Nov 17, 2014
Kian Capital, a provider of mezzanine debt and equity capital to leading lower middle-market companies, is pleased to announce the final closing of Kian Mezzanine Partners I, L.P. (the “Fund”) with total capital commitments of $150 million, including Small Business Administration leverage. The Fund is structured as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) and licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
“We are very excited about the successful final closing of the Fund and are grateful for the support of our limited partners. Along with the U.S. Small Business Administration, we are fortunate to have a diverse investor base which includes leading institutional investors, commercial banks and distinguished high net worth individuals, including former portfolio company executives,” said Kevin McCarthy, Co-Founder and Partner of Kian Capital.
“We are eager to selectively deploy the Fund’s capital in leading lower middle-market companies that are sourced through our extensive network in the Southeast. We are confident that the experience of our team, our orientation for growth, and the capital base provided by our Fund will position Kian Capital as the partner of choice for business owners, independent sponsors, private equity firms and management teams, added Rick Cravey, Co-Founder and Partner of Kian Capital.
For more information, please contact Kevin McCarthy or Matt Levenson or visit our web site at www.kiancapital.com.
We are very excited about the successful final closing of the Fund and are grateful for the support of our limited partners. Along with the U.S. Small Business Administration, we are fortunate to have a diverse investor base which includes leading institutional investors, commercial banks and distinguished high net worth individuals, including former portfolio company executives.
