Kian Capital

Kian Capital Partners, LLC is a private equity firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with an additional office in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 2010, the firm specializes in mezzanine capital investments and focuses on lower middle market companies. Kian Capital targets equity and debt investments, particularly in sectors such as consumer services, digital marketing, education services, healthcare services, insurance services, IT integration, specialty industrial services, and various consumer products. The firm typically invests between $7 million and $30 million in companies with revenues ranging from $10 million to $100 million and EBITDA between $2 million and $15 million. Kian Capital seeks to acquire either majority or minority ownership and may invest through common or preferred equity, as well as mezzanine debt, often structured as subordinated debt. The typical investment hold period ranges from five to seven years. The firm aims to act as a sponsor in transactions or to co-invest alongside business owners and management teams, providing both equity capital and mezzanine financing.