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Become a Referral Partner

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Referrals are our primary source for identifying lower middle market Canadian based businesses and their leadership teams that are looking for; their next phase of growth through acquisition, growth financing, founder transition or business divestiture.

How our Program Works

1. Find

2. Introduce

2. Introduce

Identify and refer a business in line with our Investment Criteria

2. Introduce

2. Introduce

2. Introduce

Share the high-level business profile with us via our submission form.

Finder Referral (Click here)

3. Review

2. Introduce

4. Confirm

Our team leans in to review the business.

4. Confirm

6. Celebrate

4. Confirm

If we deem the business a good fit for our strategy, you introduce us via email and ensure response from the Founder/Key Stakeholder/Chief Executive. We take it from there.

5. Reward

6. Celebrate

6. Celebrate

When the deal materializes, you receive anywhere from $25,000 - $500,000+ (based on deal size).

6. Celebrate

6. Celebrate

6. Celebrate

Celebrate your first successful close as a Finders Program Referral Partner.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IF I AM THE FOUNDER OF THE BUSINESS?

Please send your information through the Contact Us Form.

Founder Referral (Click Here)

CAN I REFER A BUSINESS WITHOUT INTRODUCING YOU TO THE FOUNDER, CEO OR KEY STAKEHOLDER?

No, you will need to introduce us directly to one of these constituents to qualify for the Finder’s Program.

HOW IS THE REFERRAL FEE CALCULATED?

The finders fee amount will be driven by the size of the transaction.

WHY MIGHT YOU PASS ON A BUSINESS REFERRAL?

We look for a variety of different criteria when assessing a business. A few common reasons we might pass on your referral before or after meeting the prospective business are: 


  • It doesn’t meet our financial criteria.
  • It operates in a market susceptible to numerous outsized risks.
  • The business does not operate in a market or sector that we can be value-additive to.
  • We are not aligned on the valuation expectations.

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU ELECTS NOT TO PURSUE THE BUSINESS I REFER?

Once you submit the referral form, a member of our team will begin reviewing the business. You’ll hear from us only if we find that the referred business is a fit for strategy.  If you’ve introduced us to a business and we decide to pass, we’ll be sure to follow up and share any feedback on why the deal didn’t materialize.

MAY I REFER MORE THAN ONE BUSINESS?

Absolutely, however, you can only submit one business through the submission form at a time.  We welcome you to submit as many submissions as you’d like to share with us.

Finder Referral (click Here)

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