CAI

CAI is a private equity firm that aims to fund growth and corporate transition in companies throughout North America. In Canada’s close-knit business community, the reputation and relationships we’ve developed are among our greatest assets. We are Canadian – respectful in our approach, open in our thinking, and dogged in our determination. Many of the past and present founders of portfolio companies in which we’ve invested trust us to manage their personal capital. Their endorsement speaks for itself. Our sustainable approach to value creation has led to substantial EBITDA growth across our portfolio companies. We seek control positions in founder-led businesses where we can drive growth by adding talent, professionalizing processes, investing in infrastructure, and identifying expansion opportunities. Investment Criteria -$3 million or more of EBITDA -Founder owned/led business -Business services or specialty manufacturing -Willingness to take a control of investor -No prior institutional equity -Canadian presence (preferred)