Founders Group of Food Companies Inc.

About The Fund

Founders Group of Food Companies Inc. is a family-owned private equity fund specializing in investing its own capital with a focus on building a portfolio of thriving food businesses and cultivating exceptional partnerships. The fund is backed by Tricor Pacific Capital, Saville House Holdings, and Garibaldi Blue, which combine over 30 years of experience and a record of control investments in more than 80 private companies. They aim to execute transactions swiftly and with price certainty, leveraging their partners' deep operational expertise. Founded in 2014, Founders Group began with the objective of growing food-related businesses in mature categories over the long term. By 2020, their focus shifted to strengthening their existing portfolio through acquisitions and M&A activities, particularly in the protein processing and distribution sectors, as exemplified by Armand Agra and Walt's Meats. Their investment scope is primarily centered on food processors and distributors, often with associated real estate, targeting businesses with $5 to $10 million USD or CAD in EBITDA and extending up to $25 million for extraordinary opportunities, with no size limits for add-ons. Geographically, their interests lie in the Midwest, Southwest, and West of the USA, as well as Central and Western Canada. They favor mature, cash-flow positive businesses with tangible assets, and seek to invest with a vision for long-term growth and value creation, supporting minority stakeholders and management. Founders Group emphasizes partnership alignment, strategic development, organizational capacity enhancement, leadership, and a values-driven culture. They hold investments indefinitely, embodying a business-builder rather than investor mindset, with the ultimate goal of fostering continuous market success, personal and organizational development, as well as societal impact. Their specialties include Seed, Startup, and Early Stage investments, with equity investments ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000, and assets under management of $3,000,000,000. The headquarters of Founders Group of Food Companies Inc. is at 1111 West Hastings St., Suite 200, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2J3, Canada.