Investment Summary

AFM Capital Partners and Kissel Capital Exits Royal Camp Services

On September 22, 2025, Black Diamond Group invested in business services company Royal Camp Services from AFM Capital Partners and Kissel Capital for 165M USD

Investment Highlights
  • This is Black Diamond Group’s 2nd transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Black Diamond Group’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Black Diamond Group’s 2nd transaction in Canada.
  • This is Black Diamond Group’s 1st transaction in Alberta.

Investment Summary

Date 2025-09-22
Target Royal Camp Services
Sector Business Services
Investor(s) Black Diamond Group
Sellers(s) AFM Capital Partners
Kissel Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 165M USD

Target

Royal Camp Services

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Royal Camp Services is a provider of workforce accommodations, catering, and complementary services to customers operating in the oil, natural gas, and mining industries in western Canada. Royal Camp Services was founded in 1991 and is based in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

Black Diamond Group

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Category Company
Founded 2003
Sector Business Services
Employees485
Revenue 402M CAD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Black Diamond Group is a specialty rentals and industrial services Company with two operating business units - Modular Space Solutions (MSS) and Workforce Solutions (WFS). Black Diamond Group was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Calgary, Alberta.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Business Services M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 3
State: Alberta M&A 1 of 1
Country: Canada M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-10-31 Modular Rental

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Modular Rental is a modular building rental company. Modular Rental is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Buy $55M

Seller(S) 2

DESCRIPTION

AFM Capital Partners is an operationally-driven private investment firm specializing in control investments in middle-market companies across the US. The Firm partners with growth-oriented businesses and experienced management teams to provide strategic guidance, capital resources, and deep operational expertise. AFM’s sector focus spans advanced industrials, aerospace, manufacturing, and packaging, consumer goods, food, beverage, and business services. AFM Capital Partners was founded in 2017 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Business Services M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Alberta M&A 1 of 1
Country: Canada M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-01-06 Smart Mouth Foods

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Smart Mouth Foods is a food service program provider of restaurant-quality pizza to schools throughout the US. The company promotes healthy options, enhances student engagement, and improves schools' return on investment while feeding more kids. By blending high-quality ingredients with creative input from schools and an array of complementary toppings, Smart Mouth offers endless pizza combinations tailored to meet diverse tastes. Smart Mouth Foods is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Buy -
DESCRIPTION

Kissel Capital is a private equity firm specializing in management-led recapitalizations and buyouts of lower-middle-market companies throughout the US and Canada. The Firm looks for companies operating in the industrial services, industrial technology, building products, and business services sectors. Kissel Capital was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Zionsville, Indiana.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Business Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Alberta M&A 1 of 1
Country: Canada M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-11-01 Safety Boss

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Safety Boss provides comprehensive safety prevention, detection, and response services for the Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, and Construction Industries. Safety Boss was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

Buy -