Company Profile
Clairvest is a private equity firm specializing in mid-market, growth equity investments, buyouts, industry consolidation and acquisitions. It seeks to invest in small and mid-sized gaming (land and online) and casinos, restaurants, healthcare, experience economy, equipment rental, medical practice management, waste management, aerospace, architecture and engineering & consulting (AEC), agriculture, oil and gas field services, dental, life science and services, renewable energy, co-packing / private label manufacturing, defense, building products, environmental services, healthcare IT, interactive home entertainment, distribution, extermination and pest control, sanitary services, airfreight and logistics, document management software, systems software.
Its portfolio also includes metal, glass and plastic containers, paper and plastic packaging products and materials, metals and mining, and water utilities, specialty educational services, specialized consumer services, human resources and employment services, research and consulting services, linens and bedding, insurance services, education, government services, industrial services, energy services & renewables, food & beverage, technology services, industrial distribution and services, information technology and information services, media and marketing services, and renewable energy sectors.
The firm seeks to invest in Canada and the US. It seeks to make equity investments between C$25 million ($18.23 million) and C$100 million ($72.92 million) in its portfolio company with EBITDA between C$10 million ($7.29 million) and C$50 million ($36.46 million).
The firm prefers majority and minority investments. It invests its own capital by co-investing alongside institutional investors in owner-led businesses. Founded in 1987, Clairvest is based in Toronto, Canada.