KINZIE CAPITAL PARTNERS


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Locations: SAINT THOMAS, CHICAGO, PRINCIPAL, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA, VISTA, TX, FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Kinzie Capital Partners Announces the Acquisition of Arctic Industries

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Kinzie Capital Partners LP (“Kinzie”), a Chicago-based private equity firm, announces the acquisition of Arctic Industries (“Arctic” or the “Company”), a national manufacturer and distributor of temperature control and cold storage solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Kinzie Capital Partners LP (“Kinzie”), a Chicago-based private equity firm, announces the acquisition of Arctic Industries (“Arctic” or the “Company”), a national manufacturer and distributor of temperature control and cold storage solutions.
  • “We are excited for the partnership with Kinzie Capital Partners, which will allow us to leverage our strengths to drive further growth and continue to provide the best possible service for our customers,” said Brian Murphy, CEO of Arctic Industries.
  • Suzanne Yoon, Managing Partner of Kinzie Capital, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, emphasizing Arctic’s reputation for quality and a customer-centric approach.
  • She added, “Arctic plays a critical role in servicing essential aspects of the economy, from foodservice to industrial businesses.

GT Golf Supplies Acquires The ProActive Sports Group

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Monday, December 18, 2023

GT Golf Supplies, Inc. (“GT Golf”), a leading wholesale golf distributor, today announced the acquisition of The ProActive Sports Group (“ProActive”), a national golf accessories and products provider.

Key Points: 
  • GT Golf Supplies, Inc. (“GT Golf”), a leading wholesale golf distributor, today announced the acquisition of The ProActive Sports Group (“ProActive”), a national golf accessories and products provider.
  • The acquisition will expand GT Golf’s position as the largest golf accessories distributor in the U.S. with the broadest selection of golf products, a nation-wide presence anchored by four distribution centers, a preeminent distribution salesforce for golf products for retailers and golf courses as well as a robust e-commerce offering.
  • GT Golf is thrilled to welcome ProActive to our team.”
    GT Golf currently has offices in South Carolina, Texas and California and will be adding ProActive’s facility in Oregon as a fourth distribution center to better serve the Pacific Northwest.
  • “Acquiring ProActive will add exclusive proprietary products and key customers while materially increasing the overall size of the platform.”
    Litwin Kach served as the exclusive legal advisor to GT Golf Supplies, Inc. on this transaction.

Kinzie Capital Partners Closes First Institutional Fund at $150M in Commitments

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Kinzie Capital Partners LP (“Kinzie”) announced the close of the company’s first institutional fund, Kinzie Fund II (“The Fund”).

Key Points: 
  • Kinzie Capital Partners LP (“Kinzie”) announced the close of the company’s first institutional fund, Kinzie Fund II (“The Fund”).
  • The Fund closed with $150 million in total commitments, the company’s largest to-date, from a wide range of investors including foundations, endowments, pension funds and family offices.
  • “Thanks to the relentless dedication of our team, Kinzie has closed our first institutional fund.
  • I am so proud of this outcome, which is a true testament to the confidence our investors have in Kinzie,” said Suzanne Yoon, Founder and Managing Partner, Kinzie Capital Partners.

Kinzie Capital Partners Acquires One-Stop Supplier GT Golf Holdings, Inc.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Kinzie Capital Partners LP (“Kinzie”), a Chicago-based private equity firm, announced that through an affiliated entity it has acquired GT Golf Holdings, Inc. (“GT Golf” or the “Company”), headquartered in Vista, CA with additional locations in Fort Worth, TX and Mount Pleasant, SC.

Key Points: 
  • Kinzie Capital Partners LP (“Kinzie”), a Chicago-based private equity firm, announced that through an affiliated entity it has acquired GT Golf Holdings, Inc. (“GT Golf” or the “Company”), headquartered in Vista, CA with additional locations in Fort Worth, TX and Mount Pleasant, SC.
  • GT Golf was founded in 1995 and offers a wide breadth of consumable products, including golf grips, accessories and tees, sourcing more than 3,000 SKUs from over 150 vendors in addition to 300 Company-owned proprietary products.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with Kinzie as we move into our next phase of growth and innovation,” said Brian Van De Veere, President of GT Golf.
  • “Brian, Gary and Patrick’s commitment to expanding the business, coupled with the rapid growth of the fragmented golf supply market, provides a strong opportunity for Kinzie to enter this attractive market,” said Suzanne Yoon, Founder and Managing Partner of Kinzie Capital Partners.

Kinzie Hires Industry Veteran Roopa Weber as Director, Investor Relations & Operations and Promotes Key Members of Investment Team

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kinzie Capital Partners LLC ("Kinzie"), a Chicago-based private equity firm, today announced the addition of Roopa Weber as Director, Investor Relations and Operations.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kinzie Capital Partners LLC ("Kinzie"), a Chicago-based private equity firm, today announced the addition of Roopa Weber as Director, Investor Relations and Operations.
  • Weber will provide oversight of Kinzie's investor relations, marketing, business administration, operations and compliance functions.
  • "Her depth of experience and insight will bolster our relationships and firm operations as well as strengthen our expanding team."
  • Kinzie continues to enhance its team through new hires and talent development, as further evidenced by the recent promotions of two key members of the Investment Team.

Kinzie Capital Partners Welcomes Michael Eisinger to Expanding Investment Team

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Monday, June 7, 2021

CHICAGO, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kinzie Capital Partners LLC ("Kinzie"), a Chicago-based private equity firm, today announced that Michael Eisinger joins as a Vice President of the Investment Team.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kinzie Capital Partners LLC ("Kinzie"), a Chicago-based private equity firm, today announced that Michael Eisinger joins as a Vice President of the Investment Team.
  • "We are all excited to welcome Michael to the Kinzie team," said Suzanne Yoon, Founder and Managing Partner, Kinzie Capital Partners.
  • Mr. Eisinger brings ten years of private equity and deal experience to his new role at Kinzie, including sourcing, deal execution, and portfolio management.
  • "I'm excited to join Kinzie's Investment team and look forward to using my skills and experience to support the team as we continue to grow."