Headwater Equity Partners

About The Fund

Headwater Equity Partners is a Vancouver-based private equity firm founded in 2012 by Dan Jacques and Simon Koch, specializing in investments in small to medium-sized Canadian businesses that are profitable and have revenues in excess of $10 million. They are known for adding value from Day 1 by working closely with companies and their management teams to help them achieve their full potential. Headwater Equity Partners leverages a network of experienced operating partners to maximize the potential of businesses, aiming to be a committed partner in growth rather than interfering with existing operational practices. Their approach includes a quick response to compelling opportunities, offering full and fair value for investments, and empowering management teams to lead while still providing support. They engage actively in providing growth capital, carrying out succession planning, executing management buyouts, and facilitating both full and partial sale transactions for businesses. Known for their confidentiality and timeliness, Headwater Equity Partners has a track record of successful investments in a variety of private companies, with transactions including but not limited to Mormak, IHE Operator School, Precision Mounting Technologies, 911 Industrial Response, Pinkbike, VIP Soap Products, AE Concrete, and Phoenix Fence. Their investment strategy emphasizes strategic guidance, financial experience, and the use of capital to propel businesses to the next level, ensuring a smooth transition and continuation of success when owners decide to sell or partially sell their business.