HKW Employee Directory
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsIndiana, United States11-50 Employees
HKW is a private equity and venture principals firm with a long history based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It concentrates on growth-oriented, control equity buyouts in the US and Canada, focusing on manufacturing, distribution, and business services with an EBITDA target of $5-30 million, and it reviews more than a thousand deals annually. The firm operates under a Four Pillars framework that guides deal sourcing, risk assessment, collaboration to implement operational initiatives, and consideration of exit strategies from the outset. It pursues a data-driven approach, supported by technology, to identify and create value in its portfolio companies while emphasizing direct personal interaction and a hands-on work ethic in relationships. Recent activity includes acquisitions such as Watershield Industries, Handling Systems and Conveyors, Sepratech Corporation, and Electric Equipment & Engineering Co, illustrating its focus on growth-oriented middle-market targets.