Axial’s lower middle market M&A directory includes information on 54 Top Search Funds in Canada. The Top Search Funds in Canada listed in this Directory include data about the firm's M&A activities in the lower middle market. You can access more profiles of Top Search Funds in Canada like these, by becoming a member of Axial. No matter the transaction type, Axial can help connect you with the right deal partner at the right time.
Nova Vida Capital is a Toronto-based investment firm that acquires small/medium-sized businesses seeking ownership transition.We have demonstrated experience in getting deals done by leveraging our knowledge of M&A and our network with lenders & investors in Canada. Moreover, we are Owner-Operators and like to get our hands dirty! By utilizing our past operational expertise, the aim is to unlock long-term value in the acquired business.Our best fit will be with a seller who has built an ethical business and would like to hand over the business through a gradual transition process to…
KP Capital Partners (KPCP) is a Vancouver-based investment firm focused on providing growth and/or liquidity capital to a single business in British Columbia where our connectivity gives us an edge. We aim to acquire a company with $5M - $30M of revenue that has attractive unit economics and access to growing markets. We believe that people are at the core of every business and aim to create opportunities for career and personal development, ultimately leading to business success.
Clio Capital Partners are seasoned entrepreneurs and investors eager to be passed the torch from a successful entrepreneur. Operators at our core, we have the experience and dedication needed to build upon the legacy of your business’s success. We have the flexibility to unlock the wealth accumulated in your business while providing peace of mind you’re transferring ownership to a team focused on long-term growth rather than short-term financial engineering or cost-cutting.
Kingswood Capital is seeking majority equity investments in healthy and profitable family-owned manufacturing, fabrication or service businesses, with EBITDA ranging from $0.6M to $2.0M. We intend on taking an active role in the daily operations of any business we acquire, providing owners with a credible succession plan and the ability to realize full value for their business.
We acquire strong, profitable businesses from hardworking Canadians who’ve invested their lives building their dreams. We focus on companies in traditional industries that offer compelling opportunities for growth and improvement through technology.‍We form real relationships with owners based on shared values and work with them to achieve fair deal terms, ensuring alignment of goals for the company and its employees.‍From there, our team of proven operators work tirelessly to build upon the legacy the owners established, leading their business into the next phase of its journey through…
Fairview Succession was founded with the mission to acquire, operate, and grow a single business. We are a flexible investment firm led by one entrepreneur with the support of world-class investors who want to invest in your business for the long-term.Members of our investor group have taken part in building over 200 businesses, including JetBlue, Asurion, Vivint, Allbirds, and Bonobos. Some of them have sold for large valuations, and others have even gone public. But they all started as small, owner operator organizations, supported by experienced investors from our team.The Founder, Justin…
Search fund focused on acquiring an industrial machinery business in Western Canada.The Principal has deep experience acquiring and building industrial services businesses for Finning, a major Canadian strategic, and intends to fund acquisitions on a deal-by-dealbasis leveraging existing network and relationships.
Hillside Succession is a privately held entrepreneurial-focused investment firm looking to acquire businesses requiring a successful exit and a stable succession for existing owners. Our firm has partnered with long-term focused, experienced investors. Hillside’s founder and entrepreneur, Mark Jarvie, will take an active role in leadership post-close. Mark is a seasoned operator and executive with 15+ years of hands-on, entrepreneurial and start-up experience. He is a strategic, innovative leader with a proven track record of growing and scaling high-growth businesses.
Vert Capital is a Search fund in partnership with Novastone Capital Advisors. Brooks Bergreen has 15 years of experience in operating, M&A, and raising capital. I have partnered with a Swiss group (Novastone) and have committed capital of up to 60M EV. I am primarily looking at light manufacturing businesses in BC and AB, and opportunistically in Eastern Canada and WA state (PNW). Also interested in Consumer Brands, Technology Companies, and Business Services.
We are looking for a great, established and durable business to buy and operate for the decades to come. Ideally this business will be changing ownership due to retirement or similar reasons and will benefit from our strengths including sales, marketing and operations. This business will ideally also stand to benefit from some of the inevitable (in our opinion) macro tailwinds, including an aging population, climate change and the housing crisis that we're facing in Western Canada.
FlyCap Succession Capital is run by Richard Gotlieb, a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive operational experience dedicated to one sole purpose: To acquire and operate a single small to midsize business. In addition to his own capital, Richard is backed by a group of high-net-worth entrepreneurs who have successfully grown numerous small and mid-size businesses. As opposed to conventional private equity acquirers, FlyCap's focus is on long-term stewardship of your business. We aim to maintain and enhance its reputation, and ensure sustained growth and development opportunities for your…
Maple Point Capital is an investment firm designed to identify, acquire, and operate an outstanding business. ​We are a group of experienced entrepreneurs with committed capital who want to partner with a business for the next stage of its growth.
Succession Capital's mission is to find, buy and operate one small-to-medium sized Canadian business for many years to come. I'm looking to partner with an owner who is ready to transition out of day-to-day operations, and who wants to entrust their legacy to a local entrepreneur who's committed for the long term.
Dubbs Capital Inc. is a private investment firm focused on acquiring small to medium-sized businesses. More specifically, Dubbs is focused on the technology sector. We plan to work closely with the company to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
We are an executive-led search and acquisition fund backed by Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA). Together, we are aiming to acquire SMEs in Canada, specifically within the logistics, fulfillment, last mile, or tech sectors. Fund founded and led by Abed Shaheen, former CEO of InfoFort, an acquired SME, who led the company from its early stages to an industry leader in 14 countries and its 10X exit to Iron Mountain through scale, growth, geographical expansion, and M&A.
Karma Search Capital Partners is actively seeking to acquire small to medium-sized businesses with the intention of integrating with your existing management team and operating them for the long term. Our efforts are bolstered by the support of accomplished entrepreneurs and world-class investors who possess extensive experience in investing in, nurturing, and running successful companies.If you are a business owner who is considering life beyond your company, it is crucial to have a reliable partner who can safeguard what you have built. At Karma Search Capital Partners, we are dedicated to…
We are a search fund looking to acquire a great business within our search parameters (listed above). We are based on the West Coast of Canada and have a preference for Canada or the West Coast of the US. We are looking for a platform B2B business that has a tech or software component. Largely industry agnostic but if given the choice have a preference for financial services, logistics and / or healthcare.
Niocene Capital Inc is a private investment firm focused on lower middle-market opportunities in Canada. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth.
Our mission is to acquire and operate a business poised for the next generation of growth. We are looking to work with owners who have built a strong profitable business with consistent revenue who are considering retirement or a strategic transition.KingSight Management is here to help entrepreneurs transition into a new lifestyle and to build upon the legacy of the business. Our approach is for hands-on day-to-day operations with a long term management view for new and sustained value creation. Backed by a leading network of entrepreneurs, owner-operators and investors. If you'd like to…
The mission of Viva Partners is to acquire and operate a business, taking it to new heights. We bring the mindset of long-term business owners. We will honor your legacy while embedding a strong purpose and the right setting for people to thrive. Viva Partners is managed by investment professionals with combined experience of +25 years in consulting, investment banking and private equity. The firm has committed funding from search fund and private equity funds with more than 100 transactions in the lower middle-market.
