CAI

CAI Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in investments in lower middle-market businesses across North America. Established in 1989, the firm focuses on buyouts, restructurings, acquisitions, and growth capital investments, primarily targeting established franchises, founder-owned or family-owned companies, and those undergoing corporate divestitures or transformation. CAI typically invests between CAD 20 million and CAD 75 million in companies generating over CAD 50 million in revenues and with enterprise values ranging from CAD 44.56 million to CAD 445.6 million. The firm seeks significant ownership positions, often taking controlling stakes and board seats in investee companies. CAI has a diverse investment focus that includes sectors such as energy and utility infrastructure, healthcare, aerospace and defense, and consumer goods. With a strong operational and financial expertise, CAI has invested over $1.4 billion in equity or equity-related investments, positioning itself as a valuable partner for motivated management teams in both Canada and the United States.

Adam Black

Senior Associate

Curtis Johansson

Partner

Carey Lee

Senior Associate

Tracey Mcvicar

Partner

Peter Restler

Founding Partner

Karl Schopf

Associate

Rob Wildeman

Partner

23 past transactions

Midwestern Electric

Private Equity Round in 2021
Midwestern Electric provides maintenance and installation of traffic signals, streetlights, and intelligent transport systems for government customers including State Departments of Transportation and municipalities.

ATS Services

Private Equity Round in 2021
ATS Services specializes in aviation communication and meteorological observation services, catering to government agencies, the mining and oil and gas sectors, as well as private airport operators. The company provides aerological observation of the upper atmosphere and weather communication services, along with the sale of meteorological instruments. Additionally, ATS Services offers training programs focused on the observation and reporting of meteorological conditions, ensuring clients can effectively monitor and manage weather challenges. With a comprehensive approach that includes emergency services, ATS Services supports its clients in maintaining operational safety and efficiency in various environments.

CMT Engineering Laboratories

Private Equity Round in 2020
CMT Engineering Laboratories, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializes in civil and geotechnical engineering services. The company offers a range of services including consulting engineering, construction engineering management, highway and structural inspections, construction material testing, land surveying, and analytical laboratory services. With twelve offices across Utah, Arizona, Idaho, and Texas, CMT serves over 1,000 clients in various sectors, including construction, government, healthcare, education, and religion. The company is committed to providing technically accurate, cost-effective, and timely solutions to meet the diverse needs of its clients.

RebalanceMD

Private Equity Round in 2020
RebalanceMD Musculoskeletal Care Ltd. engages in the diagnosis and treatment of acute, sub-acute and chronic musculoskeletal, and sport injury problems. The company’s services that include orthopedics, physiotherapy, plastic surgeries, splinting, bracing and orthotics, injections, ultrasound services, sports medicine, physical medicine, osteoporosis medicine, and electrodiagnostic medicine. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Victoria, Canada.

Universal Group

Private Equity Round in 2020
Universal Group is an industry which provide traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labour and occupational health and safety training.

Ansan Traffic group

Acquisition in 2018
Ansan Traffic Group Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides traffic control services. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Richmond, Canada.

CustomAir

Private Equity Round in 2018
CustomAir is a mechanical service provider in British Columbia, Canada. The Company offers repair, planned maintenance, and installation services for a variety of equipment including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, and boilers.

Javelin Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2018
Javelin Technologies is a Canadian company specializing in 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software and solutions. It serves a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, agriculture, automotive, architecture, construction, consumer products, and education. The company provides expertise in 3D design, data management, and workflow automation, along with manufacturing and additive manufacturing services. Javelin Technologies offers comprehensive solutions such as design engineering, product data management, electro-mechanical design, enterprise resource planning (ERP), product lifecycle management (PLM), and 3D scanning. By leveraging SOLIDWORKS solutions, Javelin Technologies has enabled numerous organizations across Canada to optimize their design processes and improve operational efficiency.

Canadian Heating Products

Acquisition in 2016
Canadian Heating Products Inc. engages in the manufacture of modern and linear gas fireplaces for residential spaces, restaurants, hotel lobbies, casinos, and spas. It offers single sided, panorama, seethrough, peninsula, corner left, corner right, traditional, linear, louvered, flush faced, flush to the floor, and tall fireplaces; inserts; and accessories. The company sells its products through a network of dealers worldwide. Canadian Heating Products Inc. was founded in 1985 and is based in Langley, Canada.

Sympli

Private Equity Round in 2015
Sympli, operated by White House Design, is an online platform that specializes in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of women's apparel. The brand offers a line of clothing known as Sympli and Sympli Grand, focusing on high-quality fabrics selected for their comfort and drape. A team of skilled professionals is involved in the creation of these garments, ensuring that customers receive clothing that not only fits well but also provides a comfortable wearing experience. Through its commitment to quality and authentic fit, Sympli aims to meet the needs of women seeking stylish and functional attire.

Feeney Utility Services

Acquisition in 2012
Feeney Utility Services is a provider of diversified infrastructure services intended for the utility industry. Feeney Utility Services leverages the resources and strength of the largest natural gas utility service provider in the Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic United States to deliver safe and quality turn-key services to the utility industry.

AeroSat Corporation

Venture Round in 2008
At AeroSat Corporation, our mission is to keep you connected, no matter where you fly. For more than a decade, we have been developing aviation communications solutions for commercial aircraft and business jets that provide revolutionary global broadband and television services for passengers and crew. Today, AeroSat is on the cutting-edge of in-flight connectivity, a market poised for significant growth. Our innovative Ku-band antenna systems enable aircraft to connect to the Internet whether in flight or at the gate, affordably maintaining high-speed broadband connections in every region of the world. More than 300 of our commercial TV antennas have been installed to date, providing service where others can't, due to a weak signal, low-to-horizon positioning, or humid weather conditions. Our goal in the next two years is to become the aviation standard for wireless connectivity, television, cell-phone service, and text messaging. Within three years, we plan to introduce the next generation of airborne communications, delivering even greater connection speed at the lowest cost ever. Innovative products. Proven performance. Our product line includes four SATCOM antenna systems. Our newest product is a Fuselage Broadband Internet Antenna System that enables commercial airliners to receive true high-speed broadband Internet service. These Ku-band aircraft antennas are currently being implemented by several major airlines. In addition, we offer a Fuselage-Mounted aircraft television antenna, a Tail-Mounted aircraft television antenna and a TV/Internet Tail-Mounted Antenna. To date, we have shipped more than 300 units. Certified and approved. Today, our airborne SATCOM products are certified and in use on Boeing, Airbus, Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dessault and Cessna aircraft. AeroSat holds ISO 9001:2000 certification, Aerospace Standard (AS9100B) certification, FAA Parts Manufacture Authority (PMA) and is FAA certified on 28 types of aircraft. AeroSat's newest HR6400 Ku-band antenna is DO-160E qualified and flight tested.

GLM Industries LP

Acquisition in 2006
GLM Industries LP

AeroSat Corporation

Venture Round in 2006
At AeroSat Corporation, our mission is to keep you connected, no matter where you fly. For more than a decade, we have been developing aviation communications solutions for commercial aircraft and business jets that provide revolutionary global broadband and television services for passengers and crew. Today, AeroSat is on the cutting-edge of in-flight connectivity, a market poised for significant growth. Our innovative Ku-band antenna systems enable aircraft to connect to the Internet whether in flight or at the gate, affordably maintaining high-speed broadband connections in every region of the world. More than 300 of our commercial TV antennas have been installed to date, providing service where others can't, due to a weak signal, low-to-horizon positioning, or humid weather conditions. Our goal in the next two years is to become the aviation standard for wireless connectivity, television, cell-phone service, and text messaging. Within three years, we plan to introduce the next generation of airborne communications, delivering even greater connection speed at the lowest cost ever. Innovative products. Proven performance. Our product line includes four SATCOM antenna systems. Our newest product is a Fuselage Broadband Internet Antenna System that enables commercial airliners to receive true high-speed broadband Internet service. These Ku-band aircraft antennas are currently being implemented by several major airlines. In addition, we offer a Fuselage-Mounted aircraft television antenna, a Tail-Mounted aircraft television antenna and a TV/Internet Tail-Mounted Antenna. To date, we have shipped more than 300 units. Certified and approved. Today, our airborne SATCOM products are certified and in use on Boeing, Airbus, Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dessault and Cessna aircraft. AeroSat holds ISO 9001:2000 certification, Aerospace Standard (AS9100B) certification, FAA Parts Manufacture Authority (PMA) and is FAA certified on 28 types of aircraft. AeroSat's newest HR6400 Ku-band antenna is DO-160E qualified and flight tested.

Plastube

Private Equity Round in 2005
Plastube Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing co-extruded and monolayer plastic tubes, catering to the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, and industrial sectors primarily in Canada and the United States. Founded in 1963 and based in Granby, Canada, the company offers a diverse range of tube sizes, closure styles, and decorative options to meet customer needs. Plastube has established a strong position in the market for short-run, highly decorative tube manufacturing, primarily serving large personal care and cosmetics companies. This focus has fostered a loyal customer base that continues to present growth opportunities for the company. Plastube was previously known as Amcor Plastube, Inc. until it rebranded in November 2005.

Shred-Tech

Acquisition in 2004
Shred-Tech Corporation is a leading manufacturer of mobile and stationary shredding and recycling systems, established in 1980 and headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. The company designs and produces a variety of shredders, including single, two, and four shaft models, as well as line granulators and transportable shredders. Shred-Tech's systems are utilized across multiple industries for applications such as hard drive shredding, tire recycling, metal processing, and e-waste management. The company has installed over 3,500 systems globally and is recognized for its engineering innovation and quality. In addition to its product offerings, Shred-Tech provides maintenance, training, and financing services to its customers, who are supported through a network of dealers worldwide. The company also has offices in Raleigh, North Carolina, and several international locations, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, and Thailand.

Symetra

Private Equity Round in 2004
Symetra Financial Corporation, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, provides a range of financial products and services focused on retirement, employee benefits, and life insurance for clients in the United States and the District of Columbia. The company operates through four main segments: Benefits, Deferred Annuities, Income Annuities, and Individual Life. The Benefits segment includes medical stop-loss insurance, group life, disability income, and accidental death insurance, along with absence management services. The Deferred Annuities segment offers fixed and fixed indexed annuities for tax-deferred retirement asset accumulation. Income Annuities provides immediate annuities for those seeking retirement income or protection against outliving their assets. The Individual Life segment focuses on universal life insurance products and institutional products like bank-owned life insurance. Symetra distributes its offerings through a network of benefits consultants, financial institutions, broker-dealers, and independent agents. Founded in 1957, the company is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Life Insurance Company.

Dynaplas

Acquisition in 2003
Dynaplas Ltd. designs, engineers, tests, and manufactures motor vehicle components. The company offers fuel systems and braking parts, gears and housings, insert bearings/thrust washers, pulleys, braking control modules, and electronic module cases, as well as electrical connectors, seals, and caps; and drive train, transmission, and other components and subassembly systems. The company also serves components for bicycles, kayak paddles, plumbing connectors, and packaging industries. It serves automotive suppliers in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. As of February 10, 2017, DynaPlas, Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of National Molding, LLC.

TurboCombustor Technology

Acquisition in 2003
TurboCombustor Technologies is a manufacturer of complex fabrication and precision machined components for gas turbine engines.

Country Style

Private Equity Round in 1999
ountry Style is the second largest coffee shop franchisor in Ontario and Atlantic provinces with over 310 franchised locations across Canada.

Livingston Group

Acquisition in 1997
Livingston International is the number one company in North America focused on customs brokerage and compliance. Livingston International also offers international trade consulting and international freight forwarding across the continent and around the globe. With their U.S. headquarters in Chicago, Livingston operates along the U.S.-Canada border, with regional air/sea hubs in Los Angeles, New York and Norfolk. Livingston employs over 3,200 employees at more than 125 key border points, seaports, airports and other strategic locations in North America, Europe and the Far East.

Aster-Cephac

Private Equity Round in 1996
Aster-Cephac is provides contract research, clinical pharmacology, and bio-analytical services for the international pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. It offers integrated services within early patients’ studies, Phase I/II studies, proof of concept studies, PK/PD and bio-analysis studies, clinical chemistry, bio-analysis, data management, pharmacokinetic, statistical analysis, and report writing services.
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