What our CEOs, sellers, bankers, and lenders have to say about us…

“From the beginning, working with Kaho Partners has been an exceptional experience. Our unprecedented growth has been fostered by their deep bench of operating advisors and their willingness to leverage any and all resources. Max and Griffin’s long-term vision has allowed our team to make real and meaningful investments in our company, ensuring our continued success.” — Gary Muter, CEO of Kenny’s Great Pies

“Griffin and Max are sophisticated beyond their years. They’ve created a professional and efficient machine in Kaho Partners. What was particularly impressive about them was their sense of calm and collectiveness throughout the trials and tribulations that naturally occur in any deal process. Both Griffin and Max exude an easing sense of confidence in their investment thesis that stems from their rigorous due diligence, which enables them to command respect and makes it easy to support them as financing partners. They are always responsive, available to chat and do what they say they are going to do. Lastly, we’ve been particularly impressed with the hands-on nature to which they approach portfolio company strategy and management of day-to-day operations post-closing. We would love to do another deal with them!” — Monroe Capital, Senior Lender

“I worked as the Sell-Side Investment Banker for Kenny’s Great Pies, which sold to Kaho Partners on March 9, 2020. Max Katzenstein and Griffin Horter of Kaho Partners were both highly professional, responsive, and excellent to work with. They were very attuned to the needs of the Seller, Kenny Burts, and went out of their way to address his primary goals for the transaction. They also provided very fair compensation and incentive packages for the executive management team members that continue to run the business. The due diligence process was among the smoother that I have experienced in working with Private Equity. There were a couple of opportunities to re-trade the deal, including missed financial projections and loss of a customer representing 6% of annual revenue. In spite of these financial shortfalls, Kaho closed on the valuation expressed in the LOI. They also worked diligently to provide the Seller with a fair deal on the lease for the Seller-Owned facility. I strongly recommend Kaho Partners as a quality firm that lives up to their word.” — SDR Ventures, Sellside Advisor

“When we first met with Addtronics, we could tell that they were different. Their vision is completely unique, and that’s why we ultimately decided to partner with them. Their vision is to buy good companies that are already profitable and then help them expand and grow organically.” — Bob Archer, President of Missouri Tooling & Automation

“In a transition the size of ours, a lot of professionals and a lot of ‘legalese’ is involved. The Kaho people talked my language. That means a lot to me. It kept our deal from stalling because we didn’t understand how things were being described. Thirty-plus years of ownership made RPI ‘my baby’. By carrying on the same way we had, it will protect what we built and protects our customer base, which is the reason for our success. Transactions the size of ours leave chances for numerous ‘bait & switch’ opportunities. This didn’t happen. When Kaho said this is the way it is, that was the way it stayed. We had all heard about the ‘school of sharks’ that purchase businesses. Griffin and Max are anything but that! A sizeable purchase without surprises does exist when you deal with these people.” — Lee Anderson, Former owner of RPI, Inc.

"I recently had the wonderful experience of meeting and working with Griffin Horter and Max Katzenstein when their private equity firm, Kaho Partners, acquired our client, Highwood USA. Our M&A advisory firm was established 17 years ago, and we have worked with countless private equity firms. Our experience with Kaho Partners was exceptional. This transaction was quite complicated, with multiple owner (including overseas owners), rollover equity, tax considerations, and intellectual property agreements, coupled with our client’s strong preference to close in a tight timeframe - all in the midst of the COVID pandemic. So, why do I say Kaho was exceptional? It came down to a few areas, starting with integrity. They did exactly what they said they would pre-LOI. They were well -organized and kept the process on track, despite numerous due diligence work streams. The energy and work ethic of the Kaho team was one of the best we’ve experienced, as was their communication. Griffin and Max were excellent communicators, which is so important in a transaction… I also want to commend Griffin and Max for their receptiveness to creative solutions and their flexibility… Griffin and Max were open to finding mutually acceptable solutions, and rather than making it a contentious process, worked with us in seeking creative solutions that worked for all parties. All of the MMCA team members that worked with Kaho Partners on this transaction have said they hope there is an opportunity to work with them on another deal in the future. To those business owners or M&A advisors considering a transaction with Kaho Partners, feel free to reach out to me.” — Murphy McCormack Capital Advisors, Sellside Advisor

“Being acquired by Addtronics allows us to really get to the next level. We decided to partner with them because their culture and approach was most reflective of who we are at DDS.” — Brad DeMarco, Founder of Dynamic Design Solutions

“I was very impressed with the Kaho Partners team in working with them on a recent transaction. Griffin and Max distinguished themselves throughout the transaction with their communication and transparency, which resulted in a highly efficient process. With a thorough knowledge of the industry, the Kaho team was able to identify the primary risks to the business and execute on viable strategies to mitigate those risks immediately after closing. Griffin and Max have proven to be excellent partners, and I look forward to expanding our relationship.” — TCF Bank, Senior Lender

“In March of 2020, we closed on a deal with Kaho Partners. My personal objective as the founder of this thirty-year old family business was to achieve a win-win for all involved. Our goal included a partnership that would allow our team to remain in place and prosper, while continuing operations from our fine facility in Smyrna, GA. With the backing of Kaho to fund further expansion, we could continue to grow the legacy of our great company. Kaho’s integrity and flexibility allowed us to craft such a deal in a timely manner. Max and Griffin are by far the best partners we could have chosen and we (all) could not be more pleased with the outcome.” — Kenny Burts, former owner of Kenny’s Great Pies

"Our firm, PMJ, represented the owner, Joe Shea, in the sale of North American Manufacturing Corp., a U.S. Department of Defense Contractor based in Scranton, PA. North American is a highly‐profitable company with a long and successful track record serving the Defense Logistics Agency, therefore, our firm had a significant amount of interested buyers. Griffin Horter and Max Katzenstein of Kaho Partners distinguished themselves at an early stage with their professionalism and aggressiveness in pursuing the opportunity. Once the offer was negotiated and agreed upon by both parties, we worked closely together throughout due diligence to complete the transaction. During the process, many typical hurdles and bottlenecks were overcome in a fair and timely fashion due to Kaho’s commitment to be fair and desire to get the transaction completed. We developed a mutual respect and trust, and it was a pleasure for the seller and I to successfully consummate the transaction with Griffin and Max. I can recommend Kaho without hesitation as qualified and motivated buyers.” — PMJ Mergers, Sellside Advisor

“Addtronics will help us by providing additional capital resources, the ability to expand our service offerings, and the support to improve our everyday operations.” — Bill Bow, President of Bow Robotics