Investment Summary

BRS Invests In Canada Pooch

On April 17, 2019, private equity firm BRS invested in consumer products company Canada Pooch

Investment Highlights
  • This is BRS’s 8th transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is BRS’s 3rd transaction in Canada.
  • This is BRS’s 2nd transaction in Ontario.

Investment Summary
Date 2019-04-17
Target Canada Pooch
Sector Consumer Products
Investor(s) BRS
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Canada Pooch

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Canada Pooch designs, manufactures and sells high-quality, fashionable and functional pet apparel and accessories under the brand Canada Pooch. Products include dog parkas, rainwear, knits, boots, harnesses, bedding, and accessories. From design to fabric selection and achieving the perfect fit, the Toronto-based company takes care in every step of the process to ensure the best for every pet. Canada Pooch sells through pet specialty retailers as well as online through its own website.

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Investor

BRS

New York, New York, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 1.2B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

BRS is a private equity investment firm that specializes in management buyouts and recapitalizations of middle-market companies with strong market positions and growth potential. Broad areas of interest include consumer products, consumer services, food/nutrition, restaurants, retail, and distribution. BRS looks to commit $10 to $25 million per transaction. BRS was formed in 1995 and is based in New York, New York.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 43 of 47
Sector (Consumer Products) 8 of 8
Type (Growth Capital) 4 of 4
State (Ontario) 2 of 2
Country (Canada) 3 of 4
Year (2019) 2 of 3
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