Canal Holdings, LLC

About The Fund

Canal Holdings, LLC is a private equity firm that specializes in providing growth capital and strategic guidance to profitable small businesses. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Twinsburg, Ohio, Canal Holdings distinguishes itself as a financial partner that not only supplies investment capital but also offers operational support to help small businesses reach their full potential. The firm pays homage to the historical significance of canals in commerce, aiming to be a conduit for success for the companies they invest in, much like the canals were for early entrepreneurs. Canal Holdings focuses on investments in various industries such as Software, Business Solutions, FinTech, Financial Services, and HealthTech. They lead investments primarily with debt and customize each transaction to ensure a strong balance sheet for the recipient companies. With expertise in Equity and Mezzanine, their investment range spans from $1 million to $5 million. The fund's assets under management stand at $55 million. They have specialties in expansion, MBO/LBO, acquisition, and recapitalization, and they structure debt and equity investments up to $7 million. Operationally-focused, their team possesses significant experience in identifying market trends, strategic planning, and building valuable business connections, which contributes to shareholder value. Canal Holdings boasts numerous relationships with successful business leaders and leverages these connections to manage portfolio opportunities successfully. They review several hundred prospects annually, aiming to complete two to four investments per year, through connections with sponsors, bankers, lenders, accountants, and attorneys. In joining Canal III, investors gain access to a promising market segment with potential for excellent, non-correlated returns. Canal Holdings has demonstrated their commitment to their portfolio companies through strategic partnerships, such as the one with Monhegan Partners for the investment in Micorp Custom Auto & Truck, LLC, and they actively promote the growth and success of similar small businesses.