Kinderhook Partners

Kinderhook Partners, LLC, established in 2003 and based in Fort Lee, New Jersey, operates as a registered investment adviser and hedge fund manager. The firm focuses on long-term investments in small public companies, as well as select promising private companies. It manages a concentrated portfolio, targeting investments in firms with significant growth potential over a three to five-year horizon, emphasizing sustainable profit margins and strong returns on equity. Kinderhook Partners conducts thorough due diligence using publicly available information but typically refrains from taking insider roles or board positions. It acquires investment positions through open market purchases, block transactions, or private placements, generally targeting investments between $10 million and $30 million per position. The firm favors straightforward common stock purchases in private placements to minimize transaction costs and expedite transactions. With over 20 years of experience in private equity investing, Kinderhook Partners benefits from a deep understanding of the market, allowing it to invest flexibly in illiquid stocks while maintaining a clear alignment of interests between management and shareholders.