KAINOS (TX) CAPITAL LP

Thesis

Kainos Capital LP is a Dallas-based private equity firm founded in 2012, specializing in the food and consumer products and services sectors. They focus on acquiring and growing lower to middle-market companies in North America, aiming to unlock step-function growth opportunities. Their strategy involves identifying businesses with strong growth potential, leveraging industry networks, providing strategic guidance, and implementing operational improvements to double EBITDA within three to five years. The firm is currently investing out of its third fund, Kainos Capital Partners III LP, which closed with over $1 billion in capital commitments. This fund targets family-owned businesses and corporate carve-outs with at least $10 million in EBITDA. Kainos Capital's geographic scope is primarily North America, with a focus on companies headquartered in the United States and Canada. Their investment types include buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital, and control or influence-oriented investments. As of December 31, 2025, Kainos managed regulatory assets under management (AUM) of $1.805 billion, with other reports indicating an AUM of $2.2 billion. The typical investment size is between $50 million and $150 million in companies with an EBITDA of $10 million to $80 million. Fund III can commit in excess of $300 million of equity in any single transaction, potentially more with its Limited Partner co-investment program.

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