and thrilling to be part of.
A growing manufacturer of wire and cable components and its PE sponsor, anticipating international growth sought Kingfish Group's assistance as it prepared for international expansion. The Kingfish team identified Garo Artinian, former CEO and Chairman of Draka, a $3Bn global manufacturer of wire and cable as the right person to support the team. Garo joined the board and assisted management as the businesses completed additional acquisitions and grew its global footprint. The investment was successfully sold to a strategic several years later.
Former CEO and Chairman, Draka Holding N.V.
Our investment practice is powered by a unique platform which includes a proprietary network of executive advisors. These relationships allow us to identify opportunities, understand risks, develop effective strategies and help management teams realize their company's full potential. Preferred situations include:
Owners facing inflection points
Founder transitions
Management/CEO gaps
Businesses that are difficult for outsiders to appreciate
Recaps with significant owner rollover
Growth companies where the right relationships can help realize full potential
$5M EBITDA minimum
US & Canada
In partnership with Saw Mill Capital
In partnership with The Sterling Group
In partnership with GenNX360 Capital Partners
In partnership with Saw Mill Capital
In partnership with Saw Mill Capital