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Clearspring Capital Partners
Toronto firm exclusively focused on Canada's mid-market, formerly known as Callisto Capital.
Key facts
- Website
- cscap.ca
- Founded
- 2002
- Pricing
- Invests across ~$600M platform in 19 mid-market Canadian companies; per-deal size undisclosed
- Country
- Canada
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Clearspring Capital Partners
Clearspring Capital Partners concentrates exclusively on Canada's mid-market. The firm applies its ClearPower5™ model focusing on market leadership, competitive advantage, and ownership alignment.
Key features
- Exclusively Canadian mid-market focus
- ~$600M invested across 19 companies
- Proprietary 'ClearPower5' value-creation model
- Sectors: retail, media, healthcare, transport
Pros & cons
Pros
- Reported 29% gross returns on realized deals
- Narrow Canadian mid-market focus
- Structured, disclosed operating methodology
Cons
- Smaller portfolio count than national peers
- Rebranded name may cause recognition confusion
Reviews
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