KCPS Private Equity executes leveraged buy-outs of companies, focusing on emerging market and Israel-related opportunities. It targets growth investments in different sectors, including defense and security, financial services, information technology, consumer-retail, environment and healthcare.  KCPS Private Equity primarily takes control or joint-control positions in small to mid-sized export-oriented companies.  It also has the flexibility to invest in larger deals in partnership with co-investors.    KCPS Private Equity accesses its extensive local and international networks to originate and successfully close investment opportunities for the Fund.  The KCPS Private Equity team has deep local and regional knowledge and is in an advantageous position when sourcing and executing private equity investments.  The private equity partners have proven track-records and significant operational expertise, which they leverage to drive the performance of their portfolio companies.  KCPS Private Equity, in partnership with management teams, realizes untapped value by penetrating new markets, improving efficiency, and restructuring capital.