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Kirtland Capital Partners
Kirtland is a Cleveland private equity firm that invests in incredible companies and helps them break through barriers to capture growth opportunities.
Kirtland Capital Partners
Kirtland is a Cleveland private equity firm that invests in incredible companies and helps them break through barriers to capture growth opportunities. They support management teams by making necessary investments in leadership, business infrastructure, and sales and marketing. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Kirtland has been building and growing businesses using this model for over 45 years. They focus on investing in family and founder-owned businesses across precision machining and engineered products, business service, and branded food and beverage companies.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
1977
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Birmingham
Corporate office
Birmingham, MI, United States
Additional offices
Chicago, IL · San Francisco, CA
Principals
Tom Littman
Chairman
Corrie Menary
Managing Partner
Ralph Della Ratta
Partner
Bill Bergen
Operating Partner
John Heckman
Vice President of Finance
Patrick Chang
Vice President
Jacob Cole
Analyst
Diane Johnson
Office Manager
Frequently asked questions
What size of company does Kirtland typically invest in?
Kirtland targets lower-middle-market businesses, historically those generating between $3 million and $12 million in annual EBITDA. The firm focuses on control equity investments where it can execute operational value-creation plans and pursue add-on acquisitions. This segment sits below the threshold where large institutional funds operate, which creates a structural sourcing advantage for Kirtland in its regional markets.
Does Kirtland invest outside the United States?
Kirtland's investment activity is concentrated in North America, with particular emphasis on the Great Lakes and broader Midwest regions. Its office footprint in Birmingham (Detroit area), Chicago, and San Francisco provides coverage across the US manufacturing and services corridor. The firm does not publicly indicate a mandate for direct investments outside North America.
What is Kirtland's investment approach after acquiring a company?
Kirtland pursues a buy-and-build strategy centered on operational improvement and strategic add-on acquisitions. The firm partners with existing management teams rather than replacing them at close. This approach reflects the lower-mid-market reality that founder-operators often remain critical to the business, and it aligns with Kirtland's stated emphasis on management collaboration.
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