Clairvest Group Inc. is a Toronto-based private equity management firm that partners with management teams and stakeholders of emerging and established companies. The firm targets mid-market businesses across North America, typically making equity investments between CAD $25 million and CAD $100 million in companies generating CAD $5 million to CAD $50 million in EBITDA. Clairvest operates by investing its own balance sheet capital alongside third-party institutional capital through its series of Clairvest Equity Partners (CEP) funds. The company's revenue is primarily derived from investment gains (realized and unrealized) on its proprietary capital, as well as management fees and carried interest earned from managing third-party funds. Clairvest focuses on a diverse range of niche industries, including gaming and leisure, waste management, business and financial services, healthcare, and renewable energy. The firm differentiates itself by taking both controlling and minority stakes, actively supporting its portfolio companies through board participation and strategic guidance, and maintaining a strong alignment of interest by committing a significant portion of its own capital to every fund.
