HKW is an Indianapolis-based private equity firm investing in profitable middle-market companies across North America; we are built on a 100+ year history with a strong reputation for integrity. Our core partners have worked together for years, sharing a vision to create value for our investors, companies, and employees.
At HKW, our approach is simple: We believe personal interaction and mutual respect are the foundation for lasting relationships. We do what we say we are going to do, rolling up our sleeves and doing the hard work necessary to get the job done. This philosophy has been at our core throughout the firm’s history, and we intend to keep it that way.
Our History
Our Team
The HKW Four Pillar approach unlocks our creativity, highlights our strengths, and encourages a culture of continuous improvement for every investment process. Senior leaders manage their respective pillars within a typical private equity lifecycle (Sourcing, Transactions, Operations, Exits), working collaboratively to find, close, grow, and exit our portfolio companies. It is always about the team; working together, we are stronger!
Investment Team
*Mr. Lederer and Mr. Roy are employees of HKW Management, LLC and not Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc.
Operating Executives, Senior Advisers and Consultants*
*HKW’s Operating Executives, Senior Advisers and Consultants, while not employees of HKW, are leaders in their respective fields who are available to provide industry guidance to HKW and may make significant contributions to HKW, its portfolio companies, and investors
Community Support
We share our knowledge, talent and time with the community.
HKW is committed to growing more than just our portfolio companies. Our decades of knowledge and experience help to positively impact the people and communities around us.