Why Kairos? Why now?

Our ability to provide a single source or hybrid capital solution, offering a blend of senior debt, subordinated debt and equity, matches the specific needs that we overwhelmingly see among small to mid-size companies in our target market.

Hallmarks of the Kairos investment strategy include:

One-stop source to the underserved small to mid-size market
Kairos uniquely focuses on offering broad one-stop financing solutions targeted specifically to small and mid-size retail and consumer products companies with revenues under $100 million.

Industry focus and targeted concentration
Kairos focuses primarily on the retail and consumer products industry, bringing considerable direct and proven industry experience.

Value investment strategy
We employ what some might consider a contrarian approach, tackling complexity, and investing significant time and effort in transactions where chemistry and fit are served well by the diversity and direct industry experience of the Principals, Advisory Council and Merchant Partners.

Due diligence designed for small and mid-size businesses
Smaller or undercapitalized businesses often have under-developed financial capabilities or controls. Kairos has investigative and forensic due diligence capabilities specifically tailored to small businesses which have been employed by the Principals for decades.

Investment strategy matched to investment environment
In today’s volatile macroeconomic environment, our operating value-added capabilities and comfort in dealing with complexity differentiate us from other private equity and debt investors. Our team is comprised of “roll-up” professionals with extensive experience in implementing and executing operational and strategic plans.

Kairos Advisory Council, Merchant Partners and Strategic Alliances
The Advisory Council and Merchant Partners create a strong advantage for portfolio companies. The Principals have also developed strategic alliances with a number of firms which routinely assist portfolio companies.

Operating experience and value add portfolio strategy to drive performance
We believe that active and on-going involvement produces the most successful outcome and highest returns for everyone involved. Kairos Principals are widely regarded as industry experts, and have significant proven experience as retail operators, providers of capital and merger and acquisition specialists to the industry.