Kirchner Group

We are operators! Our firm is composed of senior only professionals who have seen it all over their extensive careers. Our value proposition centers around a pragmatic approach to serving the needs of the private capital world. We have a strong client focus delivering genuine value in times of economic contraction and distress as well as periods of growth.

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“Kirchner has been credited with having that golden touch when it comes to business.”
– PBS Interviewer

Solutions for Private Capital & Companies

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Advisory & Assessments

In contrast to traditional consultants who simply produce reports, we not only perform comprehensive analysis and provide strategic recommendations, but also have the ability to roll up our sleeves and assist in execution.

“Kirchner’s work was characteristically excellent, insightful, and very helpful to us as we assess which next steps to take with one of our portfolio companies.”
- PE Investor

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Operational Services

We provide a full spectrum of operational support offerings including operational strategies, workout/turnarounds, restructurings, and interim management to companies and their investors. We are especially adept at salvaging and enhancing value in distressed situations.

“Kirchner was able to step into a complicated situation and develop a comprehensive, practical ‘Turnaround’ plan”.
– PE Investor

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M&A

We specialize in advising small and mid-market companies on sell side mandates to strategic buyers including those centering around deep intellectual property.

"Together with Kirchner, we were able to convey the strategic value MDT will bring to the combined entity and as a result, more than doubled our valuation."
- CEO

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Solutions for Institutional Investors & Limited Partners

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Portfolio Assessment

We have developed proprietary processes and tools from an operational perspective for evaluation of portfolios, value creation in portfolios, and reporting on portfolios and companies with a focus on complete portfolio transparency and understanding.

“I was very impressed by Kirchner Group’s unique approach to portfolio assessment. Their protocols resulted in additional insights and opportunities not apparent in audited financial statement.”
- Limited Partner

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Private Asset and Fund Optimization

We pioneered proprietary models over a decade ago to help traditional and impact investors and their LP’s enhance value creation and bring necessary resources to ensure investment success. The initiative works to help limited partners and limited partner advisory committees to realign interests and help their fund managers optimize returns.

“Kirchner has been deploying its model across a series of portfolios ranging from early stage venture to mid-market buyout since 2004.”
- CIO

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Asset Management

Kirchner Group is active in in three aspects of asset management, Fund Formation, Fund Management and Fund Advisory. We manage assets for some of the largest insurance companies, commercial banks and institutional investors in the world.

“Kirchner’s pattern recognition and ability to provide actionable opportunities for our portfolio companies was invaluable.”
- Limited Partner

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Testimonials

The Kirchner team provided a significant return on their fee in year 1 with hands on management at our Food Production & (International) Marketing Company.
Joe VidalCEOBioriginal
We engaged the Kirchner Group to provide interim CEO support to address a challenging operational and management situation in one of our cleantech portfolio companies… I would be happy to engage the Kirchner Group again should an interim management situation arise.
John TrbovichGeneral PartnerMILCOM Venture Partners
Together with Kirchner, we were able to convey the strategic value MDT will bring to the combined entity and as a result, more than doubled our valuation.
Davis McGregorCEOMDT
Some businessmen just have a knack for success: they know how to create it, grow it, manage it and even snatch it back from the brink of failure.
Bob ScullyPBS Interviewer
The Kirchner Group sounds like a fun place to work.
Inc.com
The Kirchner Group is the Mr. Fix-it of the venture capital world.
National Post
Most investors just want to know if you’re hitting your numbers. Kirchner Group wants to know how they can help you grow into a successful, profitable social enterprise and they are willing to leverage all of their incredible contacts, resources and experience to help that happen.
Lisa CurtisFounder and CEOKuli Kuli
Kirchner has been deploying its model across a series of portfolios ranging from early stage venture to mid-market buyout since 2004.
Douglas K. BrattonPresident and Chief Investment OfficerCrestline Investors Inc.
I look forward to supporting their food security initiatives and leveraging FSG’s expertise to the benefit of our institute’s leading agricultural science.
Dr. Edwin PriceDirector of the Norman Borlaug Institute
Kirchner was tenacious in tracking down potential acquirers and their industry experience and contacts were extremely helpful in completing this transaction.
Greg IkonenInterim CEOMendel Biotechnology, Inc.