Kidd & Company
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsConnecticut, United States11-50 Employees
Kidd & Company operates as a family-office–style principal investor in private equity and venture activities, distinguishing itself from a traditional fund-backed firm. Based in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, the firm traces its roots to 1976 when founding partner Bill Kidd began private equity investing, and it self-finances its operations while personally investing in every transaction. Without external limited partners, the firm can pursue flexible deal structures and exit timelines tailored to a range of stakeholders, including founders, shareholders, employees, lenders, and equity partners. The firm emphasizes strategy-led investments, applying the team’s combined experience to drive value and improve businesses over time. It partners with founders, owners, and senior officers who seek outside resources—managerial, operational, administrative, and financial—to help scale their companies and meet personal financial and lifestyle goals, offering customized solutions rather than one-size-fits-all approaches. A recent development noted in its public materials is the launch of a project called Same Shoes in March 2023, reflecting ongoing activity beyond traditional deals.