About Us
Our Values
Trust & Integrity
Commitment to uphold the highest ethical standards. Promise to honesty, transparency, fairness and confidentiality during the sales process and beyond.
People First
Pledge to build an enduring and exceptional company for your employees, customers and the community.
Stewardship
Dedication to protecting and growing your hard-earned legacy for the future generations.
Managing Partner
Yasemin Kliman
Yasemin founded Kumu Capital with the sole purpose of purchasing, operating and growing one successful small business for the long term. Her father ran his small business all his life and from a young age, she discovered the positive impact business leaders can have on their families, employees and local communities. Unlike a traditional private equity firm, she intends to dedicate 100% of her time to operating your business while treating your employees and customers with the utmost care they deserve. Prior to Kumu Capital, she held executive operating positions for 20 years in the technology industry and have extensive experience in launching products, executing marketing strategies and increasing sales. She has lived and worked in multiple countries for big companies like General Electric and Yahoo as well as for small companies in Silicon Valley. She holds a MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Lafayette College. You can see more details on her LinkedIn profile.
Team
Kumu Capital is grateful to be backed by a group of seasoned entrepreneurs, investors and advisors with a track record of driving deals to closure while delivering value to seller. Our investors and advisors include established firms like Peterson Partners, HBS Angels among others who are deeply experienced in small and midcap M&A. As a team, we are committed to preserving your legacy by purchasing and operating your business for the long term.