EdgeStone Capital Partners

EdgeStone Capital Partners, established in 1999, is a Canadian private equity firm headquartered in Toronto, with additional offices in Montreal and Calgary. The firm specializes in direct investments and fund of funds, focusing on middle market companies in North America, particularly in Canada. EdgeStone manages several funds, including Later Stage Equity, Mezzanine Debt, Energy Capital, and Venture Capital, investing in various stages and sectors such as light manufacturing, business and consumer services, and financial services. The firm typically invests between $5 million and $15 million, seeking majority ownership and active board involvement, with an expected internal rate of return (IRR) of 20% to 25% per year. EdgeStone aims to exit investments within three to seven years, primarily through strategic or financial buyer sales, share repurchases, or initial public offerings.

Leslie Giller

Principal

Stephen O. Marshall

Partner

32 past transactions

Spectra7 Microsystems

Venture Round in 2012
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. is an analog semiconductor company based in San Jose, California, with operations in Canada and China. It specializes in providing high-performance solutions that deliver exceptional bandwidth, speed, and resolution, catering to the needs of leading consumer electronics manufacturers. The company's product offerings include virtual reality components, such as the VR7050, which facilitates lightweight and ultra-thin interconnects for gesture recognition and motion control. Additionally, it produces augmented reality solutions, including the AR-Connect integrated cable and chipset line, designed for AR vision systems and wearable devices. Spectra7 also develops high-bandwidth interconnects for data centers and provides USB 3.1 solutions for ultra-thin laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. Its innovations are aimed at enhancing connectivity across various markets, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and industrial design.

Cirba

Series C in 2012
Densify Inc. specializes in providing predictive analytics solutions that optimize hybrid cloud environments in real-time. The company offers a software platform designed for cloud and container cost management, enabling collaboration between FinOps and DevOps teams to automate the efficient allocation of resources. By analyzing detailed public cloud utilization and billing data, Densify helps enterprises minimize spending while ensuring that applications receive the necessary resources. Their services include a cloud optimization engine powered by a machine-learning analytics engine, as well as professional offerings such as planning workshops, infrastructure deployment, workload management support, and customer training. Founded in 1999 and based in Richmond Hill, Canada, Densify was previously known as Cirba Inc. before rebranding in June 2017.

Porter Airlines (Canada) Limited

Private Equity Round in 2012
Porter provides transportation, onboard service, and trip-enhancing facilities. Their service, which includes offering free wine, beer, and nibbles on every flight

Work.com

Series A in 2010
Rypple is a web-based social performance management platform that enhances employee performance through continuous coaching, real-time feedback, and meaningful recognition. It aims to foster a transparent, results-driven work culture by replacing the traditional performance review process with a collaborative approach. This platform allows users to understand their performance status and accountability in achieving goals. Rypple features an intuitive interface that resembles popular social media platforms, making it accessible and engaging for users. It is utilized by numerous high-performing organizations, including Facebook, Gilt Groupe, Kobo, Mozilla, and Rackspace, to improve collaboration and productivity within their teams.

Redmere Technology

Series B in 2009
Redmere Technology, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Balbriggan, Ireland, specializes in developing active cable semiconductor solutions. The company offers EyeWire, a low-power signal conditioning chip technology that is embedded within cables, enabling the creation of smart HDMI active cables tailored for consumer multimedia, gaming, home theater, mobile devices, digital video cameras, and PC markets. Additionally, Redmere provides VerifEye, a cable manufacturing test platform designed for the rapid testing of active cable solutions utilizing their EyeWire chip technology. Through these innovations, Redmere Technology enhances the performance and reliability of digital connectivity in various applications.

Varicent

Series C in 2009
Varicent is a developer of sales performance management software that focuses on streamlining and automating variable-based sales incentive compensation. The company's comprehensive suite of solutions assists organizations in enhancing their revenue journey by improving territory and quota planning, ensuring efficient lead-to-revenue operations, and facilitating timely and accurate payments for sales personnel. Varicent empowers revenue leaders to navigate the complexities of sales performance by providing critical data, insights, and tools needed to identify sales trends, address challenges, and capitalize on opportunities. With its purpose-built solutions, Varicent aims to drive sustainable growth and enhance overall revenue performance for its clients.

BreconRidge

Venture Round in 2009
BreconRidge is a leading provider of design and manufacturing services for electronic products, specializing in voice, video, and data applications within the communications, industrial, and defense sectors. The company offers a comprehensive range of design engineering services, including test engineering, multi-chip module design, systems engineering, thermal modeling, and mechanical design. This expertise allows BreconRidge to serve as a collaborative design and manufacturing partner for original equipment manufacturers, helping them navigate the complexities of product development and production. In addition to its design capabilities, BreconRidge provides a full spectrum of electronics manufacturing services, which encompass process and test engineering, component sourcing, global procurement, supply chain management, and logistics support. The company also offers after-sales services, including product repair, refurbishment, and warranty tracking, ensuring a robust support system for its clients.

Overlay.tv

Series B in 2008
Overlay.tv is an interactive media company based in Ottawa, Canada, founded in 2007. It offers a video commerce platform that allows users, content owners, and e-commerce sites to enhance their video assets by overlaying contextual information, such as images, links, and comments, directly onto online videos. This technology enables the monetization and customization of video content, linking viewers to external websites and enriching their viewing experience.

Redmere Technology

Venture Round in 2008
Redmere Technology, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Balbriggan, Ireland, specializes in developing active cable semiconductor solutions. The company offers EyeWire, a low-power signal conditioning chip technology that is embedded within cables, enabling the creation of smart HDMI active cables tailored for consumer multimedia, gaming, home theater, mobile devices, digital video cameras, and PC markets. Additionally, Redmere provides VerifEye, a cable manufacturing test platform designed for the rapid testing of active cable solutions utilizing their EyeWire chip technology. Through these innovations, Redmere Technology enhances the performance and reliability of digital connectivity in various applications.

Cirba

Series B in 2008
Densify Inc. specializes in providing predictive analytics solutions that optimize hybrid cloud environments in real-time. The company offers a software platform designed for cloud and container cost management, enabling collaboration between FinOps and DevOps teams to automate the efficient allocation of resources. By analyzing detailed public cloud utilization and billing data, Densify helps enterprises minimize spending while ensuring that applications receive the necessary resources. Their services include a cloud optimization engine powered by a machine-learning analytics engine, as well as professional offerings such as planning workshops, infrastructure deployment, workload management support, and customer training. Founded in 1999 and based in Richmond Hill, Canada, Densify was previously known as Cirba Inc. before rebranding in June 2017.

Overlay.tv

Series A in 2008
Overlay.tv is an interactive media company based in Ottawa, Canada, founded in 2007. It offers a video commerce platform that allows users, content owners, and e-commerce sites to enhance their video assets by overlaying contextual information, such as images, links, and comments, directly onto online videos. This technology enables the monetization and customization of video content, linking viewers to external websites and enriching their viewing experience.

Aurigen Capital

Private Equity Round in 2007
Aurigen Capital Limited, established in 2007, is a Bermuda-based reinsurance company specializing in North American life insurance policies. It offers risk management solutions tailored to clients' needs, including pricing, underwriting, administration, and claims services. Aurigen's team of experienced professionals delivers creative yet rigorous solutions, backed by an efficient capital structure that enables competitive pricing for customers and potential returns for shareholders. As of 2017, Aurigen operates as a subsidiary of PartnerRe Ltd., following its acquisition in 2016.

Stephenson's Rental Services

Acquisition in 2007
Stephenson's Rental Services is a prominent provider of construction equipment rental services in Toronto and the surrounding regions. The company caters to commercial, industrial, residential, renovation, and restoration customers by offering a wide array of construction-related equipment and merchandise. This includes general tools, light and heavy construction equipment, heating equipment, and scaffolding.

Shoplogix

Series B in 2007
Shoplogix specializes in developing real-time performance management solutions for manufacturers. Its flagship product, Plantnode Perform, combines hardware and software to monitor machine downtime, helping businesses pinpoint productivity improvement opportunities. Additionally, Shoplogix offers Plantnode Outperform for mistake-proof manufacturing operations and Plantnode Enterprise for cross-site efficiency comparison. These solutions provide real-time data analysis, enabling companies to enhance their production performance, reduce costs, and boost profitability.

RapidMind

Series A in 2007
RapidMind, Inc. is a software development company based in Waterloo, Canada, that specializes in providing a platform for software vendors to optimize performance on multi-core and stream processors, including GPUs. Founded in 2004 as Serious Hack, Inc. and rebranded in 2006, the company offers the RapidMind Multi-core Development Platform, which helps software organizations reduce risk and lower development costs while enabling single-threaded applications to fully utilize multi-core processors. In 2009, RapidMind's team and products were acquired by Intel Corporation, where they continued to develop similar technologies under the "Ct Technology" project.

Redmere Technology

Venture Round in 2007
Redmere Technology, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Balbriggan, Ireland, specializes in developing active cable semiconductor solutions. The company offers EyeWire, a low-power signal conditioning chip technology that is embedded within cables, enabling the creation of smart HDMI active cables tailored for consumer multimedia, gaming, home theater, mobile devices, digital video cameras, and PC markets. Additionally, Redmere provides VerifEye, a cable manufacturing test platform designed for the rapid testing of active cable solutions utilizing their EyeWire chip technology. Through these innovations, Redmere Technology enhances the performance and reliability of digital connectivity in various applications.

EZShield

Acquisition in 2007
EZShield specializes in identity protection by providing comprehensive fraud protection solutions tailored for consumers and small businesses. Collaborating with various partners, the company aims to safeguard its customers from identity theft and related fraud risks. Through its services, EZShield addresses the growing need for secure identity management in an increasingly digital landscape.

New Food Classics

Acquisition in 2006
New Food Classics is one of the fastest growing and most innovative protein food companies in North America. They are an award winning custom designer and manufacturer of value-added meat, poultry, seafood and meatless products.

Cirba

Series A in 2006
Densify Inc. specializes in providing predictive analytics solutions that optimize hybrid cloud environments in real-time. The company offers a software platform designed for cloud and container cost management, enabling collaboration between FinOps and DevOps teams to automate the efficient allocation of resources. By analyzing detailed public cloud utilization and billing data, Densify helps enterprises minimize spending while ensuring that applications receive the necessary resources. Their services include a cloud optimization engine powered by a machine-learning analytics engine, as well as professional offerings such as planning workshops, infrastructure deployment, workload management support, and customer training. Founded in 1999 and based in Richmond Hill, Canada, Densify was previously known as Cirba Inc. before rebranding in June 2017.

Shoplogix

Series A in 2005
Shoplogix specializes in developing real-time performance management solutions for manufacturers. Its flagship product, Plantnode Perform, combines hardware and software to monitor machine downtime, helping businesses pinpoint productivity improvement opportunities. Additionally, Shoplogix offers Plantnode Outperform for mistake-proof manufacturing operations and Plantnode Enterprise for cross-site efficiency comparison. These solutions provide real-time data analysis, enabling companies to enhance their production performance, reduce costs, and boost profitability.

Datawire Communication Networks

Series B in 2005
Datawire Communication Networks, Inc. specializes in the development and provision of Internet-based transaction delivery networks tailored for payment processors and merchant acquirers across North America and Europe. The company offers a distributed transaction transport network known as Datawire VXN, which facilitates Internet money transfers and credit card processing services within the payment processing sector. Additionally, Datawire provides Datawire NAM, an Internet protocol connectivity solution designed for Windows-based point of sale applications. Through its innovative solutions, Datawire aims to deliver high-speed, secure, and reliable transaction transport, enhancing operational efficiency for its clients in the financial services industry.

Solace

Venture Round in 2005
Solace Systems, Inc. specializes in developing hardware and software message routers that facilitate the movement of real-time information across distributed applications, devices, and users over local and global networks. The company's offerings include message router appliances, virtual message router appliances, and the PubSub+ event management platform, which enables enterprises to create, document, and stream events securely and efficiently. Solace also provides support for various messaging protocols and a GUI tool, SolAdmin, for monitoring client statistics. Additionally, the company offers consulting and training services to assist organizations in deploying and integrating its products. Solace's technology serves a diverse range of industries, including energy, financial services, gaming, government, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, and transportation, helping major enterprises modernize their operations and embrace event-driven architectures. Founded in 2001, Solace is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Specialty Commerce

Acquisition in 2005
Specialty Commerce Corp. is a multi-channel direct marketing company based in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, specializing in women's hair fashion products and apparel. Founded in 1978, the company markets a range of offerings including natural-looking wigs, hairpieces, hair extensions, and clothing, catering to individuals facing hair loss or seeking fashion solutions. Its products are available through catalogs, websites, and retail stores across the United States and the United Kingdom. In addition to consumer goods, Specialty Commerce Corp. provides educational resources and online courses for healthcare professionals, enhancing their capabilities in various fields such as nursing, mental health, and therapy. The company was formerly known as Specialty Catalog Corp. before rebranding in November 2012.

pVelocity

Series A in 2004
pVelocity Inc. is a software development company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in profitability and cost optimization solutions. Founded in 2001, pVelocity provides advanced analytical tools that enable businesses to conduct detailed analyses of operational and financial data to enhance profit margins. Its flagship products, Profit Analyzer and Cost Simulator, allow users to assess the potential impacts of changes in pricing, volume, asset utilization, and production schedules. By integrating with existing enterprise resource planning and business intelligence systems, pVelocity's software delivers immediate insights into customer, product, and asset performance. The company’s solutions cater to a diverse range of business functions, including production, supply chain, sales, marketing, and management, empowering business managers and financial executives with actionable insights to optimize their operations.

INEA Corporation

Series B in 2004
INEA Corporation is a privately held company based in Toronto, Ontario, founded in 1992. It specializes in providing performance management software solutions tailored for the financial services industry. The company's integrated platform offers a range of functionalities including enterprise planning, forecasting, modeling, profitability analytics, and management and regulatory reporting. INEA Corporation serves large and complex organizations with diverse lines of business and operational needs, ensuring they can effectively manage their performance. Additionally, the company offers enterprise rollout, technical support, and training services. INEA has sales operations in North America and the United Kingdom, catering to a global clientele.

Workbrain

Venture Round in 2003
Workbrain provides the most widely deployed web-based workforce management solution for large enterprises. The company is the only provider of Total Workforce Management that helps organizations plan, deploy, and manage their workforce to reduce costs, increase sales, and boost employee satisfaction. Clients such as British Airways, General Mills, Target Corporation, and Lifespan choose Workbrain's industry-focused workforce management solutions to integrate workforce planning, labor forecasting, workforce scheduling, time and attendance, and workforce analytics on a single platform.

Datawire Communication Networks

Series B in 2003
Datawire Communication Networks, Inc. specializes in the development and provision of Internet-based transaction delivery networks tailored for payment processors and merchant acquirers across North America and Europe. The company offers a distributed transaction transport network known as Datawire VXN, which facilitates Internet money transfers and credit card processing services within the payment processing sector. Additionally, Datawire provides Datawire NAM, an Internet protocol connectivity solution designed for Windows-based point of sale applications. Through its innovative solutions, Datawire aims to deliver high-speed, secure, and reliable transaction transport, enhancing operational efficiency for its clients in the financial services industry.

RSS Solutions

Venture Round in 2003
RSS Solutions develops, markets, and implements advanced planning, scheduling, and execution software for the complex manufacturing and testing markets. The company’s software provides its customers with the ability to quote, measure, and achieve accurate delivery dates while optimizing plant schedules and resource usage. Its clients include General Motors, First Data Corporation, Inco, Atomic Energy of Canada, The Timken Company, Stelco, and more. RSS Solutions was founded in 2000 and is based in Kitchener, Ontario.

Richards Packaging

Acquisition in 2002
Richards Packaging is a Canada-based company engaged in the distribution of plastic and glass containers, along with associated closures, primarily serving industries such as cosmetics, healthcare, food, and beverage. The company offers over 5,000 types of packaging containers and components, sourced from more than 600 suppliers and supported by its three manufacturing facilities. With a customer base of approximately 13,300 companies, Richards Packaging not only provides a diverse range of packaging solutions but also offers design and development services, as well as logistics management. The company operates through around 20 sales offices and one agency location, with a significant portion of its revenue generated within Canada.

Expresiv Technologies

Series A in 2002
The Austin, Texas-based company said it will use the new financing to support its marketing, sales, product development activities as well as the expansion into new markets. Expresiv makes speech-recognition and transcription software for the health care industry. In addition to the funding announced last week, the company said that it appointed Tom Herring, former chief executive officer of NuMega Technologies, as its new chairman and CEO.

Eurospec Manufacturing

Private Equity Round in 1999
Eurospec Manufacturing, Inc. is a full-service manufacturer specializing in the design and production of prototype parts, dies, tools, metal stampings, and assemblies for the automotive industry. Established in 1985, the company operates from a modern 100,000 square foot facility in Newmarket, Ontario, employing approximately 170 skilled personnel. Eurospec serves a global clientele across North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions to meet the evolving needs of automotive manufacturers. The company emphasizes a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, ensuring high-quality production and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Protus IP Solutions

Venture Round in 1999
Protus IP Solutions, Inc. is a provider of software-as-a-service communication tools designed for small to medium businesses and enterprise organizations. Founded in 1997 and based in Ottawa, Canada, the company offers a range of services including Internet fax, virtual PBX, email marketing, as well as fax and voice broadcast services. Its products are marketed under several brand names, including MyFax, my1voice, Campaigner, and CampaignerPro. Protus IP Solutions caters to various sectors such as finance, insurance, real estate, healthcare, transportation, and government, focusing on making business communication both affordable and effective. As of December 2010, the company operates as a subsidiary of j2 Global Communications, Inc.
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