Kinderhook Industries announces promotions

Kinderhook Industries LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, has promoted Sam Keenan and Matt Bubis to managing director.

Keenan joined Kinderhook in 2010 as an analyst and focuses on Kinderhook’s environmental services and automotive verticals. Bubis joined Kinderhook in 2011 as an associate and focuses on the firm’s healthcare services vertical.

“We are delighted to announce the promotions of Sam Keenan and Matt Bubis to managing director at Kinderhook,” says Rob Michalik, co-founder and managing director. “Sam and Matt epitomize the core values and principles of Kinderhook and have been significant contributors to our firm. Our team continuity and culture are at the heart of Kinderhook’s success over the past 21 years. We look forward to Sam and Matt playing integral roles in investing our new fund.”

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In June, Kinderhook closed Kinderhook’s Capital Fund 8, LP, with total capital commitments of $2.75 billion. After holding a first close in April 2024, Fund 8 exceeded its target of $2 billion and was significantly oversubscribed.

Kinderhook also promoted Nate Druckenmiller to principal, and Chris Flood, Kevin Gayhardt and Carney Mahon to vice president.