About KPS Capital Partners
KPS Capital Partners is a private equity firm founded in 1991. It is primarily based in New York City, United States. As of Jul 2026, KPS Capital Partners has a portfolio of 33 companies, comprising 33 funding rounds and 42 acquisitions. In the last 12 months, it has participated in 3 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United States and Germany. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Chemicals and Materials to Auto. Most recently it acquired stakes in Novacel on Apr 29, 2026.
Overall KPS Capital Partners portfolio has seen 1 IPO and 20 acquisitions, namely Cloyes, Waupaca Foundry and ECI.
KPS Capital Partners has a team of 76 people, including 16 partners.
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KPS Capital Partners' Portfolio
KPS Capital Partners has a portfolio of 33 companies. They have invested in a total of 33 companies. Their most recent investment was in Motor Coach Industries (Venture Debt round) on Sep 30, 2014. Here are the most recent investments by KPS Capital Partners:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Sep 30, 2014 | Venture Debt | 7104 | - | |
Sep 28, 2011 | Seed | 6266 | - | |
2011 | Conventional Debt | 8089 | - | |
Jan 18, 2007 | Series A | 2495 | - |
KPS Capital Partners has acquired 42 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Novacel on Apr 29, 2026. Here are the most recent acquisitions by KPS Capital Partners:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Apr 29, 2026 | Company offering customized solutions for materials processing, surface protection, and insulation | - | 2022 | |
Mar 11, 2026 | Provider of ground support, chemicals, steel, and construction services | $250M | 1965 | |
Feb 10, 2026 | Manufacturer of prefabricated building systems, architectural systems, and structural systems | - | - | |
Dec 02, 2024 | Leading Provider of FRP Panels by Crane Composites | - | 2004 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of KPS Capital Partners:
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2020
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in United States and Germany
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Chemicals and Materials
Team profile of KPS Capital Partners
KPS Capital Partners has a team of 76 members including 16 Partners and 34 Principals located in United States, Netherlands and 5 more locations. KPS Capital Partners' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in KPS Capital Partners:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | Frankfurt Am Main | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | Jacksonville | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | Asheville | - | ||
Partner | - | - | ||
Partner | Netherlands | - | ||
Partner | United States | - |
KPS Capital Partners News
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KPS Capital Partners Completes Equity Purchase of Jennmarpennbizreport.com•Jun 22, 2026•KPS Capital Partners, Jennmar
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Chargeurs Completes Sale of Novacel to KPS Capital PartnersWebDisclosure•May 19, 2026•Chargeurs, KPS Capital Partners
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Chargeurs: Signature of the Novacel Sale Agreement with KPSWebDisclosure•Apr 29, 2026•Chargeurs, KPS Capital Partners
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Albemarle Completes Sale of Ketjen Stake to KPS CapitalMiningstockeducation•Mar 03, 2026•Albemarle, KPS Capital Partners
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Albemarle Sells Controlling Stake in Ketjen Refining Catalyst Business to KPS Capital PartnersGlobal Legal Chronicle•Dec 03, 2025•Albemarle, KPS Capital Partners
