Owners of privately held businesses often have a significant portion of their personal net worth tied up in the companies they’ve worked hard to build. When exploring liquidity and wealth diversification options, many business owners ask a simple yet limiting question: “Should I sell or not sell?” The answer doesn’t have to be a definitive yes or no—there are strategic alternatives.
Equity recapitalization opens the door to a range of liquidity solutions based on factors such as the owner’s age, desire to stay involved, long-term vision, and financial needs. A partial sale of the business—also known as a recapitalization—can provide immediate liquidity while preserving ownership, offering a future exit strategy, and securing a well-capitalized partner committed to growth.
Why Consider an Equity Recapitalization?
Equity recapitalization allows business owners to unlock the value of their company while maintaining operational control. It provides:
- Immediate liquidity—monetize years of hard work without a full exit.
- Future financial opportunities—retain equity for a second sale at a higher valuation.
- Strategic partnerships—gain access to capital, expertise, and new growth avenues.
Unlike some acquirers focused on cost-cutting and redundancies, private equity partners often take a collaborative approach, offering board-level guidance and strategic resources to accelerate growth.
Access to a Competitive, Global Market
Across North America, thousands of investment groups specialize in funding and growing privately held companies. We maintain an extensive cross-border network of banking partners, advisors, investors, and strategic buyers who actively seek high-quality Canadian business opportunities.
To maximize exposure, we distribute our Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs) in both English and foreign languages, ensuring direct engagement with a highly competitive global market. When selling all or part of your business, we leave no stone unturned in securing the best possible outcome.
