Amsterdam, 12 August 2025 – Avedon Capital Partners (“Avedon”) is
pleased to announce the successful sale of its portfolio company, Kinly, a
global provider of audio-visual integration and collaboration services, to a
holding company of York Telecom Corporation (“ Yorktel”) a portfolio
company of One Equity Partners (“OEP”). The transaction includes a
simultaneous merger with Yorktel, a long-established U.S.-based systems
integrator and managed services provider. This milestone marks a
transformative step in Kinly’s growth journey and its mission to lead the
global market in enterprise collaboration solutions.
Under Avedon’s ownership since 2017, Kinly has established itself as a
trusted global partner for enterprise AV and UCC services, expanding its
international reach and enhancing its end-to-end service delivery. Kinly has
evolved to offer a complete suite of solutions that meet the increasing
demand for scalable, integrated, and AI-driven collaboration technologies.
During this period, Kinly
– grew through various acquisitions and strong organic growth from ~300 to
1100 people;
– launched innovative products including Kinly Secure Meet, a secure video
conferencing solution built on a sovereign cloud platform, and Kinly XR
studios redefining corporate broadcasting;
– expanded internationally, opening offices in India, Germany, Switzerland
and Ireland; and
– has become a frontrunner in service quality and security, setting industry
benchmarks across multiple regions.
Emily Jeffries-Boezeman, Partner at Avedon Capital Partners, commented:
“We are incredibly proud of the journey Kinly has taken under our
ownership. Together with Tom Martin and his leadership team, we have
created a global platform that is ahead of the curve, setting the standard for
excellence in enterprise collaboration and AV integration. Over the years,
we’ve come to know the Kinly organisation as innovative, resilient, and truly
committed, and we have enjoyed building business together with this
exceptional team. We look forward to following their continued success
under OEP’s ownership.”
This strategic merger will significantly accelerate global growth and expand
next-generation systems integration capabilities with a larger talent base
and portfolio of managed services and technology offerings.
The addition of Kinly’s operations, workforce, and client base will enhance
Yorktel’s ability to meet the evolving needs of enterprise and public sector
clients and provide a world-class customer experience across the globe.
With complementary cultures and a shared commitment to service
excellence, the planned integration strengthens Yorktel’s position as a
trusted partner in digital workplace transformation while bringing additional
capabilities and capacity to Kinly customers worldwide.
Tom Martin, CEO of Kinly, said:
“Our partnership with Avedon has been instrumental to Kinly’s growth and
success, enabling us to innovate and expand our global footprint and
service capabilities. We are excited to embark on the next phase of our
journey with Yorktel and One Equity Partners — continuing to deliver
outstanding service and cutting-edge solutions to our clients worldwide”
Advisors
Avedon Capital Partners and Kinly were advised by Lincoln International
(M&A advisory), A&O Shearman (legal), KPMG (Financial Due Diligence), and
PwC (Tax Due Diligence).
About Avedon Capital Partners
Avedon Capital Partners is a leading private equity firm based in Amsterdam
and Düsseldorf. Avedon supports growth-stage businesses in the Benelux
and DACH regions, partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs and
management teams to accelerate organic growth, international expansion,
and buy-and-build strategies. Its investments are concentrated in four key
sectors: business services, software & technology, smart industries, and
consumer & health. For more information, visit https://avedoncapital.com.
About Kinly
Kinly is a leading AV and UCC systems integrator. It has over 25 years of
experience, and an international reach with 19 offices across EMEA, US and
APAC.
Kinly specializes in complex AV integration, UCC, corporate communications,
workspace management, corporate communications, events and managed
services. From small installations to global digital transformations, Kinly
collaborates with the world’s leading organizations to deliver their
workplace ambitions with a unique and unrivalled service built on core
pillars of innovation, security and quality, as well as a commitment to
responsibly designed solutions. www.kinly.com
Media Contacts
For Avedon Capital Partners:
Emily Jeffries-Boezeman, Partner
Email: emily.jeffries@avedoncapital.com
For Kinly:
Tom Martin, CEO
Email: tmartin@kinly.com
