August 31, 2026: CID Capital (“CID”), an Indianapolis-based private equity firm, announced its partnership with Kaiser Garage Doors & Gates, LLC (“Kaiser” or the “Company”). Kaiser is a leading installer and servicer of residential and commercial overhead doors and gates serving Phoenix, Tucson, and the White Mountains. With over 30 years of proven operations, the Company has established a strong regional footprint, a reputation for quality and reliability, and long-standing customer relationships.
Kaiser is the third platform investment made from CID’s latest fund, CID Capital Opportunity Fund IV, L.P.
In conjunction with closing the transaction, industry veteran Eric Farley, will step in as CEO to lead the business under CID's ownership. Eric commented, "I am excited to join the Kaiser team and lead the business’s expansion throughout the Southwest. We will continue to build the Kaiser brand based on an excellent customer experience while providing high-quality products and services.”
"We look forward to executing a buy and build around a great platform, while preserving a trusted name in the current communities Kaiser serves," said Eric Derheimer, Managing Partner, CID Capital.
"We are equally excited to welcome Eric Farley as incoming CEO and to partner with Dean Bennett, COO, and the entire Kaiser team," said Tom Shaw, Managing Director at CID Capital. "Kaiser's commitment to its customers, its people, and its operational excellence positions the company exceptionally well for its next chapter."
Working alongside Eric Derheimer and Tom Shaw on the investment was Principal, Ryan Cutter and Associate, Mitch Johnston. Please reach out to Ryan Cutter: ryan@cidcap.com, with any questions or potential new investment or add-on acquisition opportunities. Kaiser is specifically interested in partnering with garage and overhead door companies in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and California.
XLCS Partners acted as financial advisor to CID Capital in conjunction with the transaction.
About Kaiser Garage Doors & Gates, LLC.
Headquartered in Tucson, AZ, Kaiser is a leading installer and servicer of residential and commercial overhead doors and gates serving the Phoenix, Tucson, and White Mountains, AZ markets.
About CID Capital
CID Capital is a private equity firm with decades of experience partnering with high-quality, lower-middle market companies. CID makes control investments in companies with a proven track record of success and works alongside management teams to provide strategic guidance, resources, and capital for the next phase of growth. CID combines a focus on founder- and family-owned companies with a collaborative approach to
help its portfolio companies unlock potential and build long-term value.
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