KPS Capital

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1991

AUM

$19 000 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

KPS Capital Partners is a private equity firm headquartered in New York, founded in 1991. The firm was established by Michael Psaros and David Shapiro, who both have extensive backgrounds in private equity and investment management. KPS is recognized for its focus on manufacturing and industrial sectors, working closely with management teams to enhance strategic positions and profitability. The firm is known for its hands-on approach and ability to execute complex corporate carve-outs and drive transformational improvements in its portfolio companies.

KPS invests primarily in the manufacturing and industrial sectors across a diverse array of industries. While specific investment sizes are not articulated, the firm's capacity to invest up to $1.6 billion in a single investment suggests a focus on large, complex transactions. The firm operates globally with a presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. KPS manages significant assets under its various dedicated institutional funds, and emphasizes value creation through operational improvements rather than financial engineering.

Notable investments by KPS include Speira, a manufacturer of advanced rolled aluminum products, and Sport Group, another flagship investment. Both companies reflect KPS's focus on industries that require significant operational expertise and transformation.

Industry

Manufacturing HealthTech Energy Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Industrial Metals and Mining Real Estate Sports/SportsTech Transportation CleanTech LegalTech Media and Entertainment

KPS Capital Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
KPS Special Situations Fund III
Fund of funds
Healthcare Services
Real Estate
Sports/SportsTech
Transportation
Energy
CleanTech
HealthTech
Seed
Series A
Series B
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$1200 M
May 2007
KPS Special Situations Fund IV
Fund of funds
Healthcare Services
Sports/SportsTech
Transportation
Energy
LegalTech
HealthTech
Seed
Series A
Series B
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$3500 M
April 2013
KPS Special Situations Mid-Cap Fund
Fund of funds
Media and Entertainment
Sports/SportsTech
Transportation
Energy
LegalTech
Seed
Series A
Series B
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$1000 M
October 2019
KPS Special Situations Fund VI
Fund of funds
Healthcare Services
Media and Entertainment
Sports/SportsTech
Transportation
Energy
HealthTech
Seed
Series A
Series B
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$8000 M
October 2023

Contacts

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FAQs about KPS Capital

KPS Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
KPS Capital is located in New York, New York, United States.
KPS Capital was founded in 1991.
KPS Capital invests in companies and startups in Manufacturing, HealthTech, Energy, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Metals and Mining, Real Estate, Sports/SportsTech, Transportation, CleanTech, LegalTech, Media and Entertainment.
KPS Capital invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.
KPS Capital invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
KPS Capital usually invests $100+ m on average.
KPS Capital has around $19 000m assets under management.
KPS Capital last fund was created/launched in 2023-10-20
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