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Clairvest Group
Publicly listed Toronto firm co-investing its own capital alongside entrepreneurs.
Key facts
- Website
- clairvest.com
- Founded
- 1987
- Pricing
- Co-invests own permanent capital alongside institutional partners; no fixed deal-size range published
- Country
- Canada
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Clairvest Group
Clairvest Group is a publicly listed Toronto firm co-investing its own capital alongside entrepreneurs. The firm emphasizes long-term value creation and deep industry knowledge.
Key features
- Publicly traded on TSX (CVG)
- Over $4.6 billion capital under management
- 72+ partnership investments, 450+ add-ons
- Focus on owner-led, entrepreneurial companies
Pros & cons
Pros
- Aligned incentives via large co-investment
- Long operating history since 1987
- Public disclosure via TSX listing
Cons
- Concentrated deal flow relative to larger funds
- Minority-style partnerships may limit control
Reviews
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