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Pillar49 Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Pillar49 Capital provides liquidity, succession solutions and growth capital to owners of small and medium-sized businesses, while preserving and building on the factors that made them great – culture and people.We partner with North American businesses with $1 to $10 million+ of EBITDA / cash flow, with a long growth runway and attractive industry characteristics.At Pillar49, we take a different approach than most investors by “rolling up our sleeves” as active managers, providing our partners with the operational and financial resources to support and drive long-term growth. With over…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2023
acquired
Investor
May 2022
acquired

Wherewithal Partners Inc. Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Wherewithal Partners Inc. is a private investment firm focused on niche cash-generative businesses in out-of-favour, mis-understood and under-appreciated industries / sectors with a primary focus on opportunities in Canada, in addition to opportunities in the United States.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2015
acquired

Trusspoint Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Trusspoint is a Toronto, Ontario, Canada based independent sponsor investing in Canadian SMEs with >$2m EBITDA. We invest in and partner with privately held Canadian companies seeking shareholder liquidity and/or ownership succession. Our combined 50+ years experience operating, advising and investing in small, entrepreneurial businesses allows us to uniquely support the teams we invest in. Our mandate is to ensure the foundation of what has been built is not only reinforced but strengthened to stand the test of time.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2022
acquired

Herencia Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Herencia Partners is focused on acquiring, operating, and growing exceptional businesses in Canada and the US. We seek to partner with existing owners, looking to transition out of their business and entrust the next phase of growth to honest and safe set of hands. We are committed to honoring the legacy of business owners and ensuring that the interest of their employees and customers are well served.

NorthCrest Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

NorthCrest Capital is the investment vehicle of founder Kevin Laleyan and is supported by a team of entrepreneurs and investors focused on acquiring one business to personally operate and grow. We are here to provide a succession plan to an owner/operator who cares about the future of their business. Our goal is to work with an owner to structure a transaction that preserves your business legacy. We will assume day-to-day company management creating value for the seller, employees, and community.

Goodison Park Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are an investment firm that works with entrepreneurs, family businesses, and owners to help them unlock the value they have created in their companies. We keep things simple, we work fast, and we use a collaborative and transparent approach to get deals done. We like companies that have: - a path to future growth - a distinct advantage (reputation, trade secrets, differentiation) - a simple business model - profitable $1M-$10M in net income - operational success of 5 years of longer - great team, culture, and values We look for: - Retiring entrepreneurs - we'll work with you to get an easy…

Kensen Wah Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Gateway Group has been revolutionizing the home-building industry with its commitment to design-driven, high quality infill solutions. Our focus on creating exceptional life-centric homes and adding value to communities has never changed. We continue our mission of building homes that give people a sense of pride in their living space and the neighborhoods they live in with the confidence of long-lasting value.

Ridgetown Capital Corporation Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Ridgetown Capital is an independent sponsor focused on acquiring lower middle market businesses in packaging, industrial distribution, and supply chain.

Westmount Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Westmount is an investment firm focused on private companies in the healthcare, technology, and business services industries. We partner with successful founder-led businesses seeking a pathway to an exit transaction.Michael Bailey is the founder and managing principal of Westmount. Prior to Westmount, Mr. Bailey spent several years at Infinium Capital Management as Head of Equity Trading, where he was responsible for sourcing and deploying trading strategies across a range of markets in the United States, Australia, and Japan. Prior to Infinium Capital, Mr. Bailey worked at Swift Trade…

Socium Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Socium Capital is a Toronto-based private investment firm built on the foundation of partnership, integrity and trust.We’re focused on investing into exceptional private businesses across North America. We use our capital, operational expertise and extensive networks to accelerate growth and drive value over the long-term.We are committed to the continued success of the business, culture, well-being of employees and safeguarding the legacy that has been crafted over the years.We acquire businesses with an EBITDA of $1 - $10 million.

ALAMidas Capital Partners Inc Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

ALAMidas Capital Partners Inc is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. We work closely with our portfolio companies after acquisition to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.Antonio Arias comes from a big mining corporate as CFO/CAO with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He became a full-time investor and entrepreneur in 1999. He spent the last 6 years focused on the hemp/cannabis startup space. He's pivoting to acquisitions in the LMM landscape under the following…

Successor Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Successor Capital is seeking to buy and operate a business. If you are a business owner looking to transition your company to new management, Successor Capital will honour the business you have built and grow it for years to come.

Strive Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Strive Equity Partners is a Toronto-based private equity firm that invests as an independent sponsor on a deal-by-deal basis. Strive was established in 2023 with a few core principles in mind: transparency, integrity, discipline and excellence.​We differentiate ourselves through our experience and relentless work ethic, while being open and honest partners every step of the way. When we partner with founders and management, we strive to achieve outcomes outside of existing boundaries. 

4th Street Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

4th Street Capital (“4SC”) was created to fill a gap in the market – it is difficult to find competent and patient transition capital for founders looking to retire. Together, we want to help others transition their life’s work in a sustainable way, to a skilled team that will work alongside existing staff to carry on the legacy that’s been created. 4SC is looking for lower middle-market companies that have founder(s) that are planning for retirement. Because owner-managed businesses cannot be transitioned overnight, 4SC is looking to invest and work alongside the founder(s) to…

Backer North Investments Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Backer North Investments is a small private equity firm with a big heart.As experienced business leaders with decades of operating experience and access to a network of capital providers and operating partners across sectors and industries, we seek to acquire a controlling interest in mid-market businesses in North America, with a preference for Canadian companies.

Elevate Partners Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are an independent sponsor private equity firm focused on acquiring, investing, enhancing, growing and empowering ordinary businesses to achieve extraordinary outcomes.To Redefine Wealth in EPC Portfolio Companies where each stakeholder involved in our organization feels like a partner for an extraordinary outcome.We are a people-centric private equity firm in North America focused on acquiring and growing commercial and industrial lower-mid-market businesses. As a PEOPLE-centric organization, we take responsibility and hold ourselves accountable to elevate all our stakeholders with…

AD Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

AD Capital is a privately held entrepreneurial investment firm that aims to own and operate small-to medium-sized businesses for the long-term. We are growth-minded entrepreneurs with backgrounds in private equity and investment banking. We take pride in continuing and growing the legacy of our businesses.We focus our time, energy, and capital into partnering with transitioning business owners to operate and own businesses for years to come. We focus on businesses with $5 - $50M of revenue and a history of profitability. We invest in majority stakes, enter the day to day operations of the…

Altmaven Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Altmaven Capital is a Toronto-based investment firm that offers technology companies access to growth capital through equity and venture debt. Altmaven’s targeted investments include credit agreements with early-stage technology companies, equity financing to support management buyouts, growth capital for acquisitions, controlling interests in distressed situations, and funding for family succession. The firm brings deep domain expertise in finance, M&A, risk management, and consulting, which allows for a unique and balanced approach.We partner with exceptional management teams and…

BlueFin Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

BlueFin Ventures is an independent sponsor that is industry agnostic and makes majority and minority equity investments as well as subordinated debt in Canada and the US. 

Pioneer Investment Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Pioneer is a private investment firm focused on investing and partnering with outstanding businesses for the long-term.The Pioneer team has decades of experience investing in, advising, and building businesses. The team has a diverse and complimentary skill set spanning backgrounds in private equity, corporate development, financial advisory, and business consulting.

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