KCN Companies
We are a holding company that buys businesses to grow for a long time.
Forever, if it makes sense.
OUR APPROACH IS SIMPLE
We Build on Your Legacy
Disciplined acquisitions
We buy great companies with a history of $1 million+ in EBITDA. We use minimal debt and invest in differentiated businesses that know why they win. More simply, we partner with founders and build on legacies.
Long-term growth focus
We want to build upon deep-rooted, long-lasting companies that provide community and shareholder value. KCN does not have a "fund life" so we don't ever have to sell a company after we buy it. All business decisions—capital deployment, company culture, personnel—focus on building long-term value.
People matter
We believe deeply in the irreplaceable value of human capital. The legacies of our founders and the contributions of their team play pivotal roles in shaping our companies' long-term success. That’s why we actively seek exceptional employee bases that provide undervalued services.
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STRUCTURE
Ownership
80 - 100% majority, with aligned incentives
COMPANY STAGE
Earnings
History of steady $1 million+ EBITDA
GEOGRAPHY
Midwest-focused
Will look beyond for unique relationships or opportunities
INDUSTRIES
Industry agnostic
Focus on value, macro outlook, and scalability
OUR OWN LEGACY
At KCN Companies, we're not just about buying businesses. We build them for the long-term. We believe in durable and sustainable growth. We invest in people, create opportunities, and forge lasting relationships to carry our companies into the future.
OUR TEAM
Kalen, Chris & Nate
Who are we? Well, we think we're probably a lot like you.
We're spouses and parents. We're an Army veteran, a lawyer, and an accountant. We're former custodians, lawn mowers, waiters, and bank tellers. We're engineers, business majors, and seminary students. We're youth sports coaches.
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But we also love business and have billions of dollars of transaction experience across multiple industries. We have complementary skill sets, wear different hats, and each provide unique value to our companies along their growth journeys.
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What our founders say
KCN’s long-term approach, similar values, and operational mindset made them an ideal partner for Sprosty Bag. They respect what we’ve built and share our commitment to creating a durable company by investing in our people, technology, and customer relationships.
Adam Lowe, Sprosty Bag CEO
I chose KCN because I wanted a partner that could take ECS to the next level. KCN has been that and more. They have invested heavily in current ECS employees, improved our processes, and continued our strong commitment to sustainable growth.
Dave Schloegel, ECS Founder