Banyan Capital Partners

About The Fund

Banyan Capital Partners, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is a private equity firm known for making control equity investments in mid-sized companies across North America. With a focus on long-term growth and partnership, Banyan is involved in various industries, including Software, IT & TMT, FinTech & Financial Services, Hardware & Manufacturing, Retail & E-commerce, as well as Operational and Safety Products and Services. Banyan emphasizes a collaborative approach and invests with honesty, integrity, and respect, leveraging their team's backgrounds in investment banking, accounting, consulting, finance, and operations. Their investment range lies between $400,000 and $1,000,000,000, targeting companies that present opportunities for sustainable growth and value creation. As of the information available, Banyan oversees more than $500 million of committed and invested capital. Their portfolio features companies with combined revenue exceeding $550 million and more than 780 employees collectively. Banyan's affiliate, Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, supplements their capabilities with a broad range of investment products and services. Key events in their timeline include various investments in diverse companies, strategic partnerships like the association with Jason Grouette focused on Personal Protective Equipment, and the closing of sizable fund tranches, such as their evergreen fund, Banyan Committed Capital LP with $216 million. Banyan maintains a current portfolio that includes firms like Innovative Surface Solutions, MIP, Newcrete, Oakcreek, Purity Life, Rack Attack, Second Nature Designs, and Stagevision. They have also made strides in expanding their market reach, such as Purity Life's acquisition of Indigo Natural Foods. The firm's institutional structures, combined with a concerted focus on mid-market opportunities, reflect their dedication to fostering the growth and success of their investments.