Hardy Capital

Hardy Capital invest in high growth companies with the potential to out execute the competition. Hardy Capital is a Canadian merchant bank established to foster the growth of young businesses. With a history of international transactions including; acquisitions throughout Northern Europe ( Sweden, Holland, Germany and the UK ) the United States and Asia ( Japan, Singapore ). Public company listings on the OMX: Europe, TSX: Canada and the NASDAQ: Usa. Along with both public and private financings throughout Europe, Asia and North America. With dedicated assets of over $100M, Their mission is to help build and grow businesses that have the potential to achieve market leading positions primarily in the consumer space. They are especially interested in businesses that are disruptive to large very profitable incumbent monopolies and use new technology to improve customer experiences. With acute interest in transactions focused around Optical, Fin-tech, Real estate and Insurance disruption. They understand and can support businesses by helping them navigate the complex nature of growth in the global marketplace and fast track the company to the right investor or mentor groups.

16 past transactions

Figure

Series A in 2023
Figure is an AI robotics company that builds a multi-purpose humanoid form robot. The company has created a humanoid robot with the purpose of being introduced into the workforce to tackle problems such as labor shortages, and undesirable or unsafe jobs, and to assist in global supply chain operations. Figure 01 combines the agility of the human body with advanced AI technology to surpass the capabilities of robots designed for specific tasks. It provides assistance in various sectors including manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and retail.

Canalyst

Series C in 2022
Canalyst is the leading destination for public company data and analysis. The company’s SaaS platform provides instant access to the cleanest, richest, best structured fundamental data and models on global public companies. Hundreds of firms across financial services and corporate markets globally rely on Canalyst to reduce duplicative work and ground their financial analysis on sound fundamental data. Founded in 2015, Canalyst employs 200 people with offices in New York and Vancouver. Visit canalyst.com to start a trial or learn about joining the Canalyst team.

Eyewa

Series B in 2021
Eyewa operates an online optical store with the goal of simplifying the eyeglasses purchase process. The company's store sells a variety of eyewear, including sunglasses, prescription glasses, blue-light reading glasses, and contact lenses.

Dooly

Series A in 2021
Dooly is a provider of sales enablement platform that collects customer information essential to close business sales.

Canalyst

Series B in 2020
Canalyst is the leading destination for public company data and analysis. The company’s SaaS platform provides instant access to the cleanest, richest, best structured fundamental data and models on global public companies. Hundreds of firms across financial services and corporate markets globally rely on Canalyst to reduce duplicative work and ground their financial analysis on sound fundamental data. Founded in 2015, Canalyst employs 200 people with offices in New York and Vancouver. Visit canalyst.com to start a trial or learn about joining the Canalyst team.

LD Vision Group

Acquisition in 2019
LD Vision Group is North America’s independent direct retailer in eyecare. LD Vision Group manages a family of brands that has delivered 2.7 million orders to more than 1.1 million customers.

Merrco Payments

Venture Round in 2018
Merrco’s payment is a gateway technology provides a fully customizable method to regulate a direct‑to-consumer cannabis mail‑order system in Canada. This system ensures cannabis can only be sold to Canadians legally allowed to purchase, while eliminating any entry point for illicit‑market activity.

Privé Revaux

Series A in 2018
Privé Revaux Eyewear was built on a shared passion for style and quality with the goal of making it accessible in ways never seen until now. Serial entrepreneur David Schottenstein took aim at disrupting the eyewear market, and he enlisted an elite team around him to ensure the brand’s success. With the help of celebrity visionaries Jamie Foxx, Hailee Steinfeld, Ashley Benson, as well as VP of Celebrity Relations Dave Osokow and Creative Directors Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, they’ve done just that. Rob and Mariel bring unmatched celebrity styling expertise (Jennifer Lopez, Emily Ratajkowski, Cara Delevingne, Gwen Stefani) along with design prowess working with world renowned luxury brands to assure Privé Revaux’s premium quality. With over 100 handcrafted and polarized designer frames, each costing $29.95, Privé Revaux Eyewear is a purveyor of quality goods at a great value. Each of the 100+ Privé styles is named to evoke a persona, from The Artist and The Socialite, to The Boss and The Godfather, all to show that everyone can be anyone when you reframe yourself with Privé Revaux. Our Mission: We believe everyone should have access to high-quality, beautifully designed eyewear at an affordable price, because sunglasses are an expression of personal style. But personal style isn’t just one look or mood - it’s born from a fluid combination of attitudes and choices. That's why Privé Revaux facilitates self-expression for every side of you, with sunglasses that always instill confidence inside and out. We have established our first brick and mortar flagship location in what’s known as the cubes at 140 West 42nd Street, between Avenue of the Americas and Broadway. Privé Revaux officially opened its doors on Thursday, Nov. 9, in 5,396 square feet. David Abrams of RKF represented the eye line in its deal that runs through March — but may be extended. "It's a pop to perm,"​ Abrams said. "The activity on the street along with the foot traffic is incredible."​ Jennifer Lopez and Lilly Collins, have been spotted wearing Privé shades. Two of the brand’s famous partners, Hailee Steinfeld and Ashley Benson, also helped promote them.

Dooly

Seed Round in 2018
Dooly is a provider of sales enablement platform that collects customer information essential to close business sales.

Naborly

Seed Round in 2018
Naborly is a technology company that provides an AI-driven platform designed to assist landlords and tenants in managing the rental process more effectively. The platform offers comprehensive tenant screening services, allowing landlords to securely verify tenant identities, incomes, and employment histories. It features an inclusive credit bureau that provides free credit reports and facilitates criminal background checks, streamlining the tenant selection process. In addition to tenant screening, Naborly offers lease protection insurance and low-interest payday lending, aimed at supporting tenants during financial hardships. This combination of services is intended to alleviate the challenges associated with evictions and promote a smoother rental experience for both landlords and tenants.

Canalyst

Seed Round in 2016
Canalyst is the leading destination for public company data and analysis. The company’s SaaS platform provides instant access to the cleanest, richest, best structured fundamental data and models on global public companies. Hundreds of firms across financial services and corporate markets globally rely on Canalyst to reduce duplicative work and ground their financial analysis on sound fundamental data. Founded in 2015, Canalyst employs 200 people with offices in New York and Vancouver. Visit canalyst.com to start a trial or learn about joining the Canalyst team.

Guiides

Angel Round in 2016
Guiides.com is a community marketplace for discovering your next outdoor adventure and booking local guides to take you there.

ShareShed

Angel Round in 2015
ShareShed empowers people to live an environmentally conscience, affordable, and community minded lifestyle by facilitating effortless community gear sharing. ShareShed’s online marketplace allows users to rent outdoor adventure equipment like kayaks and tents through its website and mobile app.

Nylas

Series A in 2015
Nylas is the communication platform-as-a-service company that empowers businesses worldwide to unlock the power of their communications data. They simplify developers’ lives by enabling them to automate manual, repetitive, everyday tasks with little to no code. Their platform drives brands to create unified and personalized experiences backed by customer insights.

Harry's

Series B in 2014
Harry's is a developer of an online platform used to sell shaving equipment and accessories for men. It designs and manufactures its own line of razors and replacement blades, as well as other shaving consumables, and offers its products a-la-carte via its online store or through a subscription model that enables consumers to meet their grooming essentials needs online.

Cotopaxi

Seed Round in 2014
Cotopaxi is a direct-to-consumer, outdoor gear, and apparel company with a social-focused mission of eradicating extreme poverty. Every piece of gear is tied to a humanitarian cause in the world’s poorest countries. Every pack provides between one and three weeks of education to a child, the sale of a water bottle provides six months of clean water and all apparel is tied to health related projects. Cotopaxi's aim is to help the world's poorest of the poor and to provide transparency by showing the exact impact of donations. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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