Kinderhook Industries

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Kinderhook Industries
TypeLimited liability corporation
IndustryPrivate equity
Founded2003; 18 years ago (2003)
Headquarters,
Number of employees
20
Websitewww.kinderhook.com

Kinderhook Industries, LLC is an American private equity firm based in New York City. Since 2003, the firm has raised over $2 billion[1] under management and has made in excess of 170 investments. Kinderhook is a licensed Small Business Investment Company with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Kinderhook partners with middle-market businesses.

In January 2020, Kinderhook Industries has closed its Kinderhook Capital Fund VI mid-market buyout fund at its $1 billion hard cap. Investors included the New York State Teachers' Retirement System, Albany. The previous fund, Kinderhook Capital Fund V, closed in 2016 at its hard cap of $750 million.[2]

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In 2014, Kinderhook acquired GlobalHealth[3] and Thermacell.[4]

In 2015, Kinderhook acquires Superwinch.[5]

In 2015, Kinderhook buys Collision Diagnostic Services.[6]

In 2015, Kinderhook invests in Bestop.[7]

In 2015, Kinderhook acquires CSDVRS.[8]

In 2015, Kinderhook acquires STC.[9]

In 2016, Bestop acquires Baja Designs.[10]

In 2016, Kinderhook acquires NTP.[11]

In 2016, Kinderhook invests in NitroFill.[12]

In 2016, Truck Hero adds Husky Liners to its aftermarket auto holdings.[13]

In 2017, Stratus Video Grows Telehealth Division Following Investment from Kinderhook.[14]

In 2017, Kinderhook exits San Jamar.[15]

In 2017, ACV Enviro acquire Walker Industrial Services.[16]

In 2017, Kinderhook forms Race Winning Brands and acquires PMI.[17]

In 2017, Race Winning Brands acquires Diamond Pistons and Trend Performance.[18]

In 2017, TCF Capital Funding Provides $15mm recap financing of NitroFill.[19]

In 2018, Bestop acquires PRP Seats, Status Racing, and SpeedStrap.[20]

In 2018, Race Winning Brands acquires Rekluse Motor Sports.[21][22][23]

In 2018, Kinderhook acquires SCA Performance.[24]

In 2018, Race Winning Brands acquires Dart Machinery.[25]

In 2018, Race Winning Brands acquires Falicon Crankshaft Components.[26]

In 2018, Race Winning Brands acquires MGP Connecting Rods.[27]

In 2019, Race Winning Brands acquires CV4.[28]

In 2019, SCA Performance acquired Rocky Ridge.[29]

In 2019, SCA Performance acquired Rocky Mountain Truckworks.[30]

In 2020, Race Winning Brands acquires Manley Performance Products, Inc.[31]

References[]

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  2. ^ Kozlowski, Rob (28 January 2020). "Kinderhook Industries closes sixth buyout fund at $1 billion". Pensions&Investments. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  3. ^ News9.com. "Kinderhook Industries Acquires GlobalHealth, Inc". Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  4. ^ "Kinderhook Industries Invests in Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Brand". AmmoLand.com Shooting Sports News. 2014-07-16. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  5. ^ "Kinderhook buys Superwinch - PE Hub". PE Hub. 2015-03-25. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  6. ^ "Kinderhook buys Collision Diagnostic Services - PE Hub". PE Hub. 2015-07-28. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  7. ^ "Kinderhook invests in Bestop - PE Hub". PE Hub. 2015-08-04. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  8. ^ "Private equity fund buys Clearwater video communications firm". bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  9. ^ "Kinderhook acquires STC - PE Hub". PE Hub. 2015-11-24. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  10. ^ "PE-backed Bestop acquires Baja - PE Hub". PE Hub. 2016-06-30. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  11. ^ "Kinderhook buys National Truck Protection". PE Hub. 2016-07-26. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  12. ^ "Kinderhook Industries invests in tire inflation business". Reuters. 2016-12-14. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  13. ^ Business, Tom Henderson Crain's Detroit. "Truck Hero adds Husky Liners to its aftermarket auto holdings - Plastics News". Plastics News. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  14. ^ "Stratus Video Grows Telehealth Division Following Additional Investment from Kinderhook Industries". businesswire.com. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  15. ^ "Kinderhook exits San Jamar - PE Hub". PE Hub. 2017-01-12. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  16. ^ "Axtone acquired by ITT Inc.: Mergers & Acquisitions | Processing Magazine". Water Technology Online. 2017-02-13. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
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  18. ^ "Race Winning Brands Acquires Diamond Pistons and Trend Performance". Race Winning Brands Acquires Diamond Pistons and Trend Performance | Performance Racing Industry. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  19. ^ "TCF Capital Funding Provides $15MM Recap Financing to Kinderhook Industries - News | ABL Advisor". abladvisor.com. Retrieved 2017-02-22.
  20. ^ "Bestop Expands with Acquisition of PRP Seats | Modern Jeeper". modernjeeper.com. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
  21. ^ "Kinderhook-backed Race Winning Brands acquires Rekluse - PE Hub". PE Hub. 2018-04-04. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  22. ^ "Race Winning Brands Acquires Rekluse Performance Clutch Technology". Transworld Motocross. 2018-04-04. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  23. ^ "RWB - Race Winning Brands Acquires Rekluse". racewinningbrands.com. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  24. ^ "Kinderhook buys SCA Performance - PE Hub". PE Hub. 2018-04-17. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
  25. ^ "Dart Machinery Acquired by Race Winning Brands; Keating Returns as President - Engine Builder Magazine". Engine Builder Magazine. 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
  26. ^ "Race Winning Brands buys Falicon Crankshafts Components - PE Hub". PE Hub. 2018-11-07. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
  27. ^ Acosta, Greg (2018-12-05). "Race Winning Brands Expands, Acquiring MGP Connecting Rods". Dragzine. Retrieved 2018-12-05.
  28. ^ "Wiseco Adds CV4 to its Product Line". Engine Builder Magazine. 2019-03-06. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  29. ^ Beltran, Luisa (2019-03-12). "Kinderhook buys RR Manufacturing, Rocky Ridge Transportation". PE Hub. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
  30. ^ Beltran, Luisa (2019-03-25). "PE-backed SCA Performance buys Rocky Mountain Truckworks". PE Hub. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
  31. ^ Staff, Engine Builder (2020-02-25). "Race Winning Brands Acquires Manley Performance". Engine Builder Magazine. Retrieved 2020-03-20.

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