Avrio Subdebt Inc.

About The Fund

Avrio Subdebt Inc. is a venture capital fund that specializes in providing subordinated debt (subdebt) financing solutions to dynamic food and agriculture companies. They offer highly customizable financing that allows businesses to grow with flexible, patient capital in a way that supports their unique cash-flow needs. The firm's expertise lies in mezzanine financing, which consists of debt capital that gives the lender the rights to convert to an ownership or equity interest in the company if the loan is not paid back in time and in full. Their subdebt services are tailored to accommodate various types of security, repayment terms, and debt servicing capacities, which includes terms like amortization of up to 8 years and interest payment structures that align with the company's cash flow. Avrio Subdebt is known to facilitate growth and event-driven transactions like management buyouts, mergers & acquisitions, growth & expansion programs, cross-border ventures, and succession plans without necessarily diluting the owner’s equity in the business. They position themselves as a more cost-effective alternative to conventional bank debt and equity financing, likening their service to 'renting some equity for your business.' Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, the firm has been a leader in Canada’s food and agriculture industry, working with nearly 60 companies to address industry challenges innovatively. As of today, Avrio Subdebt manages $200,000,000 in subordinated debt commitments. Their portfolio companies operate across various segments, including crop inputs, food production, nutrition, commercial farming, and value-added processing, making Avrio Subdebt a preferred financing solution for many food and agriculture companies.