KPA - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

Internet Software And ServicesCompany

KPA M&A Summary

KPA has acquired 10 companies of its own, including 5 in the last 5 years. It has also divested 1 asset.

KPA’s largest acquisition to date was in 2008, when it acquired HotlinkHR for $18M. KPA has acquired in 8 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include software (40%) and business services (20%).

KPA Ownership

Who owns KPA?

KPA is owned by CIVC Partners and Providence Equity Partners. It was acquired on August 8, 2018.

Is KPA PE-backed?

Yes. KPA is owned by private equity investors CIVC Partners and Providence Equity Partners.

Was KPA formerly PE-backed?

Yes. KPA was formerly owned by 3 private investors.

KPA Business Overview

Where is KPA headquartered?

KPA is headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado.

What sector is KPA in?

KPA is an internet software and services company.

When was KPA founded?

KPA was founded in 1986.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity11
    • M&A Buy Activity10
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 5
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 1

KPA

KPA LLC

1380 Forest Park Circle,
Lafayette, Colorado 80026
United States,
(303) 228-8750
www.kpa.io

KPA is a provider of cloud-based EHS risk management solutions for the automotive, collision repair, manufacturing, insurance, and distribution & logistics industries. KPA’s innovative software platform combined with recurring on-site audit/loss control services delivers a comprehensive solution that helps 10,000+ client locations achieve regulatory compliance; control risk; protect assets; and effectively train, retain, and manage people. KPA was founded in 1986 and is based in Lafayette, Colorado.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.8/yr) # 6 1 1 - 2 - 10
vol $18M $18M
Sell (0.0/yr) # 1 - - - - - 1
  11

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
ComplyNet LLC 2023-10-18 - Add-on Acquisition
Columbus, Ohio · www.complynet.com
AnchoRock Solutions 2023-05-23 - Add-on Acquisition
San Jose, California · www.anchorock.com
Hazard Scout LLC 2021-01-06 - Add-on Acquisition
Norman, Oklahoma · www.iscout.com
Multimedia Training Systems, Inc. 2020-04-06 - Add-on Acquisition
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · www.mtssafety.com
Compli 2019-01-15 - Add-on Acquisition
Portland, Oregon · www.compli.com
Environmental Risk Management & Safety, Inc. 2018-04-17 - Add-on Acquisition
Deville, Louisiana · www.ers-usa.com
Automotive Compliance Consultants, Inc. 2017-08-15 - Add-on Acquisition
Crystal Lake, Illinois · www.compliantnow.com
Succeed Management Solutions LLC 2016-11-30 - Add-on Acquisition
Lake Oswego, Oregon · www.succeedms.com
Environmental Compliance & Remediation, Inc. 2015-11-01 - Add-on Acquisition
Walnut Creek, California · www.ecrinc.com
DigiGo 2014-08-19 - Divestiture
Irvine, California · www.tkcarsites.com
View All >>

Business Unit M&A

Company Acquired Add-On/Sale Date #
Compli 2019-01-15 Compli - Operational Assets 2019-01-23 1
Portland, Oregon · www.compli.com Portland, Oregon

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Software 4 (40%) - - -
Business Services 2 (20%) - - -
Internet Software and Services 2 (20%) - - -
Safety/Security 1 (10%) - - -
Staffing 1 (10%) 18M (100%) - -
Digital Media - - 1 (100%) -
Total 10 $18M 1 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 10 18M 1 -
  California 2 - 1 -
  Oregon 2 - - -
  Pennsylvania 1 - - -
  Oklahoma 1 - - -
  Ohio 1 - - -
  Nevada 1 18M - -
  Louisiana 1 - - -
  Illinois 1 - - -
Total 10 $18M 1 -

Deal Values

buy # Total
< $100M 1 $18M
TOTAL $18M
Largest HotlinkHR, Inc.
$18M (2008-10-07)

M&A Connections

Deals
Divested to
Strategic(s)
100%
1 (100%)

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