Investment Summary |
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| Date | 2025-07-22 |
| Target | Spence Diamonds |
| Sector | Retail |
| Investor(s) | TriWest Capital Partners |
| Sellers(s) |
Lion Capital
IVEST Consumer Partners |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Advisor(s) | Origin Merchant Partners Consensus (Financial) Blake, Cassels & Graydon (Legal) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.7B CAD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
TriWest Capital Partners is a Canadian private equity firm focused on investments in established companies operating in a variety of industries. Broad areas of interest include the distribution, manufacturing, and service sectors. TriWest targets mid-sized, profitable companies with EBITDA of $10 to $100 million. Prospective transaction types include management buyouts, growth capital financings, generational transfers, corporate divestitures, and special situations. TriWest will not invest in real estate, technology and primary resource development. TriWest Capital Partners was formed in 1998 and is based in Calgary, Alberta.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 54 of 54 |
| Sector: Retail M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 5 of 5 |
| State: British Columbia M&A | 9 of 9 |
| Country: Canada M&A | 51 of 51 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-01 |
Alta West Capital
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Alta West Capital is a provider of mortgage investment opportunities to investors. It invests in shorter-term mortgages to homeowners and real estate investors who often require faster execution and more flexible terms than offered through traditional solutions. Alta West Capital was formed in 1991 and is based in Calgary, Alberta. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-03 |
FRPD
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada FRPD is a provider of marine construction and dredging services. FRPD is a marine construction and dredging contractor with operations mainly in Western Canada and the Northwest Territories. FRPD was founded in 1911 and is based in New Westminster, British Columbia. |
Sell | $82M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| PE ASSETS | 4.3B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Lion Capital LLP is a specialist private equity firm focused on consumer-oriented opportunities throughout Europe and North America. Specific areas of interest include apparel, accessories, luxury goods, food, and specialty retail. Lion Capital LLP was formed in 2004 and is based in London. The Firm has an additional office in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 25 of 25 |
| Sector: Retail M&A | 4 of 4 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 7 of 7 |
| State: British Columbia M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: Canada M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-16 |
AX Beauty Brands
Los Angeles, California, United States AX Beauty Brands offers both beauty and personal care incubation under one roof. With a focus on trend science, it is focused on changing the landscape of brand innovation with a current portfolio of brands including: NatureWell, Found Active, Orlando Pita Play, TXTUR, and Paint & Petals. AX Beauty Brands was founded in 2009 and is based in Los Angeles, California. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 |
| PE ASSETS | 500M USD |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Focused |
IVEST Consumer Partners is a specialist private equity investor focused on acquiring and investing companies operating in the consumer products and retail sectors. The Firm looks to commit $25 to $125 million per transaction and will consider opportunities throughout North America. IVEST has offices in Los Angeles and Vancouver.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector: Retail M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| State: British Columbia M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: Canada M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-30 |
Cloudco Entertainment
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Cloudco Entertainment develops multi-platform entertainment franchises across all media channels and extensive consumer merchandising programs that immerse children and adults in brands they love. Cloudco Entertainment is based in Cleveland, Ohio. |
Buy | - |
