Headwater Equity Partners

Headwater Equity Partners is a private equity firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The firm specializes in various investment strategies, including acquisitions, management buyouts, and growth capital financing, with a focus on lower mid-market companies. Headwater targets businesses in Western Canada, particularly in the B2B, B2C, and industrial sectors, that demonstrate strong fundamentals such as profitable operations and competitive advantages. The firm prefers to invest in companies with revenues exceeding $10 million and an EBITDA above $2 million, engaging in both minority and majority transactions to ensure alignment with management and other shareholders.

Erik Hall

Vice President

Daniel Jacques

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Simon Koch

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Mack Thibeault

Partner

3 past transactions

Frost Fighter

Acquisition in 2014
Frost Fighter Inc., based in Winnipeg, Canada, specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of portable climate control systems. The company provides a range of products including direct and indirect fired heaters powered by propane, natural gas, oil, and diesel, as well as air conditioning units and portable cooling systems. Their offerings also encompass various accessories such as ducts, regulators, and hoses. Frost Fighter's equipment is utilized in diverse applications, including concrete curing, industrial painting, mining, oil extraction, and general construction activities. Established in 1965, Frost Fighter has built a reputation for reliability and durability, serving customers in extreme weather conditions across North America and beyond.

911 Industrial Response

Acquisition in 2014
911 Industrial Response Inc. is an emergency medical company based in Grande Prairie, Canada, specializing in pre-hospital care services across Northern British Columbia, Northern Alberta, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. Established in 2003, the company provides a range of industrial emergency medical and safety services, including ambulance services, first aid training, and industrial safety training. It caters to various sectors such as mining, oil and gas, construction, and forestry. 911 Industrial Response also operates a fleet of mobile treatment centers and emergency transport vehicles, offering specialized services like gas detection, high-angle rescue, and confined space entry. Through these offerings, the company ensures that clients receive tailored medical coverage and safety services to meet their specific needs in remote locations.

Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School

Private Equity Round in 2012
Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School Ltd. is a training institute located in Lake Country, Canada, that specializes in providing comprehensive courses for both inexperienced and experienced operators of heavy excavation and construction equipment. Founded in 2005, the school offers a variety of hands-on training programs for equipment such as graders, loaders, dozers, articulated rock trucks, and excavators. The curriculum includes practical machine operation, field theory, safety training, and preventive maintenance. Additionally, the school supports students in their job search by assisting with resume building, conducting mock interviews, and facilitating career exploration. Through a combination of machine practice, online theory, and virtual instructor-led sessions, the school prepares operators for careers in various sectors, including forestry, mining, civil construction, road building, and oil and gas.
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