The Shaughnessy Group

About The Fund

The Shaughnessy Group is focused on maximizing value in M&A transactions for Canadian businesses with revenues from $5 million to $50 million. They serve as Mergers & Acquisitions advisors, aiding companies through the complexities of selling and buying processes. Their services encompass Exit Management, Buy-out, Recapitalization, and Valuation on the selling side; and Buying, Acquisitions, Market-entry, Acquisition Financing, Lender Finance, and Vendor Finance on the buying side. The Shaughnessy Group prides itself on developing bespoke, highly confidential, and professional processes to ensure timely closure of transactions, along with securing preferential terms. Their team leverages decades of experience across different industries, notably in startups, growth, recapitalization, turnarounds, restructuring, and more. The group provides personalized attention, aligning their interests with their clients by earning success fees upon successful transaction closures. Moreover, they possess a vast network of global contacts, critical for finding the right buyers or sellers for their clients' businesses. They offer expert advice and guidance throughout all stages of the M&A process, focused on achieving the best outcomes for their customers. Their industry affiliations and connections also allow them to tap into current market insights and trends. The firm is interested in board membership opportunities and advises in various capacities including interim executive leadership. With an investment range from $10,000 to $5,000,000 and a sweet spot around $100,000, They are actively looking to invest in the Software, FinTech, Insurance, Payments sectors, and companies focusing on women. Their specialties include Pre-Seed and Seed stages. The Shaughnessy Group is committed to shared success with their clients and continuously seeks to build enduring relationships and offer valuable resources like articles, events, guides, reports, podcasts, and presentations. They have made it their mission to ensure that Canadian business owners looking to sell or grow their companies are well-equipped and fully supported to make the right decisions leading to lucrative and fulfilling outcomes.