Bedford Capital

Bedford Capital Management Inc. is a private equity firm based in Toronto, Canada, established in 1982. The firm specializes in mid-market investments, primarily focusing on management buyouts, shareholder buyouts, growth capital, and corporate spin-offs, while avoiding sectors such as real estate and primary resource extraction. Bedford Capital targets mature companies with annual EBITDA between $2 million and $15 million, preferring to invest in businesses valued between C$10 million and C$50 million. Its investment strategy involves making initial equity investments of C$5 million to C$15 million, with potential for follow-on investments. The firm aims to take a majority stake and actively engage with management teams to enhance operational and strategic performance. Bedford Capital typically seeks to exit its investments within four to seven years, leveraging its extensive industry experience and resources to create value. Its investment focus spans various sectors, including aerospace, consumer staples, and professional services, with a geographical emphasis on companies located within a three-hour travel radius from Toronto.