Kainos Capital

Q: When was Kainos Capital last fund created?

Kainos Capital last fund was created/launched in 2023-02-10.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2012

AUM

$1 000 M

Location

Dallas, Texas, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Kainos Capital is a Dallas-based middle-market private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm specializes in the food and consumer products sectors across North America. With a team of 23 professionals, including 10 partners, Kainos leverages its extensive industry network and operational improvement resources to drive revenue growth and double EBITDA in portfolio companies within three to five years.

Kainos Capital focuses on control investments in non-discretionary food and consumer services sectors. The firm typically invests in businesses within the United States and Canada, with a strategy to unlock growth opportunities and transform the scale and strategic positioning of its portfolio companies. Kainos is currently investing from its third fund, a $1 billion vehicle, and has co-invested over $900 million alongside its limited partners.

Notable investments by Kainos Capital include Whisps - cheese crisps, BeautyBio - skincare products, Florida Food Products - natural ingredients, SlimFast - weight management products, and Ghirardelli - chocolate products.

Industry

Manufacturing Logistics Foodtech Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Food and Beverage Fashion/Beauty Transportation

Kainos Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Kainos Capital Fund I LP	Private Equity (PE)	Fashion/Beauty Food and Beverage Foodtech Transportation	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	—	July 2013
Kainos Capital Partners III LP	Private Equity (PE)	Fashion/Beauty Food and Beverage Foodtech Transportation	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1000 M	February 2023
Kainos Capital Fund II LP	Private Equity (PE)	Fashion/Beauty Food and Beverage Foodtech Transportation	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$895 M	October 2016

Contacts

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Kevin Elliott Partner

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FAQs about Kainos Capital

Is Kainos Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Kainos Capital is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Kainos Capital located?

Kainos Capital is located in Dallas, Texas, United States.

When was Kainos Capital founded?

Kainos Capital was founded in 2012.

What sectors and industries does Kainos Capital invest in?

Kainos Capital invests in companies and startups in Manufacturing, Logistics, Foodtech, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Food and Beverage, Fashion/Beauty, Transportation.

What is Kainos Capital geographical focus of investments?

Kainos Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Kainos Capital typically invest in?

Kainos Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Kainos Capital investment?

Kainos Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Kainos Capital?

Kainos Capital has around $1 000m assets under management.

When was Kainos Capital last fund created?

Kainos Capital last fund was created/launched in 2023-02-10

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