Secondary·Construction/HVAC·September 15, 2026
Paceline exits Kelso investment through Peterson continuation vehicle
Paceline’s structured preferred equity was redeemed in full as Peterson Partners closed a continuation vehicle for the MEP services business.
BuyerPeterson Partners
TargetKelso Industries
SponsorPeterson Partners
SellerPaceline Equity Partners
TypeSecondary
IndustryConstruction
Sub-sectorHVAC
Paceline Equity Partners fully realized its structured preferred equity investment in Kelso Industries, a national provider of mechanical, electrical and plumbing services. The investment was redeemed in full in connection with a continuation vehicle closed by Kelso’s existing financial sponsor, Peterson Partners.
The transaction gives Paceline a complete exit from that preferred equity position. The announcement did not disclose financial terms.
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