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Chicago, Il

KCM Capital Partners LLC ("KCM") is a Chicago-based private investment firm focused on investing in lower middle-market business services, value-added distribution and specialty industrial businesses throughout the U.S. Founded in 2017, KCM follows a simple philosophy – Keeping Continuity Matters – which is emblematic of our belief in the importance of a healthy culture and collaborative, trustworthy partnerships. With this strategy in mind, we look to support founders and management teams of niche market leaders with creative solutions and strategic guidance to effect transformational growth.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Illini Angels is a powerful cohort of investors that brings decades of experience in investing, innovating, building strong companies, establishing connections and encouraging the highest-impact relationships. Every opportunity we create reflects the world-class technological leadership of the University of Illinois and its thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.As a Founding Member, I've committed to advising, supporting and investing in the great ideas from the University of Illinois that drive global innovation. We are improving the world by supporting the companies that will make it happen, and in the process, showing our Illini Pride.

Placentia, California, United States

Mason West is a leading provider of specialty engineered seismic restraint and vibration isolation solutions serving mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors throughout the West Coast building market. The Company provides mission-critical products and solutions to its customers inclusive of seismic design, vibration isolation, acoustical floors, walls and ceilings, pipe thermal analysis, custom steel support design, flow control, venting, 3D seismic brace coordination and certified seismic layouts.

Elkridge, Maryland, United States

ICAT Logistics is a leading agency-based global freight forwarder providing comprehensive transportation and logistics solutions, including the import and export of domestic and international freight by air, ocean or truck, along with customs and compliance management, customs brokerage and other specialty services. The Company’s tagline – “One Call, Right Solution…Done!” – represents the value-added services that ICAT provides to ensure the successful intermodal shipment of goods for more than 1,000 customers each year.

United States

The Industrial Service Group (“ISG”) is a leading network of service-oriented companies specializing in the repair, service, distribution and sale of critical-to-process rotating equipment. ISG companies are leaders in their field and provide a combination of service, routine maintenance and product sales to hundreds of blue-chip customers throughout the U.S.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Social Reality, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX) combines the power of programmatic technology, social media and data science to amplify digital marketing performance. The company's unparalleled ad technology offers brands, agencies, publishers and content owners new opportunities to target, reach and monetize their audiences.

Chicago, Il

Direct alternative credit and private equity investments with a focus on growth, complex and/or special situations transactions throughout the middle market.

Hinsdale, Il

Lower middle market private equity investments with a focus on entrepreneurial businesses within the education, energy, health & wellness and environmental services industries.

Rosemont, Il

Middle market private equity investments with a value-oriented investment strategy focused on unique, complex and special situations acquisitions and corporate carve-outs within the niche manufacturing, industrial services, energy and power, transportation and logistics and business services industries.

Chicago, Il

Middle market private equity investments with a proprietary industry consolidation investment strategy across industry sectors possessing strong secular growth and significant fragmentation.

Chicago, Il

M&A, corporate advisory and debt/equity capital markets investment banking coverage for clients within the diversified industrials, niche manufacturing, agriculture, heavy machinery, automotive, automotive aftermarket, restaurant and consumer products sectors.

New York, Ny

M&A and corporate advisory investment banking for clients within the media, technology and telecommunications sectors.

Bachelor Of Science, Finance

Activities and Societies: Sigma Chi Fraternity

Mba, Finance, Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Activities and Societies: Entrepreneurship Club - Alumni / Networking Director, Charity Auction Ball - Charity Selection Committee.