L Squared Capital Partners
L Squared Capital Partners is a private equity firm established in 2014 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois. The firm focuses on investing in growth companies across three primary sectors: technology-enabled services, industrial technology, and education. Within technology-enabled services, it targets businesses that integrate technology into their operations, including areas such as business process outsourcing, marketing services, and data management. In industrial technology, the firm looks for investments in specialty electronic products, sensors, and environmental services, among others. The education sector focus includes early childhood, K-12, and higher education operators, as well as educational technology and content providers. L Squared Capital Partners typically invests between $15 million and $75 million in equity in companies with revenues ranging from $10 million to $100 million and aims for majority stakes in its portfolio companies. The firm primarily targets investments in North America.
Kano Laboratories
Acquisition in 2024
Kano Laboratories Inc. is a manufacturer based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in penetrating oils and lubricants for industrial maintenance, repair, and operations. Founded in 1939, the company produces a variety of products, including penetrants, industrial lubricants, degreasers, and engine cleaners, designed to assist professionals and consumers in loosening rusted, corroded, or frozen mechanical parts. Kano Laboratories has gained a strong reputation, particularly for its Kroil/AeroKroil branded product, which is widely used in various industrial and specialty trades. The company's offerings are available in both liquid and aerosol forms, catering to the needs of its diverse customer base.
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