Acquisition Criteria
Identifiying the right Partners
Target Profile
- $2-10M EBITDA
- Niche business with high industry specialization with a high cost of failure
- Based in Canada
- Proprietary, differentiated, or branded products/services
- High barriers to entry
- We do not invest in startups, real estate, or resource extraction
Preferred Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Distribution
- Infrastructure Services
- Healthcare Services
- Industrial Services
- Consumer Staples
- Software
- Technology
Transaction Types
We have experience in transactions where existing founders/owners are seeking an exit for succession or retirement purposes. We recognize owner/operator-dependence is common with many businesses – we have a demonstrated track record of transitioning owners out quickly.
In situations where multi-generational shareholders wish to diversify their holdings or fund partial liquidity, we can provide a solution to ensure optimal outcomes and minimize business disruption.
We support strong management teams who wish to participate in the ownership transition of a business. We work alongside management and owners to ensure our collective interests are aligned while facilitating an ownership change.
CIEL Capital has the resources and experience to complete the divestiture of “non-core” businesses within a corporate entity, facilitating the transition to a standalone business.