About Kainos Capital
Kainos Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2012. It is primarily based in Dallas, United States. As of Aug 2026, Kainos Capital has a portfolio of 22 companies, comprising 22 funding rounds and 11 acquisitions. In the last 12 months, it has participated in 1 acquisition. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United States and Canada. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Food and Agriculture to Consumer Goods. Most recently it acquired stakes in Super-Sod on Jun 11, 2026.
Overall Kainos Capital portfolio has seen 16 acquisitions, namely Florida Food Products, SlimFast and Ghirardelli. A lot of funds co-invest with Kainos Capital, with names like Kernel Capital sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
Kainos Capital has a team of 23 people, including 10 partners.
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Founded Year
2012
Location
Dallas, United States
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Kainos Capital's Portfolio
Kainos Capital has a portfolio of 22 companies. They have invested in a total of 22 companies. Their most recent investment was in Cirdan Imaging (Series A round) on Dec 21, 2017. Here are the most recent investments by Kainos Capital:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Dec 21, 2017 | Series A | 7959 | ||
Feb 23, 2015 | Series A | 8954 |
Kainos Capital has acquired 11 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Super-Sod on Jun 11, 2026. Here are the most recent acquisitions by Kainos Capital:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Jun 11, 2026 | Operator of retail store offering grass seeds | - | 1980 | |
Feb 01, 2023 | Innovative housewares company specializing in diverse kitchen, home, and pet product categories | - | 1995 | |
Oct 19, 2020 | Provider of an online platform for diet and nutrition planning | $300K | 1972 | |
Oct 19, 2020 | Manufacturer of consumer electronics, home appliances, and mobile devices | - | 2003 |
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Here is the portfolio snapshot of Kainos Capital:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2017
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2020
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in United States and Canada
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Food and Agriculture
Team profile of Kainos Capital
Kainos Capital has a team of 23 members including 10 Partners and 5 Principals located in United States. Kainos Capital's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Kainos Capital:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Dallas | - | ||
Partner | Dallas | - | ||
Partner | Dallas | - | ||
Partner | Dallas | - | ||
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Partner | Cleveland | - | ||
Partner | Dallas | - | ||
Partner | Dallas | - | ||
Partner | Austin | - | ||
Partner | United States | - | ||
Principal | Dallas | - |
Co-investors of Kainos Capital
Over the past 14 years, 7 investors have co-invested in Kainos Capital's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of Kainos Capital: 7 investors entered a company along with Kainos Capital. These include investors like Kernel Capital (1 company).
Kainos Capital News
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CMA Advises Edge Right in its Sale to Super-Sod, a Kainos Capital Portfolio CompanyFinancial Post•Aug 13, 2026•Kainos Capital
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Kainos Capital Acquires Super-Sod From Heartwood PartnersDallas Innovates•Jun 11, 2026•Heartwood Partners, Super-Sod, Kainos Capital
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Kainos Capital Promotes Cate Mason to Director of Investor RelationsPeprofessional•May 13, 2026•Kainos Capital
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Kainos Capital appoints Ryan Horstman as Chief Financial OfficerPrivate Equity Wire•Aug 11, 2025•Kainos Capital
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Kainos Capital Announces Promotion of Claire Bissot to Managing DirectorBusiness Wire•Jan 27, 2025•Kainos Capital
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Specialty Sales Names Matthew Nelson as CEOBusiness Wire•Nov 06, 2023•Specialty Sales, Kainos Capital
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Kainos Capital adds Senior Managing DirectorPrivate Equity Wire•Aug 08, 2023•Kainos Capital, Arizona Nutritional Supplements
