Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Media • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) |
Investing | Canada |
PRIVEQ Capital Funds is a private equity investment firm based in Toronto, Canada, focused on investing in profitable and growing niche service, distribution, and manufacturing companies in North America. They specialize in sectors such as Media, Hardware (& Manufacturing), and Medical Devices (& Hospital Services), targeting businesses that are within a 6-hour travel radius from Toronto. Their investment approach involves not just the provision of capital but also offering value-added assistance to their portfolio companies post-investment to ensure long-term success and growth. On their website, they outline their investment criteria and review process, highlighting a commitment to a strategic partnership beyond financial support. They also document their recent activities and successes, such as the sale of Frantic Films to Kew Media Group, various closings of investments in their PRIVEQ IV Limited Partnership, like Accipiter Radar Technologies Inc., Integracare Incorporated, and Kraus Global Ltd., and notable exits including Hallcon, which yielded more than eight times the original investment and was recognized with the CVCA 'Deal of the Year' award. Additionally, they celebrate milestones achieved by their team members, such as Managing Partner, Brad Ashley's completion of the ICD-Rotman DEP program. The firm's commitment to its investments and the recognition received within the industry underscore their role as a proactive and strategic equity partner.