By Rick Nathan, Senior Managing Director As the stock market tumbles in a bear market, many observers seek to understand why most private equity (PE) valuations are not falling in lockstep. The divergence is best explained as the difference between the long-term strategic value of owning an entire company and…

In 2017, Kensington Capital Partners added Ace Hill Beer which is now known as Ace Beverage Group, the makers of high-quality, easy-drinking beverages into our portfolio. The company has been experiencing tremendous growth and popularity in the past year. …

The Private Equity industry has changed a lot over the last 25 years. I hope this brings more understanding to where we have come from, and where we are heading. — Tom Kennedy, Chairman The Early Days The story of Kensington Capital Partners is not about me, nor is it about any individual…

it’s been a heck of a year. This year has been a whirlwind to say the least. 2020 has been a year of reinvention, challenges, and changes. Back in October, we held our virtual Kensington Investor Conference with updates from our team, our portfolio companies, and LPs. …

During these unprecedented times, Kensington hosted its very first virtual investor conference this year (view the trailer). Equipped with the flexibility of an online event, we had a record turnout of attendees, investors, key industry partners, portfolio funds and investee companies from across North America. The Kensington management team kicked…

The past three months have seen some of the most volatile and uncertain markets in our memory. Throughout this period, after ensuring the health and safety of our teams, our efforts have been primarily directed to value preservation: cost cutting, revising budgets, raising financing and completing strategic transactions, all designed…

Valent is an innovative Canadian low-carbon energy technology company pursuing next-gen low-carbon fuels for aviation, marine and heavy land transport. The Kensington Private Equity Fund invested in the company back in late 2019. At its core, Valent is developing a renewable and low-carbon fuels value chain by aggregating and commercializing…

The impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic is slowly unfolding as governments and industries around the world strap in and prepare for the long haul. …

In September 2019, Kensington Capital Partners added Pela Case, the makers of the first compostable and eco-friendly phone case into our portfolio. The company has been experiencing tremendous growth this year. …