ACQUISITION CRITERIA
What We Buy
We acquire established, founder-owned businesses in the built environment, with a focus on Calgary, Dallas and Toronto. If a company fits the criteria below, we'll give you a clear answer within 5 business days of receiving basic information.
EBITDA
$2M to $10M
Geography
Calgary, Dallas and Toronto. Other Canadian and US markets, selectively.
Ownership
Founder- or family-owned.
Situation
Owner retirement or succession, partner buyouts, or a founder who wants a strategic partner to scale and exit again.
Business profile
10+ years operating, repeat or recurring customers, and a strong team below the owner.
Transaction
Full acquisition, or a majority stake with the founder rolling equity into the next stage. Flexible on earnouts, transition timing and the founder's ongoing role.
Sectors
Underground utility & infrastructure
Horizontal directional drilling, water well drilling, utility construction, telecom and power infrastructure
Mechanical & HVAC
Commercial HVAC installation and service, MEP contractors, building controls
Engineering & architecture
MEP, civil and structural engineering, architecture and design
Low-voltage & security
Specialty contracting
Fiber and structured cabling, access control, video surveillance, fire and life safety
Environmental services and other specialty trades that serve these markets