Firm closes largest to-date fund with broad range of national and international investors

Kinzie Capital Partners LP (“Kinzie”) announced the close of the company’s first institutional fund, Kinzie Fund II (“The Fund”). The Fund closed with $150 million in total commitments, the company’s largest to-date, from a wide range of investors including foundations, endowments, pension funds and family offices.

Kinzie’s strategy involves making control investments in U.S. lower middle-market companies within manufacturing, business services and consumer industries. Kinzie targets companies with $3 to $15 million of EBITDA and up to $250 million in revenue. The team aims to unlock operational efficiencies and create new avenues for growth through technology enhancements and digital transformation.

“Thanks to the relentless dedication of our team, Kinzie has closed our first institutional fund. I am so proud of this outcome, which is a true testament to the confidence our investors have in Kinzie,” said Suzanne Yoon, Founder and Managing Partner, Kinzie Capital Partners. “This new fund will allow for the continued growth of our portfolio and our team, and I am grateful to our diverse range of exceptional investors.”

Since its founding, Kinzie has expanded its team and acquired portfolio companies with a national reach including Illinois-based Colony Display LLC, New York-based Chelsea Lighting, LLC, and California-based GT Golf Holdings, Inc.

About Kinzie Capital Partners LP

Kinzie invests in lower middle-market companies in the manufactured products, business services and consumer industries with $3M to $15M of EBITDA. In alliance with Chicago-based Clarity Partners, LLC, specialists in management and technology consulting, Kinzie has assembled a team of technology, operations and industry experts that work closely with its portfolio companies to execute strategic vision. Whether companies are navigating a generational shift, experiencing a period of high growth or managing a complex business cycle, Kinzie seeks to create sustainable outcomes by leveraging technology and strong operational focus. For more information, visit www.kinziecp.com.

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