Lead development for Kian Capital Partners, a private investment firm providing transformational capital solutions to lower middle market companies.

Atlanta, GA
Joined September 2013
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We are excited to share that we have been named one of @Inc.’s 50 Best Founder-Friendly Private Equity Firms. Looking towards 2021, we are excited to continue with this momentum into another strong year. kiancapital.com/news/-kian-c…
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Four new specialized investment thesis that will shape Kian’s portfolio. Learn more here > kiancapital.com/news/kian-ca…
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We’ve identified four specialized investment themes based on our knowledge and experience that will provide us a competitive advantage to deploy carefully executed buy and build strategies that are hyper-specialized. Learn more here: kiancapital.com/news/kian-ca…
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At Kian, we believe in win-win-win partnerships. We invest the time with our intermediary partners to learn about their specialties and update them on our focus areas and portfolio companies’ activities > kiancapital.com/intermediari… #kiancapital #middlemarket #ignitetogrow
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aftermarketNews @AMNews_Babcox interviewed Brian Reese @osureese, the new CEO of Kian portfolio company The Retrofit Source @RetrofitSource, for their “Five Minutes With” series > aftermarketnews.com/5-minute… #TheRetrofitSource #automotiveaftermarket #privateequity #ignitetogrow
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We are excited to announce the successful exit of our investment in @TrueLearnLLC through the sale of the business to @LLRPartners. Learn more > kiancapital.com/news/kian-po… #elearning #edtech #healthcare #ignitetogrow
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Kian’s Scott Buschmann shares perspectives on the current and future impacts of COVID-19 on automotive aftermarket companies in Mergers & Acquisitions (@TheMiddleMarket) > themiddlemarket.com/opinion/… #automotiveaftermarket #ignitetogrow #privateequity #middlemarket
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The economic disruption caused by COVID-19 has prompted middle-market investors to respond quickly. @ACG_MMG featured representatives from nine PE firms, including Kian Capital’s @DavidVDuke, to provide thoughts on navigating the crisis. > middlemarketgrowth.org/navig… #COVID19
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Despite the challenging economic environment, we believe opportunities will present themselves within areas of newfound value. Check out @PEWireNews' recent article featuring @DavidVDuke > privateequitywire.co.uk/2020… #COVID19 #privateequity #middlemarket #buildenduringvalue
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Kian is proud to be in the news again as @ACG_MMG features @DavidVDuke providing PE perspectives on navigating an economic crisis. Click here to read the full article > middlemarketgrowth.org/middl… #COVID19 #privateequity #middlemarket #buildenduringvalue
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Proud to be featured in @PEWireNews as @DavidVDuke shares Kian’s thoughts on COVID-19 and where the post-pandemic opportunities lie ahead for private equity. Click here to read the full article > privateequitywire.co.uk/2020… #COVID19 #privateequity #middlemarket #buildenduringvalue
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Check out our new brand identity and website at kiancapital.com! #kiancapital #ignitetogrow #genuinepartnerships
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Kian Capital Looks Back at a Very Robust and Successful 2018! conta.cc/2GaN07t
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Huntsman and Clariant are in talks toward a $14 billion chemicals merger, source says bloom.bg/2pZWhbG
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Looking to join the Team? You’ve come to the right place. In the spirit of teamwork, there’s a role for everyone. bit.ly/2bazF1L
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Next week is Societe 9/21 Lunch & Panel: "Private Equity Investing & the Chemical Industry" conta.cc/2ci9tPg
Last Chance! Sign up for Societe 9/21 Lunch & Panel: "PE Investing & the Chemical Industry" conta.cc/2cKMtbZ
Register for Societe's 9/21 Lunch & Panel on Private Equity Investing the Chemical Industry conta.cc/2bJo2v5
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Spoiler alert: we're making bourbon, delicious bourbon. Using corn from our organic partner… instagram.com/p/BJwKMPujojn/
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Jefferies Conference: @airproducts and @Huntsman_Corp are optimistic on spin-off plans bit.ly/2b4bBdB