KYLE D. HENDERSON
H&Co., Founder

Kyle Henderson is the Founder of Henderson & Co. (H&Co.). H&Co. creates equity partnerships with founders and leaders in real estate, public markets, private equity, and early-stage technology and AI — leveraging advisory expertise, connections, and capital as a catalyst.

CURRENT

Sandgaard Capital, President

As President of Sandgaard Capital, Kyle leads a dynamic, privately held investment firm with a diverse portfolio spanning private equity, real estate, and public markets. He oversees strategic direction, deal sourcing, and portfolio management with a focus on scalable growth and long-term value creation.

Publicly disclosed current and former holdings include:

• Charlton Athletic Football Club – London, UK (2020–2023)

  • The team competes in the EFL Championship and competed in the Premier League from 1998 to 2007.

• Odense Bulldogs – Denmark (2021–Present)

  • 2024-2025 Danish National Champions.

• Four Carat Vodka – United States (2025–Present)

  • Ultra-premium, award-winning Colorado vodka.

Sandgaard Foundation, Executive Director

As Executive Director, Kyle drives the Foundation’s initiatives to combat the nationwide opioid crisis. Under his leadership, the Foundation funds overdose prevention, recovery, and advocacy programs through grants, campaigns, and partnerships.

In partnership with organizations such as The Voices Project, Direct Relief, and the Naloxone Project, we have distributed over one million doses of Narcan/Naloxone nationwide—reversing overdoses and saving countless lives.

Recent grantees include Yale University’s Program in Addiction Medicine, The Voices Project, Recover Out Loud, Mobilize Recovery, The Naloxone Project, and the award-winning JUNCTION movie.

Xcel Companies, Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Since 2009, Kyle has built Xcel Companies into a trusted partner for established businesses navigating the complexities of payment processing.

Xcel is processor-agnostic — working exclusively for clients to uncover smarter ways to pay less, move faster, and scale with confidence. Today, we facilitate billions in annual transactions and generate millions in savings for our clients.

Denver Ventures, Investor

Kyle invests in Denver Ventures portfolio companies, supporting Colorado’s most promising early-stage and growth ventures.

ADVISORY BOARDS

Kyle serves on various advisory boards, including:

• The Naloxone Project™ is a national nonprofit initiative working to prevent opioid overdose deaths by expanding access to naloxone, lifesaving training, and community awareness.

• Opportunity Coalition™ is a nonprofit promoting entrepreneurship, free enterprise, and collaboration by connecting business leaders, innovators, and policymakers through events and initiatives.

• Community Funded™ is a leading crowdfunding platform empowering universities, nonprofits, and organizations to launch, manage, and scale community-driven fundraising campaigns. Acquired by: Give Campus.

• Teakoe® is a premium tea company offering craft-brewed iced teas and sparkling teas, distributed nationally in grocery stores, restaurants, and hospitality venues. Now: Homage & Hustle.

• PayFurther™ is an innovative payment solutions company providing businesses with flexible, secure, and efficient processing technologies designed to reduce costs and improve cash flow.

PAST

Opportunity Coalition, Co-Founder & Executive Director (2013–2020)

Co-Founded a 501(c)(4) nonprofit promoting free enterprise and entrepreneurship. Organized speaker series featuring the Founders and CEO's of ReMax, Keller Williams, the Denver Broncos, the Colorado Rockies, Molson Coors, Breckenridge Brewery, 1st Bank, Global Down Syndrome, Baby Einstein, and the University of Colorado.

Northstar, Chief of Staff (2017–2020)

Served as Chief of Staff at a commercial real estate investment and development firm managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of more than 14.4 million square feet across the U.S.

XJet, Director of Business Development (2005–2008)

One of the company’s first team members, Kyle helped shape business, marketing, and sales strategies. XJet, a premier private aviation brand with bases in London (STN) and Dubai (DWC), has received international recognition from Aviation International News, Robb Report, and multiple design and branding awards.

MEDIA & PUBLIC RECOGNITION

Kyle and his family were featured in the Animal Planet TV series Hanging with the Hendersons, which aired for two seasons internationally. The show spotlighted their family dynamic and the compassionate veterinary work of his father, Dr. Tony Henderson, and brothers, Ross and Ryan.