The Keeler family spent multiple generations and 85 years building Overall Laundry Services into one of the leading companies in the uniform supply industry. This success was built on principles of patience, trust, being family and employee friendly, providing the highest customer service in the industry, and competing aggressively but fairly.
KIG Private Equity is built on those same principles.
Our goal is to build a family of well-respected, well run and profitable Northwest businesses.
We are looking to invest in or acquire businesses from owners who want to receive fair value for what they and their families have built, but also want to ensure that their employees and company reputation are respected after the process is complete. We do not make investments intending to flip them for a quick profit. Above all else, we are looking to become involved with companies we believe can thrive for the next 20 years, if not the next 50.
In pursuit of that goal, we are focused on businesses with the following characteristics:
- Northwest based (primarily WA, OR and ID, but including MT, AK and BC);
- Strong niche position in their market;
- Sales of $3 to 20 million;
- Clear points of defensibility such as a strong brand, protected distribution, patented products, or exclusive product or service rights; and/or
- Reasonable industry growth prospects.
While we are interested in any company that fits these general characteristics, we take a specific interest in the following industries:
- Specialty Food
- Regional Transportation
- Branded Products
Because we have no limited partners and are a privately held family company, KIG Private Equity can be as creative or flexible as necessary, and will consider all of the following situations:
- Ownership Transfers
Our primary focus is on acquiring majority ownership positions. KIG has extensive experience working with situations requiring estate planning or generational transfer considerations. - Acquisition By Management
KIG is particularly interested in situations where existing management is looking to acquire a company from long time owners. - Recapitalization
Under certain circumstances, KIG will consider providing debt or equity capital to a company wishing to restructure its balance sheet. - Growth Capital
Under certain circumstances, KIG will consider providing debt or equity capital to a company looking to secure the resources needed to pursue an aggressive growth strategy.
It is not our intent to operate our investments, so we place a high priority on having experienced management partners. This can include the current owner operator, an existing senior management team, or a new team with deep industry experience. We believe strongly in providing aggressive equity opportunities for our management partners.
In the end, great companies are built because of great people who are nurtured, supported and given room to grow. With our philosophy firmly rooted in the lessons learned building a multi-generation family owned business, KIG Private Equity can provide you with the liquidity you are seeking while ensuring your company will thrive long into the future.
Our team
Allison Keeler – allison.keeler@keelerinvestments.com
Brock Mansfield – brock.mansfield@keelerinvestments.com