Suzanne Yoon - Kinzie Capital
From Private Equity Fast Pitch by Northstar
March 5, 2026 · 46 min · Season 1 · Episode 194
About this episode
Suzanne Yoon discusses her role as the Founder and Managing Partner of Kinzie Capital Partners and her approach to private equity in the lower middle market.
Suzanne Yoon is the Founder and Managing Partner of Kinzie Capital Partners, a Chicago- based private equity firm redefining the lower middle market. With over 25 years of experience, Suzanne founded Kinzie on the conviction that sustainable value is unlocked by integrating people and operational innovation with technology. Under her leadership, Kinzie specializes in founder transitions across the manufacturing, business services, and consumer sectors. Suzanne and her team move beyond traditional oversight to serve as hands-on partners, utilizing tech-driven efficiencies to scale established businesses while honoring their heritage. A recognized industry trailblazer, Suzanne has been honored by The Wall Street Journal as a Top Female Deal Maker and by Mergers & Acquisitions as a leading voice in Mid-Market M&A. Beyond the firm, she serves on the board of NYSE-listed ADT and the Chicago Bears Women's Advisory Board. An avid outdoorswoman and proud University of Iowa alumna, Suzanne enjoys golfing and fishing with her husband and three children.
People in this episode
Guest: Suzanne Yoon
Topics covered
- private equity
- lower middle market
- founder transitions
- operational innovation
- technology integration
- M&A
- women in business
Keywords
- private equity
- Kinzie Capital
- founder transitions
- operational innovation
- technology
- M&A
- women in business
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kinzie Capital Partners, The Wall Street Journal, Mergers & Acquisitions, NYSE, ADT, Chicago Bears Women's Advisory Board
Places: Chicago, University of Iowa
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