CM Partners is a leading private equity firm that invests in profitable, well-managed, small to medium-sized businesses in Canada and the US. Since our founding in 2017, we have invested over $150 million of equity capital. CM Partners is currently investing its second fund with over $200 million of committed capital. We provide buyout as well as growth equity to help our partners achieve next-level growth. We look for opportunities in five sectors: Business Services, Consumer, Industrial, Technology, and Leisure & Real Estate. In addition to capital, we bring operating…
Acasta Capital is a boutique merchant bank and advisory firm formed to bring together individuals with unique experiences and track records to create greater value for clients and partners based on inventive and do-able ideas. Being free of the conflicts and limitations too common in the advisory sector, our business model is founded on the principle of aligned interests with clients and partners. We provide advice on transformational change, mergers and acquisitions, financial restructurings, capital structure, investor activism and strategy.
We are currently investing Fund IV, backed by institutional investors and Bedford principals. Our investment strategy is to invest alongside management in established companies that are leaders in their respective markets. We look carefully at the following attributes:Established cash positive business, possessing a sustainable competitive advantage and proprietary products or services with proven market acceptance. Strong core management team with a significant financial commitment and willingness to partner with Bedford in an open and productive manner to build value. Important market…
Nesta.Co is a private equity firm focused on the U.S. Cannabis industry.Nesta was founded by Chuck Rifici, the co-founder of Canopy Growth Corp. (CGC:TSX) the largest medicinal marijuana grow operation in North America.
Toronto-based private equity firm that specializes in mid-market investments in essential infrastructure and scalable businesses across North America. We focus on sectors that provide critical products and solutions to communities.
Who are we?Export Development Canada is Canada's export credit agency. Our job is to support and develop Canada's export trade by helping Canadian companies respond to international business opportunities. We are a self-financing, Crown corporation that operates at arm's length from the Government. EDC Investments is an evergreen investment group with approximately $2 billion in committed and invested capital that invests independently or in partnership with other investors under standard industry terms, conditions and return expectations. By taking minority equity positions in Canadian SMEs…
Fortuna Investments is a US-based venture capital firm that specializes in investing in high-growth sectors, including space technology. With a stage-agnostic approach, the firm targets emerging and frontier technologies that are crucial to America's global competitiveness. Fortuna Investments operates globally, maintaining offices in major cities such as Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Midland (Texas), and Vancouver. The firm is committed to pioneering industries, focusing on technology, energy, infrastructure, and women's professional sports, with a notable emphasis on space investments.…
Former investment banker working with private investors to buy companies within any sector, preferably with some real estate holdings (head office, factories, etc.). Wide range of investors looking to scale quality businesses, either in a JV partnership or through full acquisition.
Duke provides an alternative finance solution for companies and has backed a number of MBOs, shareholder restructurings and buy-and-build platforms. The firm offers non-dilutive patient capital that enables owners to receive the investment they need to focus on their long-term goals without giving up control. Duke seeks to add value to its partner companies by leveraging its experience and associated network of relationships. The firm has deployed over $400 million in capital and has invested in 23 companies over the last eight years. Duke currently has 14 portfolio companies with indirect…
At Wessex, we build industry-leading architecture, design and engineering services practices through aligned interests, professional expertise and global growth. Wessex Capital Partners makes growth equity investments in established architecture, design and engineering services practices. We operate as a strategic partner with our portfolio firms, providing capital, resources and opportunities for them to build leading global brands.Each of our investments is structured to achieve an alignment of interests between Wessex and operating management. We believe that a shared vision for…
Smithwood Capital specializes in acquiring and operating established businesses. With a focus on lower/mid-sized companies, they target sectors such as B2B, industrial, and services. Their investment strategy emphasizes value-added growth, providing a thoughtful and seamless transition for business owners. Smithwood Capital is committed to enhancing the value of their portfolio companies through strategic partnerships and operational improvements, ensuring sustainable growth and success in the competitive market.
Persistence Capital Partners (PCP) is a private equity fund dedicated to high-growth opportunities within the healthcare sector. As Canada's only private equity firm with an exclusive focus on healthcare, PCP invests in entrepreneur-driven, growth-oriented healthcare businesses that generate revenue and earnings. With over 30 years of experience, the firm leverages its sector expertise and network to partner with experienced management teams, offering unique growth opportunities for its portfolio companies. PCP's investment strategy includes sectors like life sciences, dental, and cosmetic…
Queen Street Partners is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Alcorn partners acquires and operates enduringly profitable businesses and partners with remarkable entrepreneurs to create long-term value.Alcorn Partners was founded by people who share a passion for building and investing in small-and-mid sized businesses, and who bring decades of diverse experiences and a unique approach. Our team has invested in and operated more than a dozen small-and-mid sized businesses across a variety of industries including aerospace, health care, real estate, manufacturing, industrial supplies, consumer products, services, and retail. Alcorn sits at the…
Paisley Lyon Consulting is a specialized firm focusing on mergers and acquisitions, offering strategic growth solutions to build enduring legacies for businesses. With expertise in navigating complex transactions, they assist companies in achieving their growth objectives through carefully planned and executed M&A activities. Their approach is centered on creating lasting value and ensuring the long-term success of their clients' ventures.
Toronto based private equity firm founded by investment professional with extensive management consulting background. The firm is focused on investments in lower middle market education, healthcare and technology businesses.
Longbow Capital is a Canadian investment manager focused on investing in energy, power, industrials, and technology; since its founding in 1997, Longbow has been a long-term strategic partner and an engaged and effective shareholder in over 150 high-growth investments. Longbow is currently investing out of Energy Transition Fund II, which closed in July 2025, and has approximately $364 million of committed capital from leading institutional and family office investors.
Omnigence Asset Management is a multi-strategy alternative investment firm managing over $1 billion in assets. The company focuses on private equity and farmland investments, leveraging data science and business intelligence technology to enhance its investment strategies and drive portfolio returns. Established in 2007, Omnigence has positioned itself as a market leader in using continuous improvement methodologies to optimize its operations and investment outcomes. With a significant presence in Canada, Omnigence operates from offices in Toronto, Calgary, and Montreal, employing…
We're a middle market private equity fund. We are looking for industrial service businesses with a recurring revenue base. We look for businesses within Canada and the United States. We are currently on our third fund
Lynx Equity Limited is a Canadian-based private equity firm. Lynx Equity blends a proven track record in identifying and building value in a diversified portfolio of companies based throughout North America with a market niche that allows us to structure the most favourable transactions. Lynx Equity seeks to pursue investments in mid-market companies with the goal of building value through opportunistic acquisitions, strategic leadership and the timely use of financial expertise.Lynx Equity Limited pursues 100% acquisitions valued between $2 and $8 million.
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