KCB Private Equity

KCB Private Equity is a Pasadena, California-based investment firm founded in 1986, specializing in long-term investments in small to medium-sized businesses across the United States and Canada. The firm distinguishes itself from traditional private equity firms by committing significant personal capital and focusing on long-term growth rather than short-term exits. KCB Private Equity invests in a diverse range of sectors, including retail, consumer products and services, business services, technology, healthcare services, education, light manufacturing, and distribution. By providing sellers with immediate liquidity while ensuring business continuity, KCB fosters strong relationships with management, allowing for the nurturing of its growing portfolio companies.

Eric An

Vice President

Robert Blair

Managing Director

Lorin Knell

Managing Director

Peter Knell

Managing Director

Peter Knell Ph.D

Managing Director

Megan Pautler-Gutnikov

Managing Director

Megan Pautler-Gutnikov

Managing Director

1 past transactions

Uncle Milton

Acquisition in 2014
Uncle Milton, founded in 1946, specializes in creating and marketing educational toys that foster imagination and learning for children aged 0 to 12. The company is renowned for its flagship Ant Farm® brand, introduced in 1956, which has become a beloved icon in the toy industry, featuring a variety of live habitat products. Uncle Milton has expanded its product offerings to include the In My Room™ brand, which provides interactive light and sound experiences, and the Fireworks Lightshow brand, known for its creative, firework-like displays. Additionally, the company excels in the science and educational toy sector, boasting partnerships with prominent licenses such as Star Wars™ Science, National Geographic™, Nat Geo WILD™, and John Deere™. Uncle Milton distributes its diverse range of toys through a wide array of retail channels, including mass merchants, specialty toy stores, online platforms, and department stores across the nation.
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