Selling a business, or bringing in a partner, is one of the biggest decisions a founder makes. Knowing what the process looks like makes it easier to decide whether to start it. This is how we work.
Introduction
It starts with a confidential conversation. We meet, we listen, and we learn what you have built and what you want next. If it makes sense to go further, we sign an NDA in days, not weeks.
There is no obligation at this stage. Plenty of first conversations are simply two sides getting to know each other.
Diligence
Diligence should be short, respectful and on a known timeline. We agree the scope up front, ask for what we genuinely need, and keep the load on you and your team as light as we can. We do not go on fishing trips.
Close
We invest our own capital, so there is no outside fund to satisfy. Rollover is available for founders who want to stay invested, management is retained, and the terms are shaped around what you want the next chapter to look like.
Partnership
After the close, you keep running the business. We bring governance, financial discipline and the experience of partners who have operated and invested for decades, and we stay reachable: a Saturday phone number, not a quarterly report.
What we look for
We invest in Canadian businesses where three profiles line up:
- Financial: owner earnings between $2 million and $10 million, consistent performance through cycles, and modest capital investment needs.
- Business: a differentiated product or service, a stable and diversified customer base, and real opportunities for growth.
- Seller: an owner who cares about their choice of partner, wants to play a role going forward, and has developed a capable management team.
If your business fits, or you are not sure yet, the introduction is the easiest step to take.
