Michael Wolitzer~~Crystal Frierson~~Jaclyn Starr~~Emma Snover~~Jacob Kornman~~Marcy Geller~~Brian Mendick~~Shareef Salfity
January 24, 2026
Kanbrick Raises $220 Million

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- Simpson Thacher advised Kanbrick in establishing its long-term investment partnership, which secured $220 million in capital
- Kanbrick invests in consumer, industrial, and business services companies with $5-$50 million in EBIT, making both majority and minority investments
- The firm was founded by Tracy Britt Cool and Brian Humphrey
- The Simpson Thacher legal team involved in the transaction included Michael Wolitzer, Crystal Frierson, Jaclyn Kessler Starr, and others.
Simpson Thacher represented Kanbrick in the formation of its long-term investment partnership, which raised $220 million in capital. Kanbrick makes majority and minority investments in consumer, industrial and business services companies that have $5-$50 million in EBIT.~~Founded by Tracy Britt Cool and Brian Humphrey, Kanbrick is focused on buying, building, and growing great businesses for the long term. Kanbrick partners closely with owners and executives, taking a hands-on approach to empower people and companies to reach their full potential. Kanbrick helps support these businesses with the implementation of the Kanbrick Business System, an integrated way to add value in midsize companies focused on people, operating systems and growth.~~The Simpson Thacher team included Michael Wolitzer, Crystal Frierson, Jaclyn Kessler Starr, Kara Krakower, Emma Snover, Riddhi Joshi, Jacob Kornman, Marcy Geller, Brian Mendick, and Shareef Salfity.
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Michael Wolitzer~~Crystal Frierson~~Jaclyn Starr~~Emma Snover~~Jacob Kornman~~Marcy Geller~~Brian Mendick~~Shareef Salfity
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