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Kian Capital-Backed PARC Auto Adds Don Hill as CEO and Tara Simecek as CFO

January 17, 2024

Hill and Simecek, former colleagues, have deep experience in the franchise auto sector to drive forward the company’s strategic growth initiatives.

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Kian Capital Announces the Promotion of Jordan Lee to Partner and David Hare to Principal

January 10, 2024

These well-deserved promotions expand the firm’s leadership as it continues to deploy its recently announced third fund, KGP III.

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Kian Capital Named in Inc. Magazine’s List of Founder-Friendly Investors for Fourth Consecutive Year

October 31, 2023

The award underpins Kian’s partnership approach that prioritizes relationship development and long-term support to ignite growth.

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Kian Capital Announces Hiring of Jimbo Izlar as Vice President

October 24, 2023

Izlar joins the Kian team with a focus on sourcing, execution and portfolio management.

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Team Air Awarded Significant Territory Expansion from Key OEM Partner American Standard

October 17, 2023

American Standard recognizes Kian Capital-backed company for its exceptional performance by extending its Midwest territory.

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Kian Capital-Backed The Purple Guys Continues to Expand with Two Strategic Acquisitions in Texas

August 24, 2023

Addition of two leading IT MSPs builds density and expands capabilities across key Texas markets.

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Kian Capital Launches PARC Auto Platform with Acquisition of Leading Meineke Franchisee

August 17, 2023

Kian announces the acquisition of a leading Meineke Car Care Center franchisee in partnership with management to establish a new platform in the general automotive repair space called PARC Auto.

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Kian Capital Announces Addition of Luke Cromwell as Associate

July 17, 2023

The addition comes as the firm continues to build its value-creation capabilities to deploy flexible and creative capital solutions in the lower middle market.

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Kian Capital-backed SPATCO Energy Solutions Continues Platform Expansion with Acquisition of MSCS

June 13, 2023

Company also announces Scott Wattenberg to join the executive leadership team as CFO to support the platform as it completes its fifth acquisition, quadrupling EBITDA since partnering with Kian Capital in September 2020.

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Kian-Backed T Sportline Named One of the 40 Fastest-Growing Companies in Georgia

June 06, 2023

Since Kian’s investment two years ago and under CEO Brian Reese’s leadership, the company has experienced tremendous growth.

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Kian Transaction Announcement—Leading HVAC Wholesale Distributor Team Air Distributing

June 01, 2023

Inaugural investment from its recently announced $400 million third fund continues to underscore Kian’s commitment to providing first institutional capital to growth-oriented founders.

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Kian Capital Closes Oversubscribed Third Fund at $400 Million

May 01, 2023

Significant investor demand was driven by the firm’s ability to deliver strong returns through the consistent application of its proven investment strategy.

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Kian Capital-backed SPATCO Acquires Petro Supply on the Heels of McKinney Petroleum Acquisition

February 09, 2023

In under three years, SPATCO has tripled EBITDA via organic growth and strategic acquisitions of complementary, market-leading businesses.

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Kian Capital Announces the Promotion of Caldwell Zimmerman to Principal and Carter Fields to Senior Associate

January 25, 2023

The moves come as Kian prepares the firm for future growth by continuing to increase bench strength with senior talent and leadership.

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Kian Portfolio Exit Announcement — Motor City Industrial

January 20, 2023

Strong growth, achieved both organically and through acquisitions, led to Motor City more than doubling EBITDA over the course of the partnership.

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Kian Transaction Announcement—Riverside Oral Surgery Management, LLC

December 19, 2022

Kian Capital announces strategic investment in Riverside Oral Surgery Management, a leading provider of administrative support services to its partner oral and maxillofacial surgery practices in the Northeast

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Kian Transaction Announcement—Leading Forensic Engineering Firm Sdii Global

December 06, 2022

Platform investment reinforces Kian’s focus in the expert consulting services space and track record of partnering with management teams to deploy hyper-specialized buy-and-build strategies.

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Kian’s The Purple Guys Acquires IT Leader Golden Tech Marking Its Sixth Acquisition

October 18, 2022

Led by CEO Kevin Cook, the company continues to execute on its strategic vision to become the leading IT managed services company in the Central U.S.

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Kian Capital Named in Inc.’s List of Founder-Friendly Investors for Third Consecutive Year

October 11, 2022

The award recognizes Kian’s steadfast dedication to empowerment for success through authentic partnerships.

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Kian Capital Expands Senior Team with Addition of Jordan Lee as Principal

August 11, 2022

Jordan joins an experienced team as the firm remains focused on continued success in its next phase of growth.

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Kian Capital Announces Atlanta Office Move to Accommodate Firm Growth

June 29, 2022

Having outgrown its prior Atlanta office, Kian relocated to a larger space in Buckhead Plaza demonstrating continued investment in the firm’s future.

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Kian Expands with Three New Team Members Amid Strong Firm Growth

May 25, 2022

Investment in infrastructure and human capital comes with an eye towards building on Kian’s momentum of growth.

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The Purple Guys Strengthens Central U.S. Presence with Acquisition of Accelerate

May 10, 2022

Acquisition builds upon The Purple Guys’ recent growth and reinforces its market leadership position as the company continues rapid expansion and emergence as a key leader in the IT managed services space.

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Kian Hiring Senior Associate in Atlanta

January 31, 2022

After another successful year, Kian is hiring a Senior Associate in Atlanta to join us in our next phase of growth.

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Kian Capital Year in Review—From Resilience to Resurgence

January 25, 2022

While 2021 was marked by challenges and change, our management team partners’ resilience never faltered even as the pandemic continued, resulting in a year of resurgence.

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The Purple Guys Continues Strategic Expansion with Acquisition of Technology Pointe

January 20, 2022

Acquisition expands footprint into Texas and adds new services, capabilities to serve small and mid-sized businesses across Central and Southern U.S.

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IN THE NEWS—Mergermarket Story on T Sportline

December 29, 2021

Kian featured in Mergermarket discussing T Sportline growth strategy and EV aftermarket space.

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Brian Reese Joins Kian Capital-backed T Sportline as Chief Executive Officer

December 16, 2021

Veteran automotive industry executive brings over two decades of leadership experience fueling premium direct-to-consumer brands with innovative products.

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Kian Portfolio Exit Announcement — Westcoast Gate

November 16, 2021

Kian Capital Partners announced today it has exited its investment in Westcoast Gate through a sale to Aurora Capital Partners. Westcoast Gate more than tripled its revenue and EBITDA during Kian’s investment, creating a market-leading platform in residential and commercial perimeter security solutions.

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Kian Capital Announces Addition of Ulrich Erasmus as Vice President

October 11, 2021

Erasmus to focus on sourcing, execution and portfolio management.

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Kian Capital Named in Inc.’s List of Founder-Friendly Investors for Second Year in a Row

October 05, 2021

Kian is one of 37 firms to receive the honor in both 2020 and 2021.

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Kian Portfolio Exit Announcement — Driven Lighting Group

September 21, 2021

Kian Capital announces the exit of its investment in Driven Lighting Group through a sale to Wheel Pros. Strong partnership orientation and a thesis-driven approach resulted in rapid growth over a three-and-a-half-year investment period.

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Kian Capital Announces Majority Recapitalization of SPATCO and Two Add-on Acquisitions

August 17, 2021

Platform investment initially made in September 2020 has experienced significant growth as acquisitions of The Southern Company of North Little Rock and Adams Tank & Lift further solidify SPATCO’s dominance in the Southeast.

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The Eastwood Company Completes Add-on Acquisition of Yost Vises

July 14, 2021

Addition is highly complementary to Eastwood’s core business and is the first in company history of what will be many as focus remains on a buy-and-build strategy.

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ECS / My IT Unveils New Brand as The Purple Guys—Further Advancing Its Growth Story

June 28, 2021

The announcement continues the company’s buy-and-build strategy and aligns with its commitment to providing predictable, stress-free, friendly IT support.

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IN THE NEWS—There’s More To A Deal Than The Money

June 27, 2021

Smart Business Dealmakers features Kian’s Kevin McCarthy, Co-founder & Partner, and Scott Buschmann, Partner.

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Kian Transaction Announcement—Electric Vehicle Aftermarket Pioneer T Sportline

June 17, 2021

Kian Capital announces majority recapitalization of T Sportline, an e-commerce provider and first mover in the Tesla aftermarket space, marking Kian’s third platform investment in the automotive aftermarket space.

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ECS / My IT Completes Add-On Acquisition of Network Technologies

June 08, 2021

Latest acquisition demonstrates continued investment in working alongside management to accelerate the company’s leading market position in the Midwest

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IN THE NEWS—Tackling the Tech Needs of SMBs

June 07, 2021

Middle Market Growth Magazine features Kian portfolio company ECS / My IT.

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ECS / My IT Completes Add-On Acquisition of The Purple Guys

April 21, 2021

ECS / My IT, a portfolio company of Kian Capital, completed the add-on acquisition of The Purple Guys

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ECS / My IT Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer

April 06, 2021

Seasoned sales executive Newt Higman joins ECS / My IT to drive the next stage of growth.

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Kian Capital 2020 Year in Review

January 28, 2021

Kian Capital is Grateful for its Successes in a Challenging Year.

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Kian Capital Announces Promotion of David Duke and David Hare

December 17, 2020

Kian Capital announces that David Duke and David Hare have been promoted to Partner, Business Development and Vice President, respectively.

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Kian Capital's Sub-Sector Investment Theses

November 10, 2020

We are excited to announce four specialized investment theses that, when combined, will help shape Kian’s portfolio. 

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Kian Capital Rated as a Top Founder-Friendly PE Firm by Inc.

October 30, 2020

When we started Kian, our vision was to create a firm that took the time to build relationships based on trust, transparency and relationships with every founder and entrepreneur with which we partnered. Accordingly, we are especially proud to announce that we have been named one of Inc.’s Top 50 founder-friendly private equity firms.

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IN THE NEWS — 5 MINUTES WITH BRIAN REESE, CEO, THE RETROFIT SOURCE

July 09, 2020

aftermarketNews interviewed Brian Reese, the new CEO of Kian portfolio company The Retrofit Source, for their “Five Minutes With” series.

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Kian Portfolio Exit Announcement — TrueLearn

June 10, 2020

Kian Capital announces the successful exit of its investment in TrueLearn to LLR Partners. As a minority investor and Board member, Kian aided the founder & CEO in guiding the Company through a critical growth period.

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KIAN INSIGHTS—The Automotive Aftermarket Industry

May 07, 2020

Mergers & Acquisitions features an article authored by Scott Buschmann, Partner at Kian, as he shares perspectives on the current and future impacts of COVID-19 on automotive aftermarket companies.

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MEETING THE NEED—Four Charities We Support & Love

April 28, 2020

Kian is making contributions to four charities to further their relief efforts during this uncertain time. The missions of these organizations are more relevant now than ever given the economic strain COVID-19 is placing on the communities where we live and work.

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IN THE NEWS—OT Growth Partners donates sanitizing wipes amid COVID-19 pandemic

April 22, 2020

Fox 8 News covers Kian portfolio company OT Growth Partners, a leading developer and operator of Orangetheory fitness studios.

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Brian Reese Joins The Retrofit Source as Chief Executive Officer

April 17, 2020

Veteran automotive industry executive brings over two decades of leadership experience fueling premium brands with innovative products to PE-backed TRS.

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IN THE NEWS — Middle-Market Investors Respond to Coronavirus Upheaval

March 30, 2020

Middle Market Growth Magazine features David Duke, Managing Director of Business Development, as he provides PE perspectives on navigating an economic crisis.

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IN THE NEWS — Where are the post-pandemic opportunities ahead for private equity?

March 25, 2020

Private Equity Wire features David Duke, Managing Director of Business Development, as he shares Kian’s thoughts on COVID-19 and where the post-pandemic opportunities lie ahead for private equity.

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Charles Products Acquires Techstyles Sportswear

March 08, 2020

Charles Products, a portfolio company of Kian Capital, has acquired Techstyles Sportswear to create a leading provider of high-quality custom hard goods and apparel serving the souvenir end market.

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IN THE NEWS — Kian Capital More Than Quintuples Its Money on Empire Equipment Sale

February 07, 2020

We are proud to have been featured in the Wall Street Journal Pro Private Equity last week highlighting our Empire Group portfolio exit.

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Kian Portfolio Exit Announcement — Empire Group

February 07, 2020

Kian Capital announces the successful sale of its portfolio company, Empire Group, to PNC Riverarch Capital. During its partnership with Kian, Empire was able to triple its revenue and EBITDA while creating a market-leading wholesale distribution platform of national scale within the fragmented foodservice equipment industry.

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Kian Transaction Announcement — Enterprise Computing Services and My IT

January 27, 2020

Kian Capital announces majority recapitalization and merger of Enterprise Computing Services and My IT. Combination accelerates firms’ expansion, adding new services and capabilities as the Company seeks growth through additional acquisitions.

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Kian Capital Unveils New Brand Identity with Redesigned Logo and Website

January 22, 2020

Kian Capital, a middle-market focused private investment firm, announced the launch of its new brand identity that better aligns with the firm’s commitment to providing flexible financial resources and additional operational horsepower to scale its portfolio companies, realize aspirations and deliver long-term investment returns through genuine partnerships.

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Kian Capital announces two new Hires - Reid Freeman & Carter Fields

August 27, 2019

Kian Capital, a provider of equity capital and subordinated debt, is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Reid Freeman and Carter Fields to support the company's continued growth.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — The Eastwood Company

May 07, 2019

Kian Capital announced that it has completed a majority recapitalization of The Eastwood Company (“Eastwood” or the “Company”) in partnership with management.

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Kian Capital looks back at a very robust and successful 2018!

January 30, 2019

Kian Capital would like to thank its management team partners, investors, deal sources and other stakeholders for their support in making 2018 a very robust and successful year for our firm.

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OT Growth Partners acquires FIT Enterprise

January 24, 2019

OT Growth Partners, a portfolio company of Kian Capital, has acquired FIT Enterprise, the Orangetheory Fitness area developer for the state of Iowa. 

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Motor City Industrial acquires Smith Fastener

January 21, 2019

Motor City Industrial, a portfolio company of Kian Capital and Oakland Standard, has acquired Smith Fastener in partnership with its 3rd generation owner, Brian Smith. 

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — Charles Products, Inc.

January 10, 2019

Kian Capital announced that it has completed a majority recapitalization of Charles Products, Inc. in partnership with management.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — Orangetheory North Carolina

December 18, 2018

Kian Capital announced that in partnership with management it has completed a recapitalization of KMJE Ventures, LLC d/b/a Orangetheory North Carolina.

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Empire Equipment acquires TruTemp Equipment and Norm's Refrigeration

May 10, 2018

Empire Equipment Company, a portfolio company of Kian Capital, has acquired TruTemp Equipment and Norm’s Refrigeration to create a leading wholesale distribution platform for commercial foodservice equipment.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — Trifecta Networks

May 01, 2018

Kian Capital is pleased to announce that it has provided senior secured debt and equity to support the corporate divestiture of Trifecta Networks, LLC. 

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — The Retrofit Source

April 03, 2018

Kian Capital announced that it has completed a majority recapitalization of The Retrofit Source, Inc. in partnership with management. 

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Kian Capital announces two new hires — David Duke & David Hare

March 29, 2018

Kian Capital, a provider of equity capital and subordinated debt, is pleased to announce the recent hiring of David Duke and David Hare to support the company’s continued growth.

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Kian Capital announces final close of $250M second fund

March 20, 2018

Kian Capital, a provider of equity capital and subordinated debt, is pleased to announce the final closing of KMP II, L.P. with total capital commitments at its hard cap of $250 million.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — Diamond Metals Distribution

February 08, 2018

Kian Capital is pleased to announce that in partnership with management it has recapitalized Diamond Metals Distribution, a Cleveland-based steel service center.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — Westcoast Gate

April 14, 2017

Kian Capital is pleased to announce that it has acquired Westcoast Gate & Entry Systems, a premier provider of high-end gate installation & repair services in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — TrueLearn

March 02, 2017

Kian invested senior secured debt and equity to support the management-led buyout of TrueLearn, a SaaS-based educational company that provides test preparation software for high-stakes standardized exams in various fields of medicine.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — Jones Natural Chews

May 18, 2016

Kian Capital is pleased to announce that it has invested $10 million of senior secured subordinated debt and preferred equity to support Azalea Capital’s acquisition of a controlling interest in Jones Natural Chews Co.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — Sdii Global Corporation

April 22, 2016

Kian Capital is pleased to announce that it has invested $8 million of senior secured debt to support the management-led buyout of Sdii Global Corporation from the Company’s founder.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — Jolyn Clothing Company

January 26, 2016

Kian Capital is pleased to announce that it has invested $6.5 million of senior secured debt in Jolyn Clothing Company Inc. to support BASE Equity Partners’ purchase of a majority ownership position in the Company, with the founder retaining a leadership role and a significant ownership stake.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — Empire Equipment Company

December 31, 2015

Kian Capital is pleased to announce that it has invested senior subordinated debt and equity to acquire Empire Equipment Company, d/b/a Empire Marketing Group, a leading Southeast-based distributor of foodservice equipment and associated repair and maintenance products.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — Spire Hospitality

December 15, 2015

Kian Capital is pleased to announce that it has invested $9.9 million of senior subordinated debt and equity in Spire Hospitality to finance the Company’s growth initiatives and provide shareholder liquidity.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — American In-Home Care

December 14, 2015

Kian Capital is pleased to announce that it has invested $7.0 million in senior subordinated debt and equity in American In-Home Care. Kian partnered with Modern Bank to support the Company’s acquisition of Douglas Health Systems and to provide liquidity for existing shareholders.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — Etix

November 24, 2015

Kian Capital is pleased to announce that it has participated in a management-led buyout of Intelli-Mark Technologies, Inc. Kian partnered with OFS Capital Corporation and various members of management to effectuate the transaction.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — Motor City Fastener

July 31, 2015

Kian Capital is pleased to announce that it has invested senior subordinated debt and preferred equity in Motor City Fastener, Inc.,  a value-added distributor of fasteners and related products to a variety of industries including automotive, trucking, defense, construction and automation tooling.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — SPATCO Energy Solutions

July 10, 2015

Kian Capital is pleased to announce that it has invested $5.25 million of senior subordinated debt in SPATCO Energy Solutions to support the Company's growth initiatives.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — LOFA Industries

March 31, 2015

Kian Capital is pleased to announce that it has made a senior subordinated debt investment in LOFA Industries to support the acquisition of the Company by Hunters Gate Holdings.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — Sunbelt Packaging

March 31, 2015

Kian Capital is pleased to announce that it has invested $4.0 million of senior subordinated debt in SunBelt Packaging to support the Company’s working capital and expansion needs.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — Riveron Consulting

March 25, 2015

Kian Capital is pleased to announce that in partnership with OFS Capital, it led a $20.0 million senior subordinated debt investment in Riveron Consulting to support the Company’s growth initiatives.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — Thermal Product Solutions (TPS)

March 06, 2015

Kian Capital is pleased to announce that, in conjunction with lead investor FNB Capital, it has invested $4.0 million of senior subordinated debt in Thermal Product Solutions to support the Company’s growth initiatives.

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Kian Capital Transaction Announcement — Colorado Quality Products

December 16, 2014

Kian Capital invested $10 million in the form of subordinated debt and common equity to support the acquisition of a turnkey formulator and manufacturer of private label high-end skin and hair care products.

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Kian Capital announces final close of $150 million inaugural fund

November 17, 2014

Kian Capital, a provider of mezzanine debt and equity capital to leading lower middle-market companies, is pleased to announce the final closing of Kian Mezzanine Partners I, L.P. (the “Fund”) with total capital commitments of $150 million, including Small Business Administration leverage.

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Kian Capital announces closing of first investment in its inaugural fund — Smart Choice

September 05, 2014

Kian partnered with the management team of Worldwide Insurance Network to invest $7 million of subordinated debt with warrants. The Kian investment was used to support the Company’s growth initiatives and to provide liquidity for existing shareholders.

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Kian Capital announces receipt of SBIC license

January 28, 2014

Kian Capital is pleased to announce that on December 20, 2013 its inaugural fund, Kian Mezzanine Partners I, L.P. (the "Fund"), received its Small Business Investment Company ("SBIC") license from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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