About:Kairos Companies is a firm established in 2018 dedicated to owning and operating family-owned businesses across the United States. At Kairos, we take pride in providing creative solutions for business owners in need of a transition. Beyond the initial transaction, Kairos constantly strives to…
About:
Kairos Companies is a firm established in 2018 dedicated to owning and operating family-owned businesses across the United States. At Kairos, we take pride in providing creative solutions for business owners in need of a transition. Beyond the initial transaction, Kairos constantly strives to provide the best home for our businesses. With an indefinite investment horizon, Kairos acts as a family for our companies: nurturing growth, mentoring managers, and maintaining the outstanding legacy of the founding family.
The Greeks had two words for time: “chronos” and “kairos”. Chronos is defined as time as we experience it – moment by moment. Kairos is defined as the opportune moment for action. At Kairos Companiesl, we take care to provide the best solution for any business owner during this opportune moment of transition.
Kairos seeks to add value to companies in the following areas:
· Succession planning
· Financial, strategic, and capital structure
· Technology adoption
· Network of experts and executives
Kairos maintains a strong track record of success in identifying the executives necessary to transition ownership. We take seriously the responsibility of owning and operating a business, but more importantly we value every person who works with us. Kairos believes in compelling equity ownership amongst the senior managers of our companies and feel that only once our employees turn into owners will our interests be truly aligned.
Team:
Steven Marks
Founder & CEO
Steven Marks founded Kairos Capital in 2018 after spending nearly a decade investing in business services, industrials, and tech-enabled services at Aurora Capital Group based in Los Angeles. Steven took a brief hiatus from Aurora to attend Harvard Business School where he graduated in 2017. Steve graduated magnum cum laude from Brown University in 2009.
Investment Criteria:
Kairos Capital invests in small businesses with:
· $500,000 to $2,000,000 of owner earnings
· Decades of long track record
· Diverse and stable customer base
· Well-constructed niche
· An owner seeking retirement
Portfolio:
Hawkeye Safety, San Francisco CA & Baltimore MD (Nov 2018)
Daily Saw Service, Fullerton CA (Mar 2019)
Farr's Custom Carbide, Placentia CA (May 2019)
A-1 Saw & Tool (May 2019)
Balboa Supply (July 2019)
Clements Environmental Services (Aug 2019)
Team (2)
Recent Transactions (5)
Kairos Capital Group
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Government Facilities Services, Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Waste Treatment and Disposal
acquired
Clements Environmental Services
August 2019
Kairos Capital Group
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Other Support Services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Special Food Services, Warehousing
acquired
A-1 Saw & Tool
June 2019
Kairos Capital Group
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Other Support Services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Special Food Services, Warehousing
acquired
Farr's Custom Carbide
May 2019
Kairos Capital Group
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Other Support Services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Special Food Services, Warehousing
acquired
Daily Saw Service
March 2019
Kairos Capital Group
Administration of Education Programs, Child Day Care Services, Civic and Social Organizations, Educational Services, Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions, Safety Equipment Manufacturing
acquired
Hawkeye Safety
November 2018
Sectors Kairos Capital Group serves:
Industrials
Business Services
Consumer Goods
Retail
Distribution
Materials
Manufacturing
Technology
Consumer Services
Energy & Utilities
Media
Health Care
Financial Services
Real Estate
Life Sciences
Telecommunications
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