Kian Capital Partners, a leading private investment firm focused on the lower middle market, is furthering its commitment to portfolio company Diamond Landscaping through new financing from Northwest Sponsor Finance (“NSF”), a division of Northwest Bank. This financial backing will fuel Diamond Landscaping’s ongoing organic and acquisitive growth strategies, reinforcing Kian Capital Partners’ dedication to building value within its portfolio.
Diamond Landscaping, established in 1991 by Brian Diamond, has become a preeminent name in luxury residential landscaping. Kian Capital Partners initially partnered with Founder & CEO Brian Diamond in December 2021. Since then, the collaboration has been marked by proactive measures to strengthen Diamond Landscaping’s market position. These initiatives include enhancing service offerings, expanding the leadership team, and consistent investments in infrastructure to support sustainable growth across the Diamond Landscaping platform. This new financing from Northwest Sponsor Finance is a testament to the successful partnership and the bright future envisioned for Diamond Landscaping under Kian Capital Partners’ guidance.
Dan Delgadillo, Managing Director of Northwest Sponsor Finance, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are excited to be able to support Kian’s ongoing strategic initiatives to this fast-growing business. Kian and Brian Diamond have assembled a great team of industry experts and have positioned this business for continued success.” Northwest Sponsor Finance specializes in providing senior secured cash flow loans to private equity-backed lower middle market companies throughout the United States. With offices in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio, they are a key financial partner for firms like Kian Capital Partners, supporting acquisitions, recapitalizations, and growth investments. Their focus is on asset-light business models within sectors such as business and consumer services, consumer products, asset-lite manufacturing, and value-added distribution, typically targeting companies with EBITDA between $2 million and $10 million.
Kian Capital Partners distinguishes itself by forging genuine partnerships to stimulate growth and create lasting value. The firm provides flexible financial resources and operational expertise to help scale lower-middle-market businesses, achieve their aspirations, and generate long-term investment returns. Recognized for four consecutive years on Inc.’s Founder-Friendly Investors list, Kian Capital Partners currently manages $1 billion of capital and holds 13 active investments. Their experienced team brings over a century of combined experience in delivering transformational capital solutions and strategic guidance at the board level to founder and owner-operated businesses. This financing deal further exemplifies Kian Capital Partners’ proactive approach to supporting its portfolio companies and driving significant growth within the lower middle market.
