Kickpoint Ventures

We transition businesses to their next level of scale and success.

"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." — Wayne Gretzky

What we do

We are a Michigan and Ohio based, operationally focused advisor and capital partner.

We follow a proven value creation approach, including: strategic clarity, financial rigor, operational excellence, talent, M&A; and emphasis on human mindsets and behaviors.

‍Business owners typically value our help with strategic planning, operational redesign (including technology), and/or transitions.

How we partner

Kickpoint Ventures Advisory

For businesses <$10M EBITDA in need of acceleration, transformation and/or transition.

We help business owners drive value through transition; and accelerate growth and/or earnings. We do the right work to support acceleration, succession, recapitalization, or leadership transition. We typically start by helping to solve a pressing business issue (e.g., Maximizing enterprise value, Go to Market strategy, M&A, Productivity in operations, etc.).

Capital Partnerships

For businesses $2-10M EBITDA with opportunity to scale and/or transition.

We invest as long-term capital partners. We bring resources and shared vision to build something enduring together. Platform investments typically have $2-10M in EBITDA, differentiated value propositions, and attractive industry dynamics.

What's a kickpoint?

Kickpoint: where a hockey stick or golf club bends most, bringing power to impact

In hockey, the kickpoint influences the direction and speed of the puck. In golf, the kickpoint influences the entire trajectory of the shot. Athletes get better outcomes as they understand, use, and adjust their kickpoint. We help business owners do the same.