Investment Summary

CAI Capital Partners Invests In LineStar Utility Supply

On October 4, 2022, private equity firm CAI Capital Partners invested in distribution company LineStar Utility Supply

Investment Highlights
  • This is CAI Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is CAI Capital Partners’ 19th transaction in Canada.
  • This is CAI Capital Partners’ 8th transaction in British Columbia.

Investment Summary
Date 2022-10-04
Target LineStar Utility Supply
Sector Distribution
Investor(s) CAI Capital Partners
Deal Type Growth Capital
Advisor(s) Fort Capital Partners (Financial)

Target

LineStar Utility Supply

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
LineStar Utility Supply is a distributor of powerline technician (“PLT”) tools and safety equipment across Canada. LineStar Utility Supply was founded in 2005 and is based in Surrey, British Columbia.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

CAI Capital Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 1.6B CAD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

CAI Capital Partners is a private equity firm that targets lower middle-market, profitable companies with $3 million or more of EBITDA. CAI Capital Partners has a special interest in founder-led business services or specialty manufacturing companies. CAI Capital Partners was formed in 1989 and is based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 31 of 32
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Growth Capital) 10 of 11
State (British Columbia) 8 of 9
Country (Canada) 19 of 20
Year (2022) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-01 Midwestern Electric

Chicago, Indiana, United States

Midwestern Electric is an electrical contracting company specialized in the maintenance and installation of traffic signals, streetlights, and intelligent transport systems for government customers including State Departments of Transportation and municipalities. In addition, MWE provides specialty electrical services for commercial and industrial applications. Midwestern Electric was founded in 1971 and is based in Chicago, Indiana.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-10 Montigo

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

Montigo is a niche manufacturer of residential and commercial gas fireplaces that are marketed and sold under the Montigo brand name. The Company’s product offering includes gas fireplaces for the residential market as well as highly-customized linear gas fireplaces for the residential and commercial markets. Montigo was formed in 1976 and is based in Langley, British Columbia.

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