Kirill Graminschi

KG leads transaction origination and execution at True North, focusing on strategic M&A advisory services for family and founder-owned companies with revenues between $10 million to $150 million. He plays a pivotal role in transaction origination, structuring, financial analysis, and market positioning, ensuring his clients achieve both their financial and personal objectives. In addition, he oversees industry research, financial modeling, and valuation assessments, providing data-driven insights that drive superior outcomes. KG also mentors True North’s analysts and associates, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture that prioritizes excellence in execution.

Selling a business is more than finding a buyer—it’s about maximizing value, protecting a legacy, and securing the best possible terms. KG’s expertise extends beyond matchmaking; he serves as a market-maker, ensuring competitive tension among buyers to drive up valuations. He works to:

• Develop customized M&A strategies, ensuring a tailored approach to each transaction.
• Create a compelling investment narrative that attracts buyers at the optimal price.
• Position companies effectively, ensuring their strengths are highlighted and potential risks are mitigated before going to market.
• Optimize transaction structures to minimize risks, enhance post-sale flexibility, and protect seller interests.
• Navigate complex financial and operational due diligence, proactively addressing issues that could disrupt a sale.

For founders, their business is more than just a financial asset—it’s a lifelong achievement, a family legacy, and a core part of their identity. KG recognizes the emotional weight of selling a company and provides not just financial expertise but also guidance and support throughout the process. He helps sellers:

• Navigate the emotional aspects of transition, ensuring they feel confident in their decision.
• Maintain confidentiality, protecting relationships with employees, customers, and competitors.
• Stay in control of the process, ensuring they don’t settle for less than their company is worth.
• Prepare for life after the sale, whether that means spending more time with their family, retirement or new ventures.

Before joining True North, KG was an associate at Ernst & Young, LLP, where he provided assurance services to Fortune 100 and 500 clients in the banking and insurance industries. He also gained experience at Morgan Stanley and Shoreline Growth Partners, further refining his expertise in financial strategy and M&A. KG holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance and a Master of Accountancy from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

As a certified international mergers and acquisitions (IM&A) expert and certified mergers and acquisitions professional (M&AP), KG brings M&A expertise to his clients, having advised business owners in a wide range of industries, including building products distribution, consumer products, senior living, trucking, and logistics, medical spas, information technology, medical device manufacturing, precision manufacturing, food manufacturing and distribution, and specialty construction.

KG’s combination of technical abilities, deep industry knowledge, and client-first approach makes him a trusted partner for business owners navigating the complexities of M&A. Whether selling now or preparing for a future transition, he is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes and long-term value for his clients.

His peers have recognized KG in the following categories:

• 2023 Marquis Who’s Who in America – Uniondale, NY
• 2022 M&A Advisor Emerging Leader Award Recipient – New York, NY
• 2022 M&A Advisor Industrials Transaction of Year Recipient – New York, NY
• 2022 Rising Young Professional Award Recipient by Finance & Commerce Magazine – Minneapolis, MN