Clairvest Group Inc.

About The Fund

Clairvest Group Inc. is a Toronto-based middle-market private equity firm with a focus on partnering with invested entrepreneurs to build strategically significant companies. Founded in 1987 by a team of successful entrepreneurs, Clairvest has established itself as a leading private equity management firm with over $4.4 billion of capital under management. They operate as a publicly listed company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CVG), with a unique investment approach that involves managing and co-investing their own capital alongside institutional investors in owner-led businesses. With a commitment to long-term investment and fundamental value creation, Clairvest specializes in equity investments, particularly in expansion, later-stage ventures, management buyouts/leveraged buyouts (MBO/LBO), turnarounds, and acquisitions. The firm's expertise is not limited to financial contributions; they also offer guidance and strategic support, leveraging an effective playbook for value creation gained from over three decades of experience in building valuable businesses. Clairvest differentiates itself by taking minority positions that align with the interests of the operating partners, thus fostering trusted relationships and a shared risk model. They pride themselves on being invested partners who contribute not just capital, but also industry knowledge and strategic guidance. Their investment track record includes creating over $2 billion in personal net worth for their partners post-investment, a 3.8x capital growth across 46 exited investments, the creation of 6,000+ jobs at portfolio companies in the last decade, and the completion of 410+ add-on acquisitions. Clairvest's investment philosophy is rooted in creating value for all stakeholders, fostering progress and efficiency, generating employment, contributing to economic growth, and supporting community development. They focus on a diverse range of industries including IT and TMT, media, education, hardware and manufacturing, energy, entertainment and sports, clean tech, gaming and eSports, logistics and distribution, and aerospace and defense.