Top Canada Search Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

117

Active Firms

1,035

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$16M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 40%

Technology 15%

Business Services 11%

Healthcare 9%

Transportation 8%

Key Attributes

Focus: Acquiring One Business | Capital Source: Investor-Backed or Self-Funded | Operating Approach: Stewardship & Growth

Newport Capital Corporation

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Newport is focused on oilfield service or adjacent companies. Target EBITDA ranges of $1 - 15mm. We're primarily focused on Canadian companies but are open to looking as US opportunities. We prefer opportunities where an existing management team will continue operating the company.

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Hillside Succession

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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 two decades 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.

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3462 Capital

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Financial sponsor focused on acquiring specialty distribution, industrial services and specialty contracting businesses in Western Canada between $1-10mm in EBITDA.

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AEC Succession

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Jean-Louis Bramwell is an operator-focused buyer actively acquiring businesses in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry across Canada. As current President of a door hardware consultancy serving projects nationwide, he brings deep operational credibility and strong connections throughout the AEC community. Jean-Louis is seeking a legacy business to own and operate, with a commitment to long-term stewardship rather than passive investment.

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Gabriel Hamelin

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Individual buyer with 6 years of M&A experience in investment banking and private equity in Montreal. I’m actively looking to acquire a business with $500K–$1M in EBITDA. I bring financial expertise, long-term mindset and never-ending energy to ensure a smooth transition and preserve the seller’s legacy.

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Kingswood Capital

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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.

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Strangiato Capital Inc.

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Strangiato Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquiring a small to medium sized business. We plan to work closely with the company to drive measurable value for all stakeholders involved.

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Freedom Capital

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I was the CEO of a company we grew 5X and sold to a supplier. For our next venture are a looking for a $2m-$5m EBITDA business based in the GTA. Preferred are businesses where the owner is retiring, BPO opportunities are there and a business that would benefit from standing up a business development function.

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302 Capital Partners

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302 Capital Partners was established by two dedicated entrepreneurs to acquire, operate, and grow a single business. We are supported by a number of talented entrepreneurs and world-class investors with deep experience investing in, growing, and operating successful companies.We work with you to create a flexible exit plan that will allow you to achieve your short and long-term goals; whether you want to stay involved in the business, achieve a full exit, or transition over time, we will establish a succession plan that works for you. Unlike many institutional capital providers, such as…

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Two Oceans Ventures

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Canada based Search Fund with two experienced dealmakers seeking to acquire, operate and grow one business. Zahid GaniBCG Project Leader, with experience leading growth strategy and operational transformation across industriesPrior experience in growth capital having executed 15+ transactions in the lower-mid market ($1-10MM EBITDA)CPA (Canada), member of South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, CFA charterholder Jade FesterCorporate Development at PE-backed rollup, leading 7 transactions through end-to-end deal…

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Purple Sector Succession Capital

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Purple Sector Succession Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and operating a single well-run, profitable business with growth potential. It operates as a succession capital firm. The firm is actively searching for a business that is well-managed and has a clear path for growth, particularly through sales, marketing, or digital systems. Their investment strategy is centered on sectors that offer a clear runway for expansion, making them a strategic partner for businesses looking to scale.

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Amik Holdings

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Amik Holdings is a self-funded search fund, established in 2025 to acquire and operate a single company in Ontario. Backed solely by its Principal, Amik offers founders and owners seeking succession a trusted partner who can ensure operational continuity and hands-on leadership. With no external capital obligations, Amik is structured for long-term ownership and stewardship of the seller’s legacy.

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Flora Capital Partners

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Flora Capital Partners (FCP) is a Toronto-based private entrepreneurial investment fund founded by Christabel Kim. The firm is dedicated to acquiring and operating a single business, ensuring focused attention and resources are directed towards its success. FCP emphasizes a collaborative approach in its investment strategy, aiming to work closely with the businesses it invests in to foster growth and development. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Flora Capital Partners seeks exceptional opportunities to create value and drive innovation in the market.

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Bablani Capital Enterprises

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Toronto-based private equity professional with experience in large cap buyouts looking to invest in businesses focused on food & beverage, education, and business services. Harvard Business School MBA with prior work experience at CPP Investment, McKinsey & Company,

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Sintra Partners

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Sintra 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.

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Outsider Capital

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Outsider Capital is a Toronto-based entrepreneurial investment firm that is looking to acquire, actively manage, and grow a small to medium-sized business. We are focused on GTA-based businesses with $5M - $15M of revenue operating in the manufacturing, distribution, or business services space. We are looking to make a change of control investment and are excited to partner with an owner who is committed to making a seamless transition. We are passionately Canadian and we believe that the key to economic growth in our country is helping Canadian businesses tap into their technological…

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Lynwood Succession

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Lynwood is made up of a single hands-on, dedicated entrepreneur looking to offer a succession option to a promising business in Canada or the US. Lynwood is funded by a diverse team of entrepreneur-investors, with extensive experience buying and successfully growing small-to-medium enterprises over the long term.We are not here to manage an investment portfolio or run a satellite division. We are here to roll up our sleeves, and live and breathe your business. Our primary goal is to protect what you have worked hard to create, but we’ll also bring our skills and dedication to help it…

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North Edge Partners

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North Edge is seeking to acquire a majority interest in a stable, profitable business in and around Greater Toronto Area with $0.5M–$3.0M in EBITDA. We have a preference for businesses that service commercial properties, but we are open to any business with stable cash flow, 15%+ margins, low operational complexity and limited capex requirements. I bring significant experience owning and operating SMB's across a number of industries. I am also a CFA charterholder, with a background in capital markets and M&A. This experience laid the foundation for my analytical and investment skill…

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Dark Horse Capital

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Worked for a Toronto-based mid-market private equity fund, where I led 17 acquisitions of small to medium-sized businesses. Post-close, I supported them through transition planning and operational initiatives to drive growth and improved profitability. Following this, I worked in a C-level role for a PE-backed company, which I recently left to focus full-time on finding a business to acquire and operate for the long run.

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Jodabit Partners

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Jodabit 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.

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Firms in the Canada Search Funds directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

Each profile provides information about the firm’s areas of focus, transaction criteria, and relevant activity on Axial’s M&A platform. Together, these details provide a clearer view of where a firm is active and the types of companies and opportunities most relevant for it.

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Canada Search Funds is $4M-$16M, with a core EBITDA range of $1M-$4M. Company size can be an important indicator of fit, as firms often concentrate their experience, resources, and transaction activity within particular segments of the market.

Location can be an important consideration, but it does not necessarily define where a firm is active. Firms based in Canada may bring regional knowledge, local relationships, and experience with businesses in the area, while many also pursue opportunities across a broader geographic footprint. Geography is best considered alongside sector focus, company size, and relevant transaction activity.

Not necessarily. A firm’s location does not always define its geographic reach. Many Search Funds based in Canada are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the Canada market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.

When comparing Search Funds in Canada, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 117 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

Axial can help you identify and connect with firms based on your objectives and what you are looking to accomplish. The process varies depending on your role and transaction needs. If you are interested in connecting with firms in the Canada Search Funds directory, you can request information here.

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