Kingswood Capital Management

Kingswood Capital Management, L.P. is a Los Angeles-based private investment firm that focuses on partnering with leading middle-market companies. The firm specializes in businesses undergoing various degrees of operational, financial, or market-driven change, including corporate divestitures, buyouts of family- and entrepreneur-owned businesses, operational turnarounds, special situations, and take-privates. Kingswood aims to drive significant operational improvement and create long-term, sustainable value for its portfolio companies through strategic capital and extensive operating resources.

Founded in 2013 by Alex Wolf, Kingswood Capital Management was established with the goal of creating a differentiated private investment firm. Alex Wolf, the Managing Partner and Founder, has been a private equity investor since 1997, with prior experience at Ares Management and Cerberus Capital Management. The firm's investment philosophy centers on collaborative partnerships with management teams, providing tailored solutions to complex transactions.

Kingswood Capital Management invests across a diverse range of sectors, including Aerospace & Defense, Automotive Aftermarket, Consumer, Distribution, Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Industrials, and Services. The firm targets companies with at least $100 million in revenue and makes equity investments typically ranging from $30 million to $500 million or greater, often with co-investment opportunities. They take either control or minority stakes with protections, primarily focusing on opportunities in North America.

The firm manages approximately $3.2 billion in assets under management, having successfully closed its oversubscribed third institutional fund, Kingswood Capital Opportunities Fund III, L.P., with $1.5 billion in capital commitments in July 2024. Kingswood's portfolio includes notable investments such as Safran Passenger Innovations (now RAVE Aerospace), Drive Medical, Kodak Alaris, Soulshine Farms, and Daramic. The team comprises seasoned professionals with deep experience in complex transactions, fostering a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.