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HKW
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
HKW

HKW

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Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Co. is a US-based private equity firm investing in diverse sectors including infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing.

Location
Indianapolis, IN, US
Founded
1903
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HKW, formerly Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, is a private equity firm with a focus on specific sectors where they can leverage their expertise and technology-driven approach. The firm employs a data-driven methodology within their "Four Pillar" structure to find, create, and sustain value in their portfolio companies. HKW typically invests in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and consumer products sectors.

Notable in HKW's portfolio is Draup, which has raised $20 million. The firm has participated in Series A funding rounds, demonstrating their interest in early-stage investments. HKW's approach emphasizes trust and appreciation for their unique methodology, which they believe sets them apart in the private equity landscape. Their strategy involves evolving with clarity and purpose while honoring their plus-year history and founders' vision.

HKW - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments1
Current Portfolio Count1
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Series A1 (100.0%)

Stage Mix

Series A 100%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

Draup logo

Draup

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HKW - Classification

Also Known As
  • Hammond Kennedy Whitney & Company Inc
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end