Bedford Capital

Bedford Capital Management Inc. was a private equity firm based in Toronto, Canada, established in 1982. The firm specialized in mid-market investments, focusing on management buyouts, recapitalizations, shareholder buyouts, growth capital, and industry consolidations. It primarily sought to invest in mature companies with EBITDA between $2 million and $15 million, targeting initial investments ranging from C$5 million to C$15 million. Bedford Capital emphasized sectors such as aerospace, pet food, consumer staples, and professional services. The firm preferred to invest in companies located within three hours of Toronto and aimed to be a majority investor, actively participating in management through board involvement. Bedford Capital's investment strategy included structuring deals as equity investments or subordinated debt with warrants. It typically sought to exit investments within four to seven years. However, it ceased operations as of March 24, 2023.