Fred W. Lyons

KCEP invests across the United States, however the majority of ventures funded are in the Midwest. KCEP invests in growth companies along targeted industries and works in partnership with entrepreneurial management teams to build long-term value. KCEP often leads or co-leads the investment syndicate, and has the ability to assist in syndication of all debt and equity to respond to the financing needs of a growing company. By focusing on three key industries, Communications, Consumer and Natural Resources, KCEP is better able to develop a deeper level of expertise, as well as a base of industry, financial and investor contacts. KCEP invests within range of $2 to $6 million. The firms headquartered in United States which it invests, are valued beginning from $10 to $100 million.

Alcon Laboratories, Inc. develops and manufactures ophthalmic pharmaceutical products. The firm offers over-the-counter eye care products, medical devices, equipment, ophthalmic drugs, surgical instruments, needles, and sutures for microsurgery and disposable drapes. The company was founded by Robert Alexander and William Conner in 1945 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

MRIGlobal operates research and development organizations. The firm's programs include environmental research, health, pharmaceutical product development, agriculture & food safety, and national security, defense & energy. The company was founded in 1944 and headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. manufactured and develope dpharmaceutical drugs. The company was founded in 1983 and was headquartered in Farmingdale, NY.