achieve success
with differentiated offerings
value creation
and support with
operational expertise
collective interests
transitioning owners to create
win-win frameworks
Our Story
Tandem Investment Partners Inc. was founded by investment professionals who are passionate about working with small to medium sized companies to achieve their growth potential. Our name was chosen to symbolize our collaborative, hands-on approach to the companies we invest in. Our team’s extensive finance and operational experience supports businesses to achieve a higher level of performance.
Our vision is to systematically create value within our portfolio companies by working with transitioning owners to build upon the legacy. Through our investments, we create a community of entrepreneurs to share knowledge and information, while generating strong cash flow and capital appreciation for all stakeholders involved.
Our Approach
Tandem employs an investor and operator hybrid-model to generate attractive returns
01.
Build a robust acquisition pipeline
02.
Seek out talented teams and companies with differentiated offerings
03.
Acquire a majority interest in the company and align management and investor interests
04.
Lead growth strategies and operational improvements post-acquisition
Traditional private investment approach typically allocate capital and hire managers to operate their businesses. At Tandem, we’re hands on with our companies to produce results and ensure our investors get a clear view on progress
Top reasons why owners partner with Tandem
- We’re investors and entrepreneurs first – Our team has built, operated, and exited businesses
- We look beyond the numbers – Good business are about great people, not only financial statements
- We build win-win relationships – Creative solutions to align investor, management, and employee incentives
- We focus on value and not timelines – Our long-term capital model focuses on cash flow and sustainability of the business
- We understand the importance of maintaining the founder’s legacy – Working together to honor the past while building towards the future
Investment Criteria
- Company is headquartered in Canada
- Differentiated or demonstrated market leadership in its products or services
- Annual EBITDA between $1 to $5 million
- Stable demand drivers or thematic with changing trends
- Ambitious management team that may be interested in ownership stake
- History of growth and profitability
Investment Verticals
- Industrials
- Manufacturing
- Business services
- Healthcare services
- Software and technology
Ready to Transition?
If you’re an owner of a company or a representative that has an opportunity that fits our investment profile, we’d like to hear from you.