Kingswood Capital Management

Kingswood Capital Management is a private equity investment firm founded in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California. The firm specializes in investing in lower middle-market companies that are experiencing operational, financial, or market-driven changes. It focuses on various sectors, including business services, healthcare, consumer goods, and technology. Kingswood Capital engages in corporate divestitures, buyouts, operational turnarounds, and restructurings, often targeting companies with revenues of at least $100 million. The firm combines capital access with industry relationships and a network of operating resources to enhance business value. Its investment team, composed of seasoned professionals from leading private equity backgrounds, aims to provide tailored solutions in complex scenarios, leveraging both in-house capabilities and external partnerships to drive proprietary deal flow.

Christopher Basham

Managing Director

Ivane Chou

CFO and CCO

Bob Cirillo

Senior Associate

Nicholas Duncan

Associate

Ryan Kamm

Associate

Andrew Kovach

Managing Director

Clayton Lechleiter

Principal

Daniel Lisowski

Vice President

Edward Manukyan

Associate

Viswa Maramreddy

Vice President

Michael A. Niegsch

Partner

Ben Palmer

Associate

Oliver Quintero

Vice President

James Renna

Partner and Lead Operating Partner

Derrek Ross

Vice President

Brandon Sucaldito

Associate

Alexander Wolf

Founder and Managing Partner

7 past transactions

Senture

Acquisition in 2021
Provider of comprehensive contact center service support to government agencies, commercial customers and large system integrators. The company's multi-channel contact center services include Inbound contact center services, outbound contact center services, help desk, technical support, data management, sales and upselling, customer acquisition and retention and other related services, enabling clients in critical end markets such as healthcare and education.

Cost Plus Inc.

Acquisition in 2021
Cost Plus, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer in the United States, focusing on casual home furnishings and entertaining products. The company offers a diverse range of items, including furniture, rugs, pillows, bath linens, lighting, window coverings, and decorative accessories. It also provides kitchen products such as glassware, ceramics, and cooking utensils, along with gift items, jewelry, personal care products, and seasonal merchandise. Additionally, Cost Plus features gourmet foods and beverages, including wine, craft beer, coffee, and tea. The company operates stores under various names, including World Market and Cost Plus World Market, and also sells products through its website. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Cost Plus Inc. has been a subsidiary of Bed Bath & Beyond since 2012. As of mid-2018, it operated 280 stores across 38 states and the District of Columbia.

AutoAnything

Acquisition in 2018
AutoAnything, Inc. is a prominent online retailer specializing in automotive products, offering a wide range of accessories and performance parts for cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company focuses on providing high-quality products from reputable brands. Its extensive catalog includes both custom and universal items designed to enhance vehicle protection, comfort, safety, style, and performance. As one of the largest and fastest-growing retailers in its field, AutoAnything is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of automotive enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike.

Versar

Acquisition in 2017
Versar is a global project management company that provides a range of services to both public and private sector clients. The company specializes in construction management, environmental sciences, and engineering infrastructure solutions, with particular expertise in classified and hazardous projects. Versar's offerings include program and construction management, security systems, and environmental services, catering to diverse needs across various sectors. Committed to delivering quality and value, Versar aims to ensure high returns for its customers, employees, and stakeholders.

Avad

Acquisition in 2016
AVAD LLC, an Ingram Micro Company, is North America’s premier AV solutions provider - specializing in both residential and commercial integration. Led by a team of experienced professionals in the AV industry, they work closely with custom integrators and the industry’s top brands, to deliver cutting-edge integrated solutions for video, audio, lighting control, content management, networking, digital signage; plus whole-home and business automation. With 23 locations throughout North America, a dedicated team of experts skilled in all things AV, and an unwavering commitment to their partners, AVAD revolutionizes the way that custom integrators compete and succeed in this ever-evolving industry. From their award-winning, complimentary system design to product sourcing & delivery, they facilitate it all and they’re successful at it because their solutions are concentrated around the needs of their customers. AVAD continues to be the leader in delivering extraordinary AV solutions to residential and commercial integrators. They consider theirselves an ‘evolutionary’ company, as evidenced by their addition of value-added services, diverse product lines, premium incentives, and the emergence of their experience centers to meet the evolving needs of their customers. AVAD represents the next level of AV integration… AVAD is Custom Install 2.0.

ThoughtExchange

Venture Round in 2015
ThoughtExchange is a developer of enterprise crowdsourcing software that facilitates strategic discussions among stakeholders, whether in small groups or large communities. The platform allows leaders to pose open-ended questions and gather real-time responses, ensuring that all voices are heard, not just the most vocal. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, ThoughtExchange organizes insights and provides dynamic, data-rich reports that highlight results based on priority and urgency. This approach enables clients to analyze interactions among participants and make well-informed decisions. Founded in Rossland, British Columbia, the company operates with teams distributed across North America.
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