Alignvest Private Capital

About The Fund

Alignvest Private Capital, operating under the name Birch Hill Equity Partners, is a Canadian mid-market private equity firm with a focus on long-term investment and growth. With a presence in Toronto, Birch Hill has been committed to fostering growth and generating returns since its inception in 1994. The firm has a strong track record, having made 72 investments and fully realizing 57 of those since its establishment. As of now, the firm manages $5 billion in capital. They specialize in Expansion, MBO/LBO, and Acquisition, targeting companies with valuations ranging from $50 million to $1 billion. Birch Hill's portfolio currently comprises 15 partner companies that collectively form one of Canada's largest corporate entities, with over $8 billion in total revenue and more than 40,000 employees. The firm boasts a significant cumulative average rate of EBITDA growth of 17% on actively employed capital. Birch Hill emphasizes the transformation of business through data science, encouraging data-driven decision-making with timely data and advanced analytics. In the beginning of 2020, Birch Hill closed its sixth private equity fund, Birch Hill Equity Partners VI, LP, which was capped at $1.75 billion, exceeding the initial target of $1.3 billion due to strong investor demand. This reflects the trust and confidence their investors place in Birch Hill's approach and expertise. They invest across a variety of sectors and maintain a focus on driving success both within Canada and globally. The fund operates out of 100 Wellington Street West, Suite 2300 TD West Tower, P.O. Box 22, Toronto, Ontario, M5K 1A1, Canada, indicating a strong position in the Canadian market.