Ironbridge is a Toronto-based private equity firm with more than $750 million of assets under management focused exclusively on investing in companies in the Canadian lower middle-market. We focus on traditional industry businesses in the manufacturing, distribution, consumer products and services,…
Ironbridge is a Toronto-based private equity firm with more than $750 million of assets under management focused exclusively on investing in companies in the Canadian lower middle-market. We focus on traditional industry businesses in the manufacturing, distribution, consumer products and services, and business products and services spaces. We have completed over 55 transactions since 2005 and are currently deploying from our $383M Fund IV. We are looking for new platform acquisitions in Canada fitting the following parameters:
Lower middle-market focus:
• Deal Sizes generally between $25 and $100 million.
• Equity investments from $15 to $40 million.
• Capital required to facilitate management buyouts, growth, acquisitions or restructurings.
• Control investors.
• Investment horizon generally of 5 to 7 years.
• Willing to consider financial and operating restructurings where a strong core business exists.
Companies with:
• Core management team that is motivated to stay and invest; able to bridge management transition using Ironbridge resources as required.
• History of positive earnings and EBITDA of $5 to $20 million per year.
• Strong competitive position within their industry or niche.
• Opportunities to grow revenue and improve earnings either organically or through acquisitions.
• High returns available for incremental capital investment.
Sector focus:
• Broad sector focus including manufacturing, distribution, consumer products and services, and business products and services. We do not invest in the real estate, natural resources, fashion or technology sectors.
Geographic focus:
• Canada (companies can have US or International operations)
Team (5)
Recent Transactions (12)
Ironbridge Equity Partners
Jewelry, natural or cultured pearls, manufacturing, Pearls, costume, manufacturing, Primary Metal Manufacturing
invested in
Canada Metal (Pacific) Limited
October 2018
Ironbridge Equity Partners
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Distributors (Wholesalers), Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Furniture and Home Furnishing Distributors (Wholesalers), Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Household Appliance Manufacturing, Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Miscellaneous Durable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Office Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Commercial Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Paper and Paper Product Distributors (Wholesalers), Photographic Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Promotional Products Distributors (Wholesalers), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers)
invested in
Midland Appliance
December 2017
Ironbridge Equity Partners
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
invested in
Avena Foods
June 2017
Ironbridge Equity Partners
Adhesive Manufacturing, Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, Asphalt roofing construction machinery manufacturing, Building materials (e.g., fascia, panels, siding, soffit), plastics, manufacturing, Building panels, corrugated and flat, plastics, manufacturing, Ceiling lumber, dressed, resawing purchased lumber, Ceramic tiles, floor and wall, manufacturing, Dimension stone for buildings manufacturing, Door locks, metal, manufacturing, Doors and door frames, plastics, manufacturing, Doors, unframed glass, made from purchased glass, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gypsum building products manufacturing, Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing, Other Concrete Product Manufacturing, Other Millwork (including Flooring), Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing, Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing, Roof deck, sheet metal (except stampings), manufacturing, Roofing (i.e., single ply rubber membrane) manufacturing, Roofing tile, clay, manufactur
invested in
Brooklin Concrete Products
June 2017
Ironbridge Equity Partners
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing, Primary Metal Manufacturing
invested in
AV Gauge
May 2017
Ironbridge Equity Partners
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing, Primary Metal Manufacturing
invested in
Thermogenics Biolers
May 2016
Ironbridge Equity Partners
Health Care Services
invested in
Back in Motion
December 2015
Ironbridge Equity Partners
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, Aircraft and automotive wire and cable (except aluminum, copper) made from purchased nonferrous metals (except aluminum, copper) in wire drawing plants, Aircraft and automotive wire or cable made from purchased copper in wire drawing plants, Aircraft carrier catapults manufacturing, Aircraft distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft engine cradles manufacturing, Aircraft engine instruments manufacturing, Aircraft engines and parts distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft equipment and supplies distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft hardware, metal, manufacturing, Aircraft lighting fixtures manufacturing, Aircraft loading hoists manufacturing, Aircraft Manufacturing, Aircraft seats manufacturing, Aircraft tire manufacturing, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, Ammunition (except sporting) distributors (wholesalers), Ammunition boxes, light gauge metal, manufacturing, Ammunition boxes, wood, manufacturing, Automotive or aircraft wire and cable made in aluminum wire draw
invested in
Dumur Industries
September 2015
Ironbridge Equity Partners
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing, Primary Metal Manufacturing, Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services, Truck Transportation
invested in
Advance Engineered Products
September 2015
Ironbridge Equity Partners
Computer and Technology Distributor or Wholesaler
invested in
Alliance Corporation
July 2015
Ironbridge Equity Partners
Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
invested in
M&M Resources
July 2014
Ironbridge Equity Partners
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
invested in
FMAV
October 2013
Sectors Ironbridge Equity Partners serves:
Manufacturing
Industrials
Consumer Goods
Materials
Business Services
Distribution
Energy & Utilities
Retail
Consumer Services
Technology
Health Care
Media
Financial Services
Real Estate
Telecommunications
Life Sciences
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