Testimonials

Templine Recruitment

“When I was seeking investment to buy out Templine, money was only part of the deal – I also needed support and advice from somebody with the sector expertise to take the business to the next level. For me, KCP stood head and shoulders above the rest.

“All along, KCP were a joy to work with – they put a human face on private equity. Other firms were interested, but KCP were always the favourites because of the way in which I could interact with them. And they genuinely wanted to work with our business – it was a real partnership approach.

“KCP have gone on to contribute enormously to Templine beyond the financial investment. They introduced a chairman with extensive sector expertise, along with an FD who has transformed the way our account system works and had a massive impact on the bottom line. They have also acted as a mentor to me, guiding my development from sales director to chief executive.

“KCP have put the structure behind my commitment and experience. Because of them, Templine is a much more scaleable business, and in a good position to move to the next level.”

Tony Bucciero, CEO

Neville Johnson

“Even as an experienced board, dealing with the partners at KCP directly, and benefiting from their experience and skills, has been of major benefit to our management team and to our business. KCP’s contacts and breadth of knowledge has served to inspire innovation, and their ‘get it done’ attitude has transformed these innovations into reality as quickly as possible.

“The KCP partners’ genuine enthusiasm and passion for our company inspires confidence in the decisions we make. Their support, both personal and financial, has been instrumental in the success of the company since their investment, and will continue to be so as we put into practice our growth strategy.”

Nigel Pailing, CEO

JDP Rooflines

“Working with KCP has been of huge benefit to JDP. They are flexible, responsive and understand the aspirations of senior managers as well as the business itself.

“KCP has transformed JDP by bringing in significant, specialist expertise at a senior level. They have been instrumental in making introductions with organisations with which we have important synergies, enabling us to partner with appropriate businesses and grow our client base.

“With KCP’s investment, advice and support, the future looks bright for JDP. We are more stable, more professional and have been able to build a strong base for expansion.”

Jolyon Harrison, chairman

Pandora

“Working with KCP means having access to a small leadership team with a huge amount of experience. Contact is easy and decision-making fast ­ we have immediate access to senior partners, which makes a refreshing change from other private equity firms, where the process can be tortuous.

“The KCP team itself is hugely supportive. The people who carried out the deal stay in contact and sit on the board of the company ­ you are never passed to another group, so you get continuity and an ongoing understanding of the reasons behind the original deal.

“KCP played an integral part in our acquisition of Badger Publishing in December 2008, only a few months after their initial investment. They stepped in when accessing finance was all but impossible, agreeing to fund the acquisition in full.

“KCP’s support means we will be able to continue to grow going forward, both organically and through acquisitions. We will also welcome their input and advice in facing the two key challenges of our business ­ the impact of public sector cuts on education, and the changes in technology that will see more and more of what we do going digital.”

Trevor Goul-Wheeker, non-executive chairman

Sabotage, trading as Fly53

“Fly53 is by no means an easy investment, but KCP’s professional, supportive and hands-on approach has been key to helping it through its initial growth stage. The partners genuinely see themselves as part of the business, providing support and advice without being overly critical.

“Alongside their financial investment, KCP has brought a vast amount of experience from a range of sectors, which has been invaluable in helping the management team deal with situations within the business. They are never afraid to roll up their sleeves and get involved.

“There is a huge amount of opportunity for growth at Fly53 in order for it to reach its full potential, and KCP will be a key part of the process.”

Dean Murray, non-executive chairman

TSC Foods

"KCP are an excellent financial partner for TSC Foods.

KCP’s credibility and contacts, particularly with Yorkshire Bank, our debt funder, enabled the deal to be completed in 2009 at a time when financing private equity deals was challenging.

Beyond the financial investment, KCP gives professional and timely guidance.They have been fully supportive of significant investment in both marketing, additional management resources and major manufacturing plant.

They are completely aligned with the interests of the management equity holders and the lines of communication are short which makes for effective decision making and value creation."

Terry Stannard, Chairman