A TORONTO-BASED PRIVATE INVESTMENT FIRM
Bridging potential with performance
We partner with high quality small and medium sized businesses in Canada and the U.S. where we can leverage our experience and professional network to drive superior outcomes
About Archbridge
Based in Toronto, Canada, Archbridge is a private investment firm focused on long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs, founders and business owners who are looking for liquidity and succession plan or a partner to accelerate growth in the business. Our goal is to maintain the business' legacy and brand in the market while looking for opportunities to grow the business.
We have experience working with founders and take a flexible and collaborative approach to structuring a transaction and transitioning the business.
Investment Criteria
We partner with founder-owned businesses whose owners are looking for liquidity or partners to accelerate growth in the business. The following are the attributes we look for:
Business Attributes
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Based in North America
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Long-term and stable growth drivers
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Fragmented competitive landscape
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Loyal and diverse customer base
Industries
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Business and industrial services
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Value-added distribution
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Niche manufacturing
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Transportation & logistics
Financial Profile
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Target EBITDA of $1-10 million
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Predictable revenue
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Track record of profitability
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Strong free cash flow generation
Transaction Types
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Succession planning
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Management buyouts
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Recapitalizations
Meet the Team
Varun Bhambhani
Founder & Managing Partner
Prior to Archbridge, Varun was a Vice President at TorQuest Partners, a Toronto-based middle market private equity firm. At TorQuest, Varun was responsible for execution and management of investment opportunities across sectors that included business services, transportation & logistics, distribution and manufacturing.
Prior to TorQuest, Varun worked at Brookfield Asset Management in the private equity group and at National Bank Financial in the investment banking group. Varun started his career at PwC in the audit group.
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Varun graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Master of Accounting and a Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management.
Let's Connect
If you have a company that fits our investment criteria or would be interested in investing with Archbridge, please reach out to Varun Bhambhani (varun@archbridgeequity.com) or fill out the contact form.