Kingswood Capital Management

Kingswood Capital Management is a private equity investment firm based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2013. The firm focuses on acquiring and managing businesses that are experiencing operational, financial, or market-driven changes. Kingswood specializes in corporate divestitures, buyouts of family and entrepreneur-owned businesses, operational turnarounds, bankruptcies, restructurings, and public-to-private investments. It primarily targets lower middle market companies across various sectors, including business services, government services, healthcare, consumer products, energy, industrials, retail, technology, media, telecommunications, and value-added distribution, with a focus on the North American region. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Kingswood Capital aims to create value through strategic investments and operational improvements.

Christopher Basham

Managing Director

Michael Niegsch

Partner

Oliver Quintero

Vice President

Past deals in Dietary Supplements

The Vitamin Shoppe

Acquisition in 2025
Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. is a specialty retailer and contract manufacturer of nutritional products, operating both online and through physical stores in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, the company has grown to include approximately 750 retail locations, including franchise stores. Vitamin Shoppe specializes in a wide range of health and wellness products, offering vitamins, minerals, herbs, specialty supplements, and sports nutrition items from about 900 brands. Its own brands include The Vitamin Shoppe, BodyTech, True Athlete, and others, alongside well-known national brands like Optimum Nutrition and Garden of Life. The company also provides custom manufacturing and private labeling services, catering to diverse customer needs. In addition to its retail operations, Vitamin Shoppe has expanded its presence to countries such as Canada, Panama, and India.

G Fuel

Venture Round in 2023
G Fuel is a company focused on providing natural supplements designed to enhance energy and sports performance. It offers a variety of energy and sports nutrition products developed in collaboration with professional athletes, utilizing natural and effective formulas. The company aims to support a healthy lifestyle by delivering supplements that help athletes gain a competitive edge while ensuring the formulations are based on the latest scientific research.
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