October 2017 - QRS-Tragon, a portfolio company of KLH Capital, has completed the acquisition of Q & M Research, a sensory market research company founded in 1986 with facilities in Chicago and Dallas.  The acquisition expands QRS-Tragon’s footprint into the South and adds new, blue-chip client relationships to its customer base. “This is another step in QRS-Tragon’s strategic plan to build a leading sensory and consumer products research company in the U.S.,” explained James Darnell.  “Q & M Research Services has a long history of providing quality testing services to restaurant concepts and consumer products companies.  We are excited to…

October 2017 - KLH Capital is pleased to announce it has completed a minority recapitalization of Victory Tailgate (or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer of customized tailgating and backyard games and accessories.  The Company’s comprehensive licensing portfolio offers customers a wide range of branded and logoed products including major league sports teams, colleges and universities, and leisure brands. Based in Orlando, FL the Company was founded in 2008 by Scott Sims, President and CEO of Victory Tailgate.  “Scott has done an outstanding job expanding his business by manufacturing top quality game sets and securing a wide selection…

October 3, 2017 - KLH Capital is pleased to announce its portfolio company, BluSky Restoration (or “BluSky”), has completed the acquisition of Disaster One (or the “Company”), a privately-owned and operated restoration services company based in Greensboro, NC.  Disaster One has been serving commercial and residential clients since 1977 with services ranging from simple water damage repairs to full building reconstructions after major fires.  Today the Company has five offices throughout North Carolina, as well as Myrtle Beach, SC, Roanoke, VA, Tampa, FL, and Atlanta, GA. “The merger brings together two exceptional restoration companies with common cultures and best-in-class customer…

August 24, 2017 - KLH Capital is pleased to announce the merger of its portfolio company, Q Research Solutions (“QRS”), and Tragon Corporation (“Tragon”) to form one of the largest sensory and consumer products research companies in the U.S. with 85 employees across facilities in California, Chicago, and New Jersey. The combination of QRS and Tragon is designed to meet the growing needs of the country’s leading consumer product companies with expanded research and collection capabilities and additional testing facilities. The merger includes RedJade®, a proprietary web-based application that collects, measures, and reports sensory data in real-time.  The combined firms…

August 22, 2017 - Data Display Systems, an innovative electronics manufacturer and developer of custom video, audio, lighting, and interactive solutions serving the point-of-purchase display market, is seeking to acquire a full service kiosk manufacturing company with the following attributes: EBITDA: $1-5 million Geography: US-based, preferably on the East Coast Strong software development team with expertise in PC and Android based platforms Fully integrated turnkey solution including hardware, software, services, and support Manufacturing expertise, preferably in the US for prototypes and overseas for production units Long-term relationships with key vendors Diversified end markets including, healthcare, colleges & universities, travel &…

June 27, 2017 - KLH Capital is pleased to announce it has partnered with the owners of Premiere Seals (or “Company”) to complete a recapitalization of the business.  Based in Holiday, FL, Premiere Seals is a leading, value-added supplier of high-volume, custom manufactured molded plastic, rubber, and metal components such as seals, O-rings, gaskets, boots, assemblies, and bonded parts to a variety of end markets, including the communications, HVAC, pool & spa, and lawncare industries.  The Company was founded in 1998 by Gail and Robin Selby and is currently led by Mr. Selby and a management team who have over…

May 2, 2017 KLH Capital is pleased to announce the launch of a video series providing intermediaries, advisors, and company owners an inside look at the firm’s culture and approach to recapitalizations, management buyouts, and family successions.  In the first featured video, Hal Kersey, CEO of MidState Machine and Fabricating Corp, shares how a tragic car accident caused him to reflect and act upon his company’s long-term vision and succession plan.  Hal explains, “It was my desire to see MidState continue to grow into the future for the benefit of the employees and client base that have been loyal to…

Like many of you, KLH rings in the new year by celebrating its achievements and committing to new goals.  2016 brought significant growth to our firm and we are thankful for the many partnerships that made it possible. As we endeavor to build upon our success in 2017, we wish to recognize our most notable 2016 achievements.   We look forward to working with you as we achieve new milestones in 2017.   ABOUT KLH CAPITAL KLH Capital is a fully capitalized SBIC private equity fund managing $320 million across three funds.  We make majority and minority equity investments in…

KLH Capital is pleased to announce it has partnered with the management team of Q Research Solutions, Inc. (“QRS” or the “Company”) to complete a management buyout.  Based in Old Bridge, New Jersey, Q Research Solutions is a leading provider of sensory and consumer product research for Fortune 500 and other blue-chip customers in the food and beverage, health and beauty, and fragrance industries.  The Company is especially known for its expertise in the fragrance category, a market it has served for over 20 years. Consolidation within the consumer products industry has required companies to continually innovate to remain competitive,…

KLH Capital (“KLH”) is pleased to announce it has completed fundraising for KLH Capital Fund III, L.P. (“Fund III”) with $155 million in committed capital.  In addition, KLH is delighted to welcome Josh Kuder as the newest partner with the firm. KLH launched Fund III earlier this year with $135 million of commitments  in the first close.  Fund III made its first investment in May 2016 with the recapitalization of BMI Merchandise, a distributor of redemption and prize merchandise to family entertainment centers across the country.  “The final closing represents the strong confidence our limited partners have in our investment…