Penfund

Penfund is a prominent private equity firm based in Toronto, Canada, established in 1979. It specializes in providing junior capital to mid-market companies across North America, focusing on both debt and equity investments. The firm offers a range of financial solutions including mezzanine debt, second lien debt, and equity co-investments, as well as bridge financing and financial guarantees. Penfund manages capital sourced from various institutional investors such as pension funds, insurance companies, family offices, and banks. With over $2.5 billion invested in more than 220 companies since its inception, Penfund continues to actively invest through its latest fund, Penfund Capital Fund IV, which has $460 million in committed capital. The firm's investment strategy primarily targets sectors such as industrials, consumer products, and healthcare.

Michael Binnington

Principal

Richard Bradlow

Partner

John Bradlow

Partner and Chairman

Adam Breslin

Partner

Simon Cai

Vice President

Jeremy Drucker

Vice President

Mike Hambardzumyan

Associate

Tony Howard

COO and CCO

Matthew Lee

Principal

Joe Mattina

Partner

Tim Melis

Senior Associate

Emily Milazzo

Senior Associate

Cooper Mundell

Associate

Jeremy Thompson

Partner

Stephen Virgilio

Principal

Barry Yontef

Partner

31 past transactions

Arrowhead Engineered Products

Debt Financing in 2022
Arrowhead Engineered Products is a supplier of non-discretionary, mission-critical, aftermarket replacement parts for a wide variety of motorized vehicles.

Arrowhead Engineered Products

Debt Financing in 2020
Arrowhead Engineered Products is a supplier of non-discretionary, mission-critical, aftermarket replacement parts for a wide variety of motorized vehicles.

CHIP Reverse Mortgage

Private Equity Round in 2019
HomeEquity Bank is a Schedule I Canadian bank and is the only provider exclusively focused on reverse mortgages for homeowners aged 55 and over. 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®.

Mister Car Wash

Debt Financing in 2019
Mister Car Wash, founded in 1969 and based in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in car washing services and related products. The company provides express exterior and interior cleaning services through its various locations, catering to a wide range of customer needs. Its product offerings include HotShine, N1 Protectant, Repel Shield, Tire Shine, and Wheel Polish. Mister Car Wash also operates an Unlimited Wash Club, allowing customers to enjoy unlimited washes for a monthly fee, which can be canceled at any time, as well as Mister Express Lube, which offers oil change and preventive maintenance services. The company generates revenue primarily through its membership program and direct service offerings. In July 2014, Mister Car Wash was acquired by Leonard Green & Partners.

GoodLife Fitness

Debt Financing in 2019
GoodLife Fitness Centres Inc. owns and operates fitness club and gym facilities in Canada and the United States. It offers home fitness, cardio, strength, mind and body, cycling, aqua, toning, dance, hot yoga, les mills, virtual fitness, and GRIT high-intensity interval training classes; and training programs, such as boot camp and team, and personal training. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in London, Canada.

Caliber Collision

Debt Financing in 2019
Caliber Collision Centers Inc. provides collision repair services. Its services include car rental, paintless dent repair and remove, auto glass repair, and diagnostic scanning. The company serves customers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming, and Washington D.C. Caliber Collision Centers Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Lewisville, Texas.

CBI Health

Private Equity Round in 2018
CBI Health Group has challenged the status quo and believed that there was a more effective way of solving and managing the complex problems they face in patient health. From its beginnings as patient education seminars - to what it is today - a national interdisciplinary network of health care and support professionals almost 10,000 strong - CBI Health Group has innovated for impact: improved patient access and empowerment, better health care outcomes, integrated best practices-driven models of care and community relevance.

Give and Go

Debt Financing in 2017
As a trusted manufacturer of baked goods operating for over 25 years, they’re all about providing innovative, quality bakery solutions that meet our customer needs, whether it’s convenience, increased efficiency, creative product offerings, and of course, growing sales. With their extensive product selection and portfolio of successful brands, they cover all needs, from bite sized delights under the bestselling two-bite® brand, decadent indulgences under Kimberley’s Bakeshoppe™, feel good snacks under Mason St. Bakehouse™, or traditional treats that are good to the last crumb under The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™.

Aveanna Healthcare

Venture Round in 2017
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. is a leading provider of pediatric home care services, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 2016 through the merger of Epic Health Services and PSA Healthcare, Aveanna operates a vast network of over 200 branch offices across 23 states, delivering care to medically fragile patients. The company focuses on addressing the challenges of the U.S. healthcare system by offering safe, high-quality services in the home. Its offerings are structured into three main segments: Private Duty Services, which includes private duty nursing and pediatric therapy; Home Health & Hospice; and Medical Solutions. In response to increasing demand for high-quality care, Aveanna has also expanded its services to include adult home health and hospice care, further solidifying its commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare solutions for complex patient populations.

Mister Car Wash

Debt Financing in 2017
Mister Car Wash, founded in 1969 and based in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in car washing services and related products. The company provides express exterior and interior cleaning services through its various locations, catering to a wide range of customer needs. Its product offerings include HotShine, N1 Protectant, Repel Shield, Tire Shine, and Wheel Polish. Mister Car Wash also operates an Unlimited Wash Club, allowing customers to enjoy unlimited washes for a monthly fee, which can be canceled at any time, as well as Mister Express Lube, which offers oil change and preventive maintenance services. The company generates revenue primarily through its membership program and direct service offerings. In July 2014, Mister Car Wash was acquired by Leonard Green & Partners.

PSA Healthcare

Debt Financing in 2016
PSA Healthcare is a national home healthcare company with offices managed predominantly by clinicians. They offer in-home healthcare services to patients of all ages. See what our patients have to say about working with PSA!

Plews & Edelmann

Private Equity Round in 2016
Plews & Edelmann is a manufacturer and marketer of automotive parts, specializing in the design, production, and distribution of replacement parts and accessories for the North American automotive, industrial, and retail markets. The company offers a wide range of products, including power steering hose assemblies, precision-engineered brass fittings, air accessories, air hoses, tire repair hardware, gauges, and lubrication equipment. Additionally, Plews & Edelmann provides various lubrication greases, oils, and spray products, all sold under recognized brands to a diverse customer base.

Give and Go

Debt Financing in 2016
As a trusted manufacturer of baked goods operating for over 25 years, they’re all about providing innovative, quality bakery solutions that meet our customer needs, whether it’s convenience, increased efficiency, creative product offerings, and of course, growing sales. With their extensive product selection and portfolio of successful brands, they cover all needs, from bite sized delights under the bestselling two-bite® brand, decadent indulgences under Kimberley’s Bakeshoppe™, feel good snacks under Mason St. Bakehouse™, or traditional treats that are good to the last crumb under The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™.

PSA Healthcare

Debt Financing in 2016
PSA Healthcare is a national home healthcare company with offices managed predominantly by clinicians. They offer in-home healthcare services to patients of all ages. See what our patients have to say about working with PSA!

Forefront Dermatology

Debt Financing in 2016
Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing the most innovative, leading-edge and appropriate medical dermatology solutions for healthy and beautiful skin. Whether you’re suffering from an unexplained chronic skin condition, are embarrassed by acne or want a thorough skin cancer screening, we help detect problems before they become critical, physically or emotionally, and treat all diseases involving the skin, hair and nails.

GoodLife Fitness

Debt Financing in 2016
GoodLife Fitness Centres Inc. owns and operates fitness club and gym facilities in Canada and the United States. It offers home fitness, cardio, strength, mind and body, cycling, aqua, toning, dance, hot yoga, les mills, virtual fitness, and GRIT high-intensity interval training classes; and training programs, such as boot camp and team, and personal training. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in London, Canada.

IntouchCX

Private Equity Round in 2016
24-7 Intouch culture is inherent, which is reflected in the company’s 14 global campuses that are home to their like-minded Fortune 500 partners. As an award-winning leader and disruptor in the contact center industry, 24-7 Intouch delivers innovative, value-driven omni-channel solutions, such as voice, social media management, live chat, email, fraud, and back office administration to global brands across all industries. Using the most advanced technology, 24-7 Intouch allows their partners to utilize business insights to deliver lifetime consumer loyalty and increase incremental revenue.

Pet Supermarket

Debt Financing in 2015
Pet Supplies & Pet Food: Everything you need for your dog, cat, bird, small animal or fish at more than 150 stores coast to coast & online.

GoodLife Fitness

Debt Financing in 2015
GoodLife Fitness Centres Inc. owns and operates fitness club and gym facilities in Canada and the United States. It offers home fitness, cardio, strength, mind and body, cycling, aqua, toning, dance, hot yoga, les mills, virtual fitness, and GRIT high-intensity interval training classes; and training programs, such as boot camp and team, and personal training. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in London, Canada.

Mavis

Debt Financing in 2014
Mavis Tire Supply LLC, operating under the name Mavis Discount Tire, is a tire retailer and service provider based in Millwood, New York. Founded in 1949, the company operates over 150 retail locations across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, employing approximately 1,600 staff members. Mavis offers a wide range of products and services, including tires, brakes, mufflers, exhaust systems, struts, and suspension parts. It also provides various automotive services such as tire repairs, wheel balancing, oil changes, battery replacements, state inspections, and more. The company sells over 20 major tire brands and offers discounted tires online, catering to diverse customer needs. Mavis Tire Supply LLC was previously known as Vic the Tire King before rebranding in 1972 and is a subsidiary of Express Oil, LLC.

Mister Car Wash

Debt Financing in 2014
Mister Car Wash, founded in 1969 and based in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in car washing services and related products. The company provides express exterior and interior cleaning services through its various locations, catering to a wide range of customer needs. Its product offerings include HotShine, N1 Protectant, Repel Shield, Tire Shine, and Wheel Polish. Mister Car Wash also operates an Unlimited Wash Club, allowing customers to enjoy unlimited washes for a monthly fee, which can be canceled at any time, as well as Mister Express Lube, which offers oil change and preventive maintenance services. The company generates revenue primarily through its membership program and direct service offerings. In July 2014, Mister Car Wash was acquired by Leonard Green & Partners.

Mevotech

Private Equity Round in 2014
Mevotech Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of aftermarket automotive parts. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Toronto, Mevotech focuses on providing a wide range of products for the driveline, steering, and suspension systems of vehicles. Their product offerings include hub assemblies, boot kits, bearings, idler arms, tie rods, control arms, and strut mounts, among others. By delivering precise and cost-efficient replacement parts, Mevotech serves the needs of the automobile sector and positions itself as a market leader in the industry.

Caliber Collision

Debt Financing in 2013
Caliber Collision Centers Inc. provides collision repair services. Its services include car rental, paintless dent repair and remove, auto glass repair, and diagnostic scanning. The company serves customers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming, and Washington D.C. Caliber Collision Centers Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Lewisville, Texas.

Wakefield Canada

Private Equity Round in 2013
Wakefield Canada is a distributor based in Canada that specializes in motor oils and lubricants. The company offers a wide range of products, including Castrol premium products, transmission fluids, gear oils, brake fluids, hydraulic fluids, greases, and cleaners. These products are designed for various applications, catering to the needs of cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and all-terrain vehicles. Wakefield Canada serves both retailers and automotive as well as commercial heavy-duty customers, providing them with access to high-quality products along with technical support.

GoodLife Fitness

Debt Financing in 2013
GoodLife Fitness Centres Inc. owns and operates fitness club and gym facilities in Canada and the United States. It offers home fitness, cardio, strength, mind and body, cycling, aqua, toning, dance, hot yoga, les mills, virtual fitness, and GRIT high-intensity interval training classes; and training programs, such as boot camp and team, and personal training. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in London, Canada.

SureWerx

Acquisition in 2012
SureWerx is a supplier of professional tool, equipment and safety products for workers. SureWerx markets its products in Canada under the JET®, Strongarm®, ITC®, STARTECH®, Pioneer®, Ranpro®, PeakWorks®, and Sellstrom® brands, and in the United States under the American Forge & Foundry®, Pioneer, Ranpro, PeakWorks, and Sellstrom brands. SureWerx offers an unparalleled access to its brands through its partner distributor network servicing the industrial, construction, safety, and automotive aftermarket in North America.

Hopkins Manufacturing

Private Equity Round in 2011
Hopkins Manufacturing is a company that specializes in the production and marketing of automotive and recreational vehicle aftermarket products. Its extensive product range includes towing accessories, brake controls, fluid management components, trailer wiring connectors, and various cleaning and winter care items. The company serves multiple channels, including auto retail, mass merchants, e-commerce platforms, and warehouse clubs. Hopkins maintains a leading market share in its segments, reflecting its strong position in the industry.

Choice Environmental Services

Private Equity Round in 2010
Choice Environmental Services is a residential, commercial, institutional and industrial provider of solid waste and recycling services, serving the communities of South and Central Florida.

Timothy's Coffee

Debt Financing in 2008
Timothy's World Coffee, founded by Timothy Snelgrove and his wife Theresa, has established itself as a prominent coffee brand in Canada over the past three decades. The company is dedicated to sourcing only the top 1-5% of the world's finest Arabica beans, which are custom roasted in small batches to ensure exceptional quality and freshness. With a heritage dating back to 1975, Timothy's offers a diverse selection of over 40 types of beans and coffee blends, available for enjoyment in their cafés or for purchase by the pound. In addition to coffee, Timothy's locations also provide a variety of snacks, including sandwiches, donuts, and confectioneries, aiming to deliver quality and affordable refreshments to coffee enthusiasts.

Pet Valu

Private Equity Round in 2004
Pet Valu is a Canadian specialty retailer focused on pet food and related supplies, operating over 770 stores across Canada and the United States. The company offers a wide range of products, including more than 7,000 items such as dog food, cat food, and various pet essentials, featuring premium and holistic private label brands. Pet Valu emphasizes providing high-quality customer service and expert advice to pet owners, ensuring they have access to the best products for their pets. In addition to retail offerings, Pet Valu also provides services such as dog washing, grooming, and pet adoption, enhancing the overall experience for pet parents in their local communities.
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