Stern Partners

Stern Partners is a private equity investment firm based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 1997. The firm focuses on investing in mid-market and large-cap companies across various sectors, including manufacturing, distribution, retailing, consumer products, technology, and infrastructure services. By targeting these areas, Stern Partners aims to support and enhance the growth potential of the companies in which it invests.

Daniel Cairns

Vice President

Norm Drewlo

Vice President

David Eisler

Vice President

Shamsh Kassam

CFO and Vice President

Caroline Sanche

Director of Taxation

Ronald N. Stern

President

3 past transactions

Grafton Apparel

Acquisition in 2023
Grafton Apparel is a men’s specialty apparel retailer.

OUTtv Network

Acquisition in 2017
OUTtv Network is a national television network dedicated to serving the LGBTQ community by providing a diverse array of entertainment programming. It features a mix of drama, comedy, talk shows, and award-winning films, with notable original series such as Sex & Violence with Olympia Dukakis, Don’t Quit Your Gay Job, and Fabulocity. The network holds exclusive broadcasting rights in Canada for popular shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race and its companion series Untucked. In addition to entertainment, OUTtv broadcasts a variety of content tailored to LGBTQ audiences, including news, documentaries, health and fitness programs, and lifestyle content, offering viewers an inclusive platform for information and entertainment.

TerraLink

Acquisition in 2009
TerraLink Horticulture Inc. is a manufacturer and retailer of crop input products, serving farmers, production managers, and professional growers primarily in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including crop protection items such as fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides, as well as growing media like coco fibers and soilless mixes. Additionally, TerraLink provides hard goods, including greenhouse equipment, personal protection products, and produce packaging. Their product lineup also features plant nutrition solutions, encompassing various fertilizers and amendments, alongside a selection of seeds for diverse agricultural needs. Established in 1973 and headquartered in Abbotsford, Canada, TerraLink distributes its products through retail partners across Canada and the United States, aiming to enhance farm productivity through quality inputs and agronomic support.
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