
Kayne Anderson Growth Capital
Description
Kayne Anderson Growth Capital, also known as Kayne Partners, serves as the dedicated growth equity arm of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, a prominent alternative investment firm. Based in Los Angeles, this division specializes in providing capital and strategic support to rapidly growing, lower middle market companies. Their investment focus primarily targets businesses within the enterprise software and tech-enabled services sectors, encompassing critical areas such as security, compliance, healthcare IT, and business automation.
Kayne Partners seeks to partner with companies that have demonstrated strong product-market fit and possess significant growth potential. They typically engage with businesses looking to accelerate their expansion, fund strategic acquisitions, or facilitate shareholder liquidity events. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, leveraging its deep industry expertise and extensive network to help portfolio companies scale operations, enhance market reach, and optimize their business models. Their initial equity investments typically range from $20 million to $50 million, reflecting their commitment to substantial, impactful partnerships.
Demonstrating robust financial capacity and continued market confidence, Kayne Partners has successfully raised significant capital for its funds. In late 2021, they announced the closing of Kayne Partners Fund IV with $500 million in commitments. This was followed by the successful closing of Kayne Partners Fund V in late 2023, securing an impressive $560 million in commitments. These substantial fund sizes underscore their ongoing ability to deploy significant capital into promising growth-stage companies, reinforcing their position as a leading investor in their target sectors.
Investor Profile
Kayne Anderson Growth Capital has backed more than 57 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 43 rounds, about 75% of its total and boasts 19 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Sweden.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, SaaS.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $20M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (28%)
- Series B (26%)
- Series C (14%)
- Series A (12%)
- Private Equity (9%)
- Debt Financing (9%)
- Series D (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (81%)
- Canada (16%)
- Sweden (2%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Analytics
- Health Care
- Enterprise Software
- Mobile
- Marketing
- Financial Services
- Fintech
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