VERTU Capital

VERTU Capital, established in 2017, is a Toronto-based private equity firm focusing on growth equity investments. It specializes in providing late-stage growth capital, mid-market buyouts, and public-to-private transactions, with a preference for B2B and B2G technology companies. VERTU typically invests between $25 million and $75 million in Canadian companies generating over $20 million in revenue and operating in markets exceeding $1 billion. The firm leverages its global private equity experience to support high-potential Canadian technology businesses in their organic growth and M&A strategies.

Alisha Bhanji

Analyst

Kim Davis

COO and Partner

Kimberly Davis

COO and Partner

Eric Kafka

Principal

Bryan Lehman

Director, Corporate Development

Eileen Li

Senior Associate

Lisa Melchior

Founder and Managing Partner

Gil Nayot

Partner

Mitul Shah

Vice President

Eric Kafka

Principal

6 past transactions

LumiQ

Private Equity Round in 2024
LumiQ is a podcast application that offers engaging conversations with business leaders, allowing listeners to earn verified Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). The platform produces its own podcasts, featuring interviews that provide valuable insights and lessons from experienced professionals. This approach not only facilitates learning but also helps professionals meet their educational requirements in a convenient and accessible format.

ActiveState

Acquisition in 2023
ActiveState is a developer of a platform for dynamic languages that simplifies the development, distribution, and management of software applications. The company's platform-as-a-service leverages open-source technologies and dynamic language distributions, enhancing productivity and speed for developers. ActiveState's solutions are designed for DevOps, InfoSec, and Development teams, enabling them to improve their security posture while fostering innovation. The platform offers a secure software supply chain, robust vulnerability management, continuous upgrades, and governance support, all aimed at enhancing collaboration across organizations. As a pioneer in enterprise adoption of open-source software, ActiveState provides built-in compliance features that allow enterprises to utilize open-source code securely.

PathFactory

Private Equity Round in 2021
PathFactory Inc. operates a content marketing automation platform designed to enhance the efficiency of the B2B buying process. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company enables marketers to deliver relevant content experiences that guide buyers through their unique journeys. By facilitating the binge consumption of content, PathFactory reduces friction and accelerates the buying process. The platform leverages data insights to optimize content delivery across various channels, allowing marketers to provide hyper-relevant, real-time content recommendations. This approach not only helps in generating qualified leads but also shortens sales cycles and increases marketing's contribution to revenue. PathFactory was previously known as LookBookHQ Inc. before rebranding in May 2018.

Dejero

Private Equity Round in 2021
Dejero is a company that focuses on providing reliable video and networking solutions to ensure uninterrupted internet connectivity for critical communications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Dejero utilizes intelligent network aggregation technology to combine various telecommunication networks, including 4G/5G cellular, satellite, and fixed broadband. This approach results in a software-defined "network of networks" that enhances reliability, expands coverage, and increases bandwidth for its global clientele. Dejero specializes in routers and network blending software, enabling the transport of live and recorded video from cameras over multiple connections. This capability allows clients to broadcast live events and share feeds from remote locations, facilitating effective online collaboration and secure data exchange.

Firmex

Acquisition in 2019
Firmex Inc. is a Toronto-based provider of virtual data room solutions, offering an online platform for secure document sharing utilized by organizations globally. Established in 2006, Firmex specializes in facilitating the exchange of confidential documents essential for various processes, including mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, fundraising, and compliance. Its solutions are designed to support a range of sectors such as investment banking, law, private equity, and corporate governance, enabling clients to manage sensitive information effectively during complex transactions. Firmex's user-friendly platform serves over 140,000 companies, ensuring simple, secure, and efficient document sharing without hidden costs. The company also maintains an additional office in London, United Kingdom.

Amilia

Amilia is an online registration and client membership management platform tailored for small and midsize businesses, particularly those in the sports and leisure sector. It facilitates collaboration with members through features such as registration management, billing, and fundraising activities. The platform allows for self-registration by members and their families, as well as online booking and payment for classes, activities, merchandise, and facilities. With its robust reporting capabilities, Amilia serves a diverse range of membership-based organizations, including schools, clubs, camps, and associations. By streamlining administrative tasks, Amilia empowers over 6,600 locations across North America to enhance member engagement and grow their revenue.
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