Kainos
Private equityDallas · Growth · 1 people tracked
Also known as Kainos Capital Lp
Investment thesis
Kainos Capital targets middle-market, family- and founder-owned businesses in the US non-discretionary food and consumer products and services sectors, seeking control investments. Its strategy centers on driving revenue growth through an extensive industry network and using dedicated operational improvement resources to roughly double EBITDA within three to five years. The firm offers hands-on support across sales and marketing, innovation, supply chain, organizational development, infrastructure and technology, and manufacturing automation to unlock step-function, transformational growth. Kainos is currently investing out of its third fund, a $1 billion vehicle, with limited partners having co-invested over $900 million alongside the firm since its founding.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 6 of 21 portfolio companiesConsumer ×4FoodTech ×4Direct to Consumer ×2Wellness & Fitness ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1E-commerce ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 21 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPremium skincare and beauty brand (BeautyBio), founded 2011; exited.
Founder-owned wellness platform providing dietary supplements and natural solutions for foundational health.
Provider of fresh-cut fruit, vegetables, snacking solutions, and ready-to-eat meals; exited.
Evriholder Products, LLC develops and sells household consumer products across categories including kitchen, produce, baking, barware, bath & beauty, cleaning, pet, storage & organization, toy, and seasonal goods.
ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsCID Capital
Manufacturer and marketer of private label and branded feminine care products in North America.
Ferraro Foods is a distributor of Italian food products, supplying thousands of items such as pasta, cheeses, tomatoes, flour, meats, seafood, and foodservice supplies to businesses.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainGreenbrook, US
Co-investorsKelso
Formulator and manufacturer of all-natural, clean-label fruit and vegetable based ingredients.
Manufacturer of shelf-stable aseptic beverages, soups, and sauces.
Co-investorsWind Point Partners
good2grow makes better-for-you drinks and snacks for kids, including juices, milk, water, and crackers, sold in reusable, BPA-free packaging featuring licensed character tops from 200+ characters.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechAtlanta, US
Co-investorsWind Point Partners
Innovator of branded, patented ingredients for functional foods and dietary supplements.
Manufacturer of private label and branded snack pies and crispy treats (JJ's Bakery).
Maker of all-natural, clean label, fresh soups, sauces, broths, and entrees.
Fourth-generation manufacturer of freeze-dried and extruded pet food and ingredients.
Bi-coastal private label and branded spices and seasonings manufacturer.
Contract and private label manufacturer of OTC topical personal care products.
SlimFast offers a weight-loss program built around meal replacements, one sensible meal, and snacks, along with recipes and community support.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Essential animal health and technology services provider to the dairy industry (Specialty Sales).
Premium turfgrass and lawncare solutions distribution and services platform.
Trilliant Food is a beverage manufacturer and co-packer that produces dry and ready-to-drink beverages, offering packaging and processing capabilities.
Advanced ManufacturingFoodTech
Wellful develops and manufactures nutritional and health supplement products sold under a portfolio of consumer wellness brands.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessSalt Lake City, US
Clean label, high protein, better-for-you cheese snack brand.
Co-investorsStellus Capital Management
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 4
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kainos Capital IIILPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma | 2022 | — | 8.7% | 1.21x | 0.00x |
| Kainos Capital Partners, L.P.LPs: Dallas Police & Fire Pension System | 2013 | — | 24.8% | 1.40x | 1.43x |
| Kainos Capital Partners, L.P.4LPs: Dallas Police & Fire Pension System | 2013 | — | 25.0% | 1.43x | 1.43x |
| Kainos Capital Partners II LPLPs: Texas Municipal Retirement System | — | — | 14.5% | 1.52x | 1.31x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Kainos made?
- Kainos has 21 tracked investments.
- What stage does Kainos invest at?
- Kainos invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Kainos focus on?
- Kainos focuses on Consumer, FoodTech.
- Where is Kainos located?
- Kainos is headquartered in Dallas, US.
- Does Kainos lead rounds?
- Yes, Kainos leads investment rounds.
- Who does Kainos co-invest with?
- Kainos most often shares deals with Wind Point Partners, CID Capital, Kelso, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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