Description

Clairvest Group Inc. operates as a private equity firm with a focus on middle-market transactions. Its investment strategies encompass growth equity, providing growth capital, leveraged buyouts, and facilitating industry consolidation through add-on acquisitions. The firm actively seeks investment opportunities within a broad spectrum of small and mid-sized companies, including sectors such as gaming (both casino and local), healthcare, equipment rental, facility services, oilfield services, waste management, business and consumer services, aerospace, automotive aftermarket, collision repair, food, beverage and co-packing, defense, document management, warranty, contract manufacturing, environmental services, rental services, residential HVAC, multiunit healthcare, insurance services, IT services, logistics and transportation, mining services, packaging, pest control, specialty aviation, education, mature software, textile rental, utility services, water, building products, government services, industrial distribution and services, information technology, media and marketing, non-destructive testing, renewable energy, property management, and restaurants. Geographically, Clairvest primarily focuses on companies operating within North America, specifically the United States and Canada. Equity investments typically range from CAD$25 million to CAD$100 million (approximately USD$19.53 million to USD$78.14 million) per portfolio company, with target companies usually exhibiting EBITDA figures between CAD$5 million and CAD$50 million (roughly USD$3.81 million to USD$39.07 million). Clairvest is flexible regarding ownership, pursuing both controlling and minority stakes, without a strict requirement for a majority position. The firm utilizes its proprietary capital for investments and typically aims for board representation within its portfolio companies, also engaging in co-investment opportunities. Exit strategies commonly involve public market offerings, strategic sales, or divestiture to other financial buyers. Established in 1987, Clairvest Group Inc. maintains its headquarters in Toronto, Canada.