KPS Capital Partners
Private equityNew York · 11 people tracked
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Investment thesis
KPS focuses on making controlling investments in manufacturing and industrial businesses, driving value through operational improvement rather than financial engineering. Its fully integrated Operations Group partners with management teams on safety, productivity, manufacturing footprint, procurement, supply chain, and process improvement to build a culture of continuous improvement. KPS grows portfolio companies both organically and through strategic follow-on acquisitions, investing in capacity expansion, equipment upgrades, facility modernization, R&D, and new product introductions. The firm takes a long-term perspective, expanding manufacturing footprints globally and reducing supply-chain risk. Its partnership model gives senior leaders direct access to a KPS Partner, enabling accountability and speed of decision-making across economic and industrial cycles.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 11 people
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What they invest in
from 13 of 30 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×11New Materials ×7Hardware ×6Cleantech ×4Energy ×4Circular Economy ×3Construction Tech ×2Defense Tech ×2
HQs:United States×8Germany×1France×1Italy×1Netherlands×1
Investments · 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12012 · 12 dated
Lufkin manufactures oilfield pumping equipment, including beam pumping units, progressing cavity pumps, and automation solutions, along with maintenance and installation services for the oil and gas industry.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardwareLufkin, US
John F. Glick(Executive Officer, Director)Mark E. Crews(Executive Officer)inScott H. Semlinger(Executive Officer)Brian J. Gifford(Executive Officer)Christopher L. Boone(Executive Officer)C.D. Hay(Executive Officer)
Primient is a producer of food and industrial ingredients derived from plant-based, renewable resources, serving customers in food, beverage, paper, packaging, personal care, apparel, and animal nutrition industries.
AgTechBiotechCleantechFoodTechNew MaterialsDecatur, US
A.E. (Gene) Staley
Leading global manufacturer of unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins and gelcoats used in plastic composites.
AM General is an automotive manufacturer whose leadership page presents an experienced management team focused on vehicle development and production.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareMobility & Transportation
John P. Chadbourne(President & Chief Executive Officer)inRita Lei(Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer)inTricia Sherick(Executive VP - General Counsel)inChris Cogan(Senior VP - Product Engineering & Quality)inShatiel Edwards(Senior VP - Chief Growth Officer)inMark Minne(Senior VP - Chief Human Resources Officer)in
KPS-created platform pursuing investments in the global automotive supply industry; acquired L&W, Inc., a leading Tier 1 supplier.
Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment and manufactures a broad range of power solutions including lithium-ion batteries, generators, energy storage systems, lawn and garden equipment, and job site products across seven major brands.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardwareMilwaukee, US
Kristina Cerniglia(Chief Executive Officer)inTom Rugg(Senior Vice President and President, Energy Solutions & Power)Michelle Kumbier(Senior Vice President and President, Turf & Consumer Products and Aftermarket Parts & Service)inDavid Frank(Senior Vice President and President, Electrification)inBrian Olsson(Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Corporate Services)inKevin Heck(Senior Vice President of Global Operations)in
Leading global technology company manufacturing systems for the conversion and storage of electrical power.
Agawam, Massachusetts-based designer and manufacturer of engineered acoustical, seismic and vibration solutions.
Catalyst Acoustics Group is the parent company of a portfolio of acoustic, seismic, vibration, and noise control brands that manufacture products for industrial, architectural, and medical applications.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardware
Leading global supplier of mission-critical electric motor and large drive systems.
InvestorFlow provides an integrated front office platform for private markets firms, connecting capital formation, deployment, asset management, and investor services workflows in real time.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Chris Ashrafi(Chief Revenue Officer)in
Co-investorsAmbina PartnersGrandBanks CapitalHatteras Venture PartnersMerit Capital PartnersSteelSky Ventures
Jennmar supplies engineering solutions and products for infrastructure and construction projects, serving customers who require safety-critical supplies and custom solutions for their operations.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechNew Materials
Co-investorsACE & Company
Ketjen manufactures catalysts and chemical products for refineries, petrochemical, and specialty chemicals customers globally, operating four strategic manufacturing sites worldwide.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechEnergyNew MaterialsAmsterdam, NL
André Lanning(Chief Executive Officer)inAdarsh Sukumaran(Chief Financial Officer)inAmanda Lambert(Chief People Officer)inBob Leliveld(Chief Technology Officer)inHenri Tausch(Chief Commercial Officer)inJenny Hebert(Chief Transformation Officer)in
Global leader in commercial fitness equipment and game tables.
Missouri City, Texas-based global provider of rod lift products, technologies, services and solutions.
Global, vertically integrated manufacturer of extruded aluminum profiles and related value-added services.
Dallas-based, North America's leading vertically-integrated manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of architectural hardware, glass and glazing systems.
Leading global manufacturer of porcelain enamels and specialized glass coatings and colorants.
Plymouth-based leading builder of luxury motor yachts.
SiderforgeRossi is a manufacturer with over 100 years of experience that produces industrial products for oil & gas, wind power, railways, marine, machinery, and nuclear applications.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardwareNew Materials
Leading designer, manufacturer and installer of artificial surfaces for sports flooring, leisure, landscaping and industrial markets.
Leading designer and manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) composite products (formerly Crane Composites).
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesInvestorFlow · investorflow.com · Jun 22, 2026
Jennmar · thesudburystar.com · Apr 24, 2026
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 11
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KPS Special Situations Fund VILPs: Florida State Board of Administration, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System +3 more | 2023 | — | — | 1.07x | 0.09x |
| KPS Special Situations Mid-Cap Fund IILPs: Florida State Board of Administration, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System, South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission | 2023 | — | — | 0.00x | — |
| KPS Special Situations Fund VLPs: Florida State Board of Administration, Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System +4 more | 2020 | — | 11.7% | 1.31x | 0.44x |
| KPS Special Situations Mid-Cap FundLPs: Florida State Board of Administration, Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System +1 more | 2019 | — | 16.0% | 1.49x | 0.36x |
| KPS IVLPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma | 2014 | — | 21.9% | 2.09x | 1.62x |
| KPS Special Situations Fund IVLPs: Florida State Board of Administration, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System, Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System +1 more | 2014 | — | 22.0% | 2.07x | 1.60x |
| KPS Special Situations Fund III-Supplemental LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration, Pension Reserves Investment Management Board | 2009 | — | 22.7% | 2.67x | 2.67x |
| KPS Special Situations Fund III, L.P.LPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System | 2007 | — | 23.5% | 2.07x | 2.07x |
| KPS Special Situations Fund V (A), LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2007 | — | 48.8% | 1.44x | 0.08x |
| KPS Special Situations Supplemental Fund III, L.P.LPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2006 | — | 22.6% | 2.67x | 2.66x |
| KPS Special Situations Fund II, L.P.LPs: Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds | 2004 | — | 63.4% | 3.50x | 3.50x |
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 KPS Capital Partners made?
- KPS Capital Partners has 30 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What is KPS Capital Partners's typical check size?
- KPS Capital Partners typically writes checks of $1.6B.
- What sectors does KPS Capital Partners focus on?
- KPS Capital Partners focuses on Advanced Manufacturing.
- Where is KPS Capital Partners located?
- KPS Capital Partners is headquartered in New York, US.
- Who does KPS Capital Partners co-invest with?
- KPS Capital Partners most often shares deals with Ambina Partners, GrandBanks Capital, Hatteras Venture Partners, among 5 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamBuilding Lasting Value with KPS Capital Partners’ Michael Psaros - YouTube
Proskauer · Michael Psaros
Introductory Remarks by Michael Psaros, Co-founder and Managing Partner, KPS Capital Partners - YouTube
Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy · Michael Psaros
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