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Kelso & Company

Kelso & Company

New York City, New Yorkkelso.com

Overview

Kelso & Company is a North American private equity firm focused on leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital transactions. They invest in various sectors, including communication, manufacturing, restaurants, healthcare, financial services, telecommunication services, and retailing.

Year Founded

1971

Portfolio Companies

12

Website

kelso.com

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
BradyPLUSMar 2026Private EquityLead
BradyPLUSAug 2025M&ACo-investor
BradyPLUSOct 2023M&ALead
Inovar Packaging GroupMay 2022Buyout/LBOLead
ReSource ProDec 2021Buyout/LBOLead
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Key People

Michael Nichols

Partner, Managing Director

Beth Neumann

Partner, Head Of Portfolio Operations

Joseph Kopilak

Partner CFO

Hugh McBride

Principal

Lindsay Gordon

Principal

Meghan Lusk

Investor Relations

Zena G. P.

Senior Associate, Investor Relations

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Year Founded1971

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