Birch Equity Partners

Birch Hill Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused on growth-oriented businesses within the Canadian mid-market. The firm emphasizes the importance of sustained business development and strategic partnerships, believing that capital alone is insufficient for long-term success. Birch Hill collaborates with established and emerging industry leaders, acting as an investment ally to help these organizations reach their full potential. Their approach combines the expertise of their team, a robust network, and the capital of their investors to transform promising businesses into successful enterprises. With a history spanning two decades, Birch Hill has demonstrated its ability to create significant value and achieve consistent growth and returns for its partners.

Nicholas Bigelow

VP

Stephen J. Dent

Partner

Patrick G. Duncan

Partner

Andrew J. Fortier

Partner

Paul R. Henry

Partner

Sean Hughes

Associate of Data Science

David Jiang

Associate

Matthew B. Kunica

Partner

Louis-Xavier Labrosse

Associate

Felix-Etienne Lebel

Partner

John Loh

Partner Capital Markets

Joshua Lundy

Associate

John B. MacIntyre

Partner

Sean Makins

Partner

Michael Mazan

Partner

Adam McAskill

Analyst of Data Science

Neil McCarron

Partner

Lucio Milanovich

VP of Finance and Portfolio Support

Angeline Nakpil

Associate

Katie Reese

Associate

Michael Salamon

Partner

David G. Samuel

Partner

Pierre Schuurmans

Partner and COO

Daksh Sikri

Associate

Ihor Stupak

Associate

Thecla E. Sweeney

Operating Partner

Daljit Toor

Associate

Jamie Tucker

Associate

Chris Voorpostel

VP

Anna Wu

VP

Peter Zissis

CFO

44 past transactions

Cannon Hygiene Canada Limited

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
Cannon Hygiene Canada Limited provides washroom hygiene, pest control, and life safety services for commercial facilities in Canada and internationally. The company offers washroom hygiene services that include feminine hygiene, napkin and tampon vending, air care solutions, urinal and toilet hygiene, toilet seat cleaner, hand hygiene, and infant care; pest control services to a range of clients and industries, including commercial offices, food processing, food service and restaurants, industrial buildings, malls/retail spaces, pharmaceutical plants, residential pest control, and multi-residential; and multi-residential pest control services that comprise base building programs, tenant suite services, building cleanout, and tracking and reporting. It also provides washroom products, such as washroom automation and infant care products; washroom supplies, including hand soaps, hand sanitizers, surface sanitizers, and paper and tissue products; floor care products, including a range of matting solutions; and life safety products, which include first aid kits and supplies, as well as automated external defibrillators. It serves office, education, hospitality, manufacturing and distribution, medical, retail, and multi-residential industries. The company is based in Markham, Canada.

Motion

Private Equity Round in 2014
Motion (formerly Motion Specialties) - Canada's leading mobility and accessibility solutions provider - offers a wide variety of equipment including wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, bathroom safety items, stair lifts and home elevators to make life accessible

Cozzini Bros

Private Equity Round in 2017
Cozzini Bros is a knife sharpening and rental services company. Cozzini Bros provides cutlery and other sharpening services to over 40,000 restaurants, grocery stores, institutional kitchens and other foodservice establishments.

Spectral Medical

Post in 2014
Sepsis affects approximately 1,000,000 patients in the U.S. alone each year and millions worldwide. The ability to rapidly and accurately diagnose and treat this deadly disease remains one of the biggest challenges faced by healthcare professionals today. Using a unique and innovative theranostics approach, Spectral Diagnostics is committed to decreasing the unacceptably high mortality rates caused by sepsis. By combining complementary diagnostics and therapeutics, or theranostics, Spectral’s vision is to provide products that will enable vastly improved outcomes of patients with severe sepsis.

AltaGas

Post in 2018
AltaGas’ vision is to be a leading North American energy infrastructure company with a focus in Canada and the United States. Our strategy to achieve this vision is simple: capitalize on the supply and demand dynamic for natural gas and power by owning and operating assets in gas, power and utilities in places that provide a strategic competitive advantage. We operate physical assets and provide essential services to customers who produce and consume natural gas and power.

Terrapure

Private Equity Round in 2017
Terrapure is a leading Canadian environmental solutions provider to industry.
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. engages in the gathering, processing, and transportation of natural gas liquids (NGLs) primarily in North America. The company transports ethane, propane, butane, and natural gasoline through gathering systems, processing plants, and pipelines. It also exports its products. In addition, the company extracts, produces, and markets natural gas and NGLs; retails propane; and rents railcars. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

CCM Hockey

Acquisition in 2017
CCM Hockey is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of hockey equipment and related apparel. CCM Hockey equips more professional hockey players than any other company, including superstars like Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and John Tavares. CCM Hockey is also the official outfitter of the National Hockey League, the American Hockey League, the Canadian Hockey League, and several NCAA and national teams.
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. engages in the gathering, processing, and transportation of natural gas liquids (NGLs) primarily in North America. The company transports ethane, propane, butane, and natural gasoline through gathering systems, processing plants, and pipelines. It also exports its products. In addition, the company extracts, produces, and markets natural gas and NGLs; retails propane; and rents railcars. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Uni-Select

Post in 2019
Uni-Select Inc. was founded in 1968 thanks to the vision of 12 Québec businessmen who decided to join forces to form a purchasing group for aftermarket parts. Since then, Uni-Select has become a North American leader in the distribution of replacement parts, equipment, paint, tools and auto accessories, and the 5th largest distributor in the United States. The network Uni-Select Inc. now includes more than 8500 members and independent wholesalers and more than 400 corporate stores, serving some 15,000 points of sale through more than 50 distribution centers across North America. The name Uni-Select was chosen to reflect the founding members’ main motivation in creating the buying group. The mission of Uni-Select Inc. is to grow Uni-Select into one of North America’s leading automotive and related products distribution organization, creating value by expertly managing its supply chain and by driving its sales and marketing organizations to be market and customer driven. Uni-Select Inc. strives to create a working environment that brings out the best in their employees. Uni-Select Inc. encourages them to develop their talents with training programs and talent management tools. Uni-Select Inc.'s recognition programs motivate employees to invest themselves in initiatives that deliver favorable results for the entire Corporation.

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. engages in the gathering, processing, and transportation of natural gas liquids (NGLs) primarily in North America. The company transports ethane, propane, butane, and natural gasoline through gathering systems, processing plants, and pipelines. It also exports its products. In addition, the company extracts, produces, and markets natural gas and NGLs; retails propane; and rents railcars. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Mastermind LP

Private Equity Round in 2010
Mastermind LP operates as a specialty toy retailer. The company offers educational and fun toys, books, games, arts and crafts, puzzles, and science kits for children ranging from newborn to 12 years. It sells products through its stores; and online through its Website, mastermindtoys.com in North America. The company was founded in 1984 and is based in Toronto, Canada. It has stores in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

Softchoice

Private Equity Round in 2013
Softchoice Corporation is a North American provider of technology solutions and services. With over 1,200 employees, Softchoice manages the technology needs of thousands of corporate and public sector organizations across the United States and Canada.

Mastermind LP

Acquisition in 2010
Mastermind LP operates as a specialty toy retailer. The company offers educational and fun toys, books, games, arts and crafts, puzzles, and science kits for children ranging from newborn to 12 years. It sells products through its stores; and online through its Website, mastermindtoys.com in North America. The company was founded in 1984 and is based in Toronto, Canada. It has stores in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

Softchoice

Acquisition in 2013
Softchoice Corporation is a North American provider of technology solutions and services. With over 1,200 employees, Softchoice manages the technology needs of thousands of corporate and public sector organizations across the United States and Canada.

Shred-It

Private Equity Round in 2009
Shred-It is a document destruction provider. In 17 countries and in 170 markets, they have become the world-standard and industry best-practice for information security and workplace privacy. In the more than 30 years since their inception, they have developed proprietary technologies, exclusive protocols and practices, and innovative products and services, designed exclusively to protect businesses of any size from the ongoing threats and risks of workplace privacy breaches. As the trusted choice of both small businesses and large organizations, you will find Shred-it is the preferred partner across almost every sector from government and healthcare, universities and colleges, banks and financial institutions, to police forces, military, and intelligence agencies.

Atria Networks

Private Equity Round in 2006
Atria Networks privately held company owns and operates fibre-optic networks. Atria Networks, based in Kitchener, Ontario, augments the Rogers Business Solutions offering by enhancing its ability to deliver on-net data centric services within and adjacent to the company's cable footprint.

DHX Media

Secondary Market in 2013
DHX Media specializes in the creation, production, and licensing of family entertainment rights. DHX Media owns, markets, and distributes over 8,500 half hours of children's entertainment content, and exploits owned properties through its consumer products licensing business. DHX Media is recognized for brands such as Caillou, Busytown Mysteries, Inspector Gadget, Johnny Test, Animal Mechanicals, Kid vs. Kat, Super WHY!, Rastamouse, and Yo Gabba Gabba!. The company also provides programming for Cookie Jar TV, the weekend morning block on CBS. DHX Media's full-service international licensing agency, Copyright Promotions Licensing Group, (CPLG), represents numerous entertainment, sport, and design brands. DHX Media has offices in Toronto, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Halifax, London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Munich, Netherlands, and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Yorkville University

Private Equity Round in 2020
Yorkville University is a Canadian university with a national presence. The university offers practitioner-oriented master’s, bachelor’s and diploma programs leading to professional careers that are personally rewarding and contribute to the betterment of society. Yorkville University provides challenging academic content delivered by faculty members who are professionally engaged in their fields of knowledge, possess the appropriate credentials and are committed to excellence in teaching.

Constellation Software

Private Equity Round in 2001
Constellation Software Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, installation, and customization of software in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Public Sector and Private Sector. The Public Sector segment develops and distributes software solutions primarily to government and government-related customers. The Private Sector segment develops and distributes software solutions, principally to commercial customers. The company also provides related professional and support services, including installation, implementation, training, and customization of software. Constellation Software Inc. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

BIOX Corporation

Private Equity Round in 2006
As of March 26, 2018, BIOX Corporation was acquired by World Energy, LLC. BIOX Corporation, a renewable energy company, engages in the ownership and operation of biodiesel production facility in Hamilton, Ontario. The company is involved in the production of biodiesel fuel from recycled vegetable oils, agricultural seed oils, yellow greases used cooking oils, and tallow. It also sells bioheavies and technical grade glycerin. The company has operations in Canada and the United States. BIOX Corporation was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Hamilton, Canada.

Bio Agri Mix

Private Equity Round in 2006
Bio Agri Mix LP engages in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of animal health products for the feed industry in Canada. The company offers granulated medications, such as feed medications, disinfectants, water solubles, and anthelmintics and parasiticides. It also provides veterinary products online. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in Mitchell, Canada.

Aquaterra

Private Equity Round in 2004
Aquaterra manufactures and distributes a range of bottled water and beverages for its clients. The company’s product portfolio is categorized into water, coffee and tea, refreshments, and break room. Water consists of refillable bottled water, coolers, point-of-use systems, and filtration systems. Coffee and tea consists of pods, whole bean coffee, ground coffee, tea, equipment, and accessories. Refreshments consist of soft drinks, juices, and snacks. Break room consists of cups, milk and cream, sugar, sweetness, and plates. Aquaterra was founded in 1992 by Terry Drayton and is based in Ontario.

Uni-Select

Private Placement in 2019
Uni-Select Inc. was founded in 1968 thanks to the vision of 12 Québec businessmen who decided to join forces to form a purchasing group for aftermarket parts. Since then, Uni-Select has become a North American leader in the distribution of replacement parts, equipment, paint, tools and auto accessories, and the 5th largest distributor in the United States. The network Uni-Select Inc. now includes more than 8500 members and independent wholesalers and more than 400 corporate stores, serving some 15,000 points of sale through more than 50 distribution centers across North America. The name Uni-Select was chosen to reflect the founding members’ main motivation in creating the buying group. The mission of Uni-Select Inc. is to grow Uni-Select into one of North America’s leading automotive and related products distribution organization, creating value by expertly managing its supply chain and by driving its sales and marketing organizations to be market and customer driven. Uni-Select Inc. strives to create a working environment that brings out the best in their employees. Uni-Select Inc. encourages them to develop their talents with training programs and talent management tools. Uni-Select Inc.'s recognition programs motivate employees to invest themselves in initiatives that deliver favorable results for the entire Corporation.

Citron Hygiene

Acquisition in 2016
Cannon Canada is a fixed route logistics business that provides washroom hygiene, pest control and life safety services and products in Ontario and Quebec. Cannon Canada is headquartered in Toronto with offices in London, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Trois-Rivières.

CCM Hockey

Private Equity Round in 2017
CCM Hockey is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of hockey equipment and related apparel. CCM Hockey equips more professional hockey players than any other company, including superstars like Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and John Tavares. CCM Hockey is also the official outfitter of the National Hockey League, the American Hockey League, the Canadian Hockey League, and several NCAA and national teams.

GDI

Private Equity Round in 2012
GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. provides integrated facility services. The Company offers cleaning, food sanitation, hotel services, disaster recovery, energy management, technical and event support services. GDI Integrated Facility Services serves office properties, industrial, institutional buildings, healthcare centres, laboratories, shopping centers, hospitals, and airports.

Non-Core Midstream and Power Assets in Canada

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
As of February 1, 2019, Non-Core Midstream and Power Assets in Canada was acquired by Campus Energy Partners LP. Non-Core Midstream and Power Assets in Canada comprises a power plant. The asset is located in Canada.

Campus

Private Equity Round in 2020
Campus Energy connects you to the services you need, from our operating midstream infrastructure to supplying energy to fuel your business.

Citron Hygiene

Private Equity Round in 2018
Cannon Canada is a fixed route logistics business that provides washroom hygiene, pest control and life safety services and products in Ontario and Quebec. Cannon Canada is headquartered in Toronto with offices in London, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Trois-Rivières.

GDI

Post in 2020
GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. provides integrated facility services. The Company offers cleaning, food sanitation, hotel services, disaster recovery, energy management, technical and event support services. GDI Integrated Facility Services serves office properties, industrial, institutional buildings, healthcare centres, laboratories, shopping centers, hospitals, and airports.

Yorkville Education Company ULC

Merger/Acquisition in 2020
Yorkville Education Company ULC, through its subsidiary, offers traditional and online degree and diploma programs. Yorkville Education Company ULC is based in Concord, Canada.

Aquaterra

Acquisition in 2006
Aquaterra manufactures and distributes a range of bottled water and beverages for its clients. The company’s product portfolio is categorized into water, coffee and tea, refreshments, and break room. Water consists of refillable bottled water, coolers, point-of-use systems, and filtration systems. Coffee and tea consists of pods, whole bean coffee, ground coffee, tea, equipment, and accessories. Refreshments consist of soft drinks, juices, and snacks. Break room consists of cups, milk and cream, sugar, sweetness, and plates. Aquaterra was founded in 1992 by Terry Drayton and is based in Ontario.

HomeEquity Bank

Private Equity Round in 2012
HomeEquity Bank is a privately held company and helps Canadians live retirement their way by providing a safe, secure, and easy way to access the equity they’ve built up in their homes through their financial solutions, the CHIP Reverse Mortgage® and Income Advantage®.

Cozzini Bros

Acquisition in 2017
Cozzini Bros is a knife sharpening and rental services company. Cozzini Bros provides cutlery and other sharpening services to over 40,000 restaurants, grocery stores, institutional kitchens and other foodservice establishments.

Novadent Inc

Private Equity Round in 2006
Novadent Inc. owns and operates dental laboratories in the United States. The company is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington.

Carmanah Design and Manufacturing

Private Equity Round in 2003
Carmanah Design and Manufacturing is in the design and manufacture of stranders and related equipment used in the production of oriented strand board (OSB), an engineered wood panel product used primarily in home construction.

Bluewave Energy

Private Equity Round in 2006
Bluewave Energy is a Canadian petroleum distribution leader and is committed to keeping Canadians warm. Specializing in delivering high-quality fuel, bulk propane, lubricants, and equipment to a growing number of businesses and homeowners across the country. Bluewave Energy professional service and affordable furnace oil and home heating oil prices demonstrate our dedication to taking care of Canadians.Bluewave Energy are committed to outstanding customer service through our propane delivery.

Creation Technologies

Venture Round in 2007
Creation Technologies LP provides electronic manufacturing and original equipment services. It offers design and engineering services that includes turnkey product design and development, life science product development, and mechanical engineering; prototyping; supply chain services; manufacturing and integration services; logistics, services that include order fulfillment, logistics, and product supply; and aftermarket services. It serves industrial, life science, communication and wireless, computing and media, transportation, defense and security, and environmental markets. Creation Technologies LP was founded in 1991 and is based in Burnaby, Canada with additional locations worldwide.

Sigma Systems

Private Equity Round in 2015
Sigma Systems is your fastest path to creating, selling and delivering digital products. The company’s product portfolio spans enterprise-wide product & service catalog, configure price quote, order management, service provisioning and device management – all of which can be deployed in the cloud or on-premise. Sigma products manage 100’s of millions of services exceeding $150b of products defined and installed at over 80 customers in 40 countries.
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. engages in the gathering, processing, and transportation of natural gas liquids (NGLs) primarily in North America. The company transports ethane, propane, butane, and natural gasoline through gathering systems, processing plants, and pipelines. It also exports its products. In addition, the company extracts, produces, and markets natural gas and NGLs; retails propane; and rents railcars. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.