Empowering Long-Term Business Growth Together
We are an entrepreneur-led investment firm aiming to grow a single company for the long term. The team includes operators with extensive experience and a track record of enabling long-term performance.
Seeking to acquire and operate one business, allowing for a successful exit and stable succession for business owners.
Empowering Business Growth
Kiva Growth invests in businesses, ensuring long-term success through strategic acquisition and operational excellence.
Committed for the Long-Term
Your business is our sole focus, with no plans for absorption or short-term profit through cost or staff cuts
Operational Excellence
Leveraging AI and tech modernization, we enhance efficiency and accelerate business growth significantly.
We value people and relationships and offer flexibility and offer you the opportunity to recalibrate your current role
Relationship Driven
Meet the Entrepreneur & Family
Steve Lee
Steve comes from a family of entrepreneurs and understands the importance, commitment and accountability in being an owner. Steve brings nearly two decades of professional work experience, and his background in investment banking, consulting and being an entrepreneur combined with his demonstrated leadership ability, positions him well to successfully lead and run a company.
Steve most recently served as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley with a focus in Industrial Technology and Financial Sponsors. Steve also has 10+ years as a management consultant advising clients in M&A, growth strategies, and organizational transformations, and AI/RPA tech modernization across Tech, Healthcare, B2B Services, Consumers, and Industrial sectors. Steve has advised many top-tier organizations including Amex, Genentech, Pfizer, BofA, Prudential, Salesforce, Sterling, Cornerstone on Demand. Lastly, Steve has founded, operated and/or advised several companies within EdTech, Real Estate, and B2B audio services. Steve earned a BS with honors from Pennsylvania State University and his MBA from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.
Founder & CEO
Meet Steve's better half Connie, a born-and-raised San Franciscan who's been saving lives in the Neuro Trauma ICU at SF General for a decade. While Steve's out meeting owners, he has his own in-house healthcare expert to bounce medical investments off of. (Though let's be honest, after 10 years in the ICU, Connie's probably seen enough drama to fill a season of Grey's Anatomy!)
When they're not working, you'll find these two adventure seekers carving up the slopes, trying not to lose golf balls in the rough, hitting hiking trails, or checking national parks off their bucket list. And if you're lucky, you might catch Steve channeling his inner Kenny G on the saxophone or reliving his DJ glory days. Just don't ask him to play "Careless Whisper" - or do, we're not sure which would be funnier
Our Process
Selling your business is a career-defining moment. We emphasize building trust and navigating the process hand-in-hand with you. We move quickly and with full confidentiality, seeking a fast, lucrative exit for you.
30 Min Intro Call: Get to know each other and discuss your goals
Meet in Person and submit initial offer (48 hours): Learn more about your business and future plans
Letter of Intent (1-2 weeks): Agree on price and key terms
Diligence and Transition Planning (60 Days): Collaborate to build a successful transition plan
Deal Closed
Get In Touch
Connect with us to explore growth opportunities and discuss how we can help your business thrive for the long term.
Contact
650.204.1631
Support
info@kivagrowth.com
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