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Kinzie Capital Partners
Kinzie Capital Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm.
Kinzie Capital Partners
Kinzie Capital Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm. At Kinzie, we believe true partnerships are created when participants bring new skills and expertise to the relationship and understand that each situation requires a fresh approach. Our investment approach centers on operational excellence and leveraging technological innovation through our key operating partners to drive longevity and growth in the modern era. We are focused on making control and minority investments across the United States in companies with revenues up to $250M and EBITDA up to $15M. Industries of interest include Manufacturing, Business Services and Consumer Staples.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2017
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Chicago
Corporate office
Chicago, IL, United States
Principals
Suzanne Yoon
Founder & Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Kinzie Capital Partners?
Suzanne Yoon, the firm's Founder and Managing Partner, leads all investment decisions. Her background is in corporate M&A and restructuring, which shapes Kinzie's approach to due diligence and post-close value creation. She runs a lean investment committee designed for speed relative to larger private equity firms in the market.
How does Kinzie source proprietary deal flow?
Kinzie sources through a blend of corporate carve-out relationships, founder succession-driven sales, and intermediaries focused on the lower middle market. Yoon's career in restructuring and corporate development creates a network that yields opportunities conventional buyout funds rarely see. The firm emphasizes direct relationship-building with business owners as its primary origination channel.
What investment stages and check sizes does Kinzie target?
Kinzie writes control equity for companies with EBITDA between $3 million and $15 million, a tight band that keeps the firm specialized. The mandate covers buyouts, management buyouts, corporate divestitures, and active recapitalizations. Kinzie does not participate in minority growth equity or venture-stage deals.
Does Kinzie co-invest alongside other private equity firms?
Kinzie may co-invest on an opportunistic basis, particularly when a larger firm needs an operationally-focused partner for a carve-out. However, the firm's primary model involves leading control transactions with a concentrated portfolio. Kinzie's public disclosures have not named specific co-investors or club deal structures.
What sectors does Kinzie explicitly avoid?
Kinzie avoids sectors with heavy regulatory uncertainty, speculative technology, and commodity-price-dependent businesses. The firm does not invest in oil and gas E&P, early-stage biotech, or pre-revenue software. Its existing sector tags — industrials, business services, consumer, and healthcare services — reflect a deliberate boundary.
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