March 26, 2026 - Tricorner Group, a lower middle market independent sponsor, announced today that it has completed an investment in KCI Telecommunications (“KCI” or the “Company”), a premier provider of telecommunications engineering, installation, data center support, and network management services. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The investors intend to assist management to accelerate the growth of the Company through expanding its reach into new markets and via strategically sound add-on acquisitions.
The investment was made in partnership with Centerfield Capital Partners, Petra Capital Partners, and Source Capital, three established SBIC capital partners with deep experience investing in and building lower middle market companies. KCI’s existing management team, led by CEO Jarred Worth and founders Kevin Carpenter and Henry Graham, retained meaningful ownership interests and will continue to lead day-to-day operations.
Founded in 2002, KCI has established itself as a trusted partner to some of the largest telecommunications companies in the world, providing comprehensive end-to-end services including network installation, engineering support, resource management, and managed services across the United States. The Company’s service offerings span wireline, wireless, and enterprise network infrastructure, positioning KCI at the center of the ongoing buildout of America’s critical communications networks.
“KCI represents exactly the type of investment Tricorner was built to pursue — a founder-led business with over two decades of operational excellence, serving essential infrastructure markets with long-term demand tailwinds,” said Ed Eiland, Partner at Tricorner Group. “Kevin Carpenter and Henry Graham have built a remarkable company, and we are thrilled to partner with them, Jarred Worth, and the entire KCI team to accelerate growth, invest in talent, and expand the Company’s service capabilities. Our capital partners at Centerfield, Petra, and Source bring tremendous resources and experience that will be invaluable as we execute on this next chapter.”
“We have long admired KCI’s reputation for quality and reliability in the telecom services market,” said Jon Gordon, Partner at Tricorner Group. "The convergence of 5G deployment, fiber expansion, data center growth and enterprise network modernization creates significant opportunity, and KCI is well positioned to capture it. We look forward to working alongside the exceptional management team and outstanding capital partners to build on the Company’s strong foundation."
“This partnership gives KCI the resources and strategic support to pursue opportunities we’ve been building toward for years,” said Jarred Worth, CEO of KCI Telecommunications. “What excites us most is the alignment we’ve found with Tricorner and their partners.They share our vision and commitment to long-term value creation. Our team, our culture, and our commitment to our customers remain unchanged. With their support, we are well positioned to invest in our people, expand our geographic reach, and deepen the services we offer our customers.”
In conjunction with the transaction, industry veteran Don Doctor will join KCI’s board. Mr. Doctor’s previous roles include executive chairman and CEO of CompuCom, executive chairman and CEO at Systems Maintenance Services (SMS), chairman and CEO at Encoda Systems, and co-founder of Premier Systems Integrators.
About KCI Telecommunications
KCI Telecommunications is a national provider of telecommunications engineering, installation, implementation, and managed services. Founded in 2002, KCI serves major communications companies and enterprises across the United States, delivering end-to-end support across all layers of network connectivity. The Company’s services include structured cabling, wireless infrastructure deployment, engineering support, circuit design, network security, and resource management. KCI is certified in TL9000 and ISO 27001:2022. For more information, visit www.kcitelecom.com.
AboutTricornerGroup
Tricorner Group is a lower middle market independent sponsor focused on acquiring and growing businesses in industries undergoing technology-driven transformation. Founded by Ed Eiland and Jon Gordon, Tricorner partners with experienced management teams and established capital providers to acquire businesses with strong operational foundations and meaningful growth potential. Tricorner targets companies with $2 million or more in EBITDA and brings a hands-on, operationally intensive approach to value creation. For more information, visit www.tricornergroup.com.
About Centerfield Capital Partners
Centerfield Capital Partners is a national provider of debt and equity capital focused on lower middle market companies. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Centerfield works closely with financial sponsors, management teams, and business owners seeking strategic capital to build companies and create value. With more than 25 years of experience and over 200 investments completed, Centerfield provides flexible capital to support changes in ownership, recapitalizations, add-on acquisitions, and growth initiatives. For more information, visit www.centerfieldcapital.com.
About PetraCapital Partners
Petra Capital Partners is a Nashville-based private equity firm providing growth capital to companies throughout the United States. Petra’s investment team has an established track record spanning over 25 years and deploying more than $900 million of capital into more than 100 high-growth companies. Petra targets healthcare, business, and technology-enabled services companies and invests through its SBIC-licensed funds. For more information, visit www.petracapital.com.
AboutSource Capital
Source Capital is an Atlanta-based private investment firm providing flexible equity and debt capital to lower middle market companies across a broad range of industries. Since its founding in 2002, Source Capital has completed more than 150 investments while employing a patient, long-term approach to value creation. Source Capital’s investment strategy targets growing companies with greater than $2 million in EBITDA seeking a growth-oriented partner. For more information, visit www.source-cap.com.
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