Last checked Jul 12, 2026
KUIU, LLCkuiu.comKUIU, LLC is not currently listed as private-equity-owned.
Ownership & Acquisition History
KUIU is not currently controlled by a private equity firm because Main Post Partners (a PE firm) completed its sale of KUIU on December 8, 2025 to a non-PE investor group of conservation-minded families and businesses.
Notes
- Main Post Partners (a private equity firm) announced it completed the sale of KUIU to an investor group comprised of conservation-minded families and businesses; KUIU will remain privately held and independently operated (Dec 8, 2025).
- The same announcement states Main Post first invested in KUIU in January 2017 (historical PE ownership period, but no longer current after the 2025 sale).
- The announcement also states KUIU was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Dixon, California.
- KUIU’s website hosts a KUIU logo image file used for the provided direct logo URL.
- KUIU’s company page states it was launched in 2011 by founder Jason Hairston.
Sources
- Main Post Partners Announces Sale of KUIU to Conservation-Focused Investor Group
PR Newswire (Main Post Partners release) - Confirms Main Post Partners completed sale of KUIU on Dec 8, 2025 to an investor group (not identified as PE); states Main Post first invested in Jan 2017; states founded in 2011 and headquartered in Dixon, CA.
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S&P Global Market Intelligence - Independent deal-wrap noting Main Post Partners sold KUIU to an investor group.
- KUIU | LinkedIn
LinkedIn - Supports founding information: launched/founded in 2011 by founder Jason Hairston; headquarters listed as Dixon, California.
- KUIU | Performance Hunting Gear & Clothing
KUIU (official website) - Official company website and source of the direct logo image URL.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuiu
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- https://legalclarity.org/who-owns-kuiu-from-founding-to-conservation-investors/
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- https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuiu-inc.
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- https://www.kuiu.com/blogs/our-story/our-founders-vision
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- https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimclash/2017/03/18/former-nfl-linebacker-jason-hairston-has-built-outdoor-apparel-firm-kuiu-to-50-million-in-5-years/
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- https://us.kompass.com/c/kuiu-inc/usm01114147/
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- https://www.sacbee.com/news/business/article279382669.html
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- https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/this-company-rakes-in-millions-and-still-handwrites/281393
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Ownership FAQ
Is KUIU, LLC owned by private equity?
No. KUIU, LLC does not currently appear to be private-equity-owned.
Who owns KUIU, LLC?
Privately held; owned by an investor group comprised of conservation-minded families and businesses (Main Post Partners sold/exited Dec 8, 2025).
When was KUIU, LLC last checked?
This page was last checked on Jul 12, 2026.