Richardson Capital

Richardson Capital Limited, established in 2003 and based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is the private equity division of Richardson Financial Group. The firm specializes in providing expansion and transition capital to later-stage middle market companies, focusing on investments in Canada. Richardson Capital does not engage in real estate investments but actively participates in restructurings, recapitalizations, industry consolidations, PIPEs, and management buyouts. The firm typically invests between CAD$10 million and CAD$75 million and often seeks a board seat in its portfolio companies to enhance governance and strategic direction. With a dedicated team of investment professionals, Richardson Capital partners with Canadian entrepreneurs, managers, and families to support the growth and development of businesses across various industries.

Stephen C. Boyd

VP

David G. Brown

President, MD and CEO

Dave Brown

President and Chief Executive Officer

2 past transactions

OptiSolar

Series B in 2008
OptiSolar utilizes a proprietary thin-film amorphous silicon technology to develop and manufacture photovoltaic solar panels. This profile represents OptiSolar's product development business, which was sold to [First Solar](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/first-solar) in March of 2009. OptiSolar's manufacturing and intellectual property assets were purchased by EPOD Solar (formerly Allora Minerals) for $260m.

Ventaira Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2003
Ventaira Pharmaceuticals is an emerging specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development of new inhalation products by utilizing its novel proprietary electrohydrodynamic (EHD) aerosolization and formulation technologies.