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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…

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.

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 dynamic buyout private equity firm specializing in middle-market enterprise acquisitions. We target companies with robust, recurring, and predictable EBITDA from $5M to $50M. Our unique approach involves partnering with founders and management teams committed to staying on for 3-5 years, rolling in equity, and actively participating in our value creation plan.Investment StrategyOur strategy focuses on:Professionalization of business systems and processes to institutional investment gradeTechnology upgrading of business…

Moonshot Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Moonshot Capital is a Toronto-based entrepreneurial investment fund seeking to acquire, accelerate and grow a single business. We are looking for an owner of a medium-sized business planning to gradually reduce day-to-day management and divest the business.

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…

Archbridge Equity Partners Inc. Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Based in Toronto, Canada, Archbridge is a private investment firm focused on long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs, founders and business owners who are looking for liquidity and succession plan or a partner to accelerate growth in the business. Our goal is to maintain the business' legacy and brand in the market while looking for opportunities to grow the business.We have experience working with founders and take a flexible and collaborative approach to structuring a transaction and transitioning the business.

Landmark Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Landmark Capital is a buy-out firm that specializes in acquiring and actively managing small businesses.Our goal is to actively manage a small number of companies and fully devote ourselves to its employees, customers, and operations. Following the acquisition, we will join the senior management team and play a supportive role in the business.
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Cassiar Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Cassiar Partners is a boutique private investment firm committed to the success of small to medium sized Canadian businesses. We work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jun 2022
acquired
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Jul 2021
acquired
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Apr 2021
invested in
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Dec 2020
acquired

Capficiency Private Equity

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, Capficiency is an emerging private equity firm that partners with founders and management teams to fuel growth. ​At Capficiency we help companies navigate change, tackle challenges, and capitalize on new opportunities to build stronger, more valuable businesses.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jan 2023
acquired
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Nov 2021
acquired
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Feb 2018
invested in

Roar Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
ROAR Partners is a Canadian Independent Sponsor, established to acquire and build-upon companies focused on IT and Business Services targeting the changing nature of digital and risk management solutions of financial services companies, predominantly wealth management. The founding Managing Partners have +35 years of combined experience in operational, leadership and deal-making in the technology and financial services industries.They are thesis-driven, having spent a considerable amount of resources to validate their assumptions regarding opportunities in wealth management. Following this…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2017
invested in

Chrysalis Capital Advisors, Inc.

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
We are seasoned professionals and entrepreneurs who share a common passion for aligning with small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the successful entrepreneurs who navigate them.Our passion is a direct extension of our belief that SMEs are the driving force of our economy and entrepreneurs represent the heart and soul of the business success equation.We have over 200 years of combined business experience in the fields of investment banking, principal investing, financial management, business operations and corporate law as well as an extensive network of investors and strategic…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2019
invested in

Sedulus Search Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sedulus was founded to acquire and invest in operating businesses based in British Columbia. We will invest in the Company, its people and its business relationships. We take an active role in operating the business and are focused on opportunities that require a management and ownership succession plan.

Elevate Partners Capital

Independent Sponsor

    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…

Quadra Global Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Quadra Global Capital Corp makes private equity investments in established businesses with at least $2,000,000 of EBITDA and enterprise values of up to $100,000,000 which Quadra believes are well-managed and have historically been consistently profitable businesses. Our investment approach is to acquire successful companies and support these investments with a hands-on, value-added strategy in order to generate superior investment returns.Quadra seeks to invest in a wide range of industries including, but not limited to, the following:Aerospace & DefenseFinancial ServicesAutomotiveFood &…

Pioneer Investment Partners

Independent Sponsor

    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.

Goodison Park Capital

Independent Sponsor

    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…

Vale Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Vale Capital Partners is an independent sponsor firm, established in 2023 and based in Toronto, Canada. Vale was created with a few core principles in mind: transparency, integrity, discipline, humility and learning. We strive to differentiate ourselves through our experience and relentless work ethic, while being open and honest partners every step of the way. Vale wants to partner with lower middle market businesses across a variety of sectors and focus on growth and value creation, with the firm's founders dedicating significant time to operations and working with management. The firm is…

OP Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

OP Capital Mgmt provides mid cap companies with capital and operational support to accelerate growth.Flexible Capital​Our investments can be structured in the most efficient way to meet the needs of management teams and shareholders. We invest in both control and minority situations in either equity or structured debt instruments and can provide follow-on capital to support growth. ​Growth Investors​We invest in situations where our capital and business development expertise can help unlock growth either organically or through M&A. We favor businesses in the services sector including…

Kensen Wah

Independent Sponsor

    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.

A1Capital Inc.

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

A1Capital Inc. is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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