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 native podcast application that offers engaging conversations with business leaders, allowing listeners to earn verified continuing professional development (CPD) or continuing professional education (CPE) credits. The company produces its podcasts in-house and features interviews with industry leaders who share their expertise and insights. This unique approach not only provides valuable learning opportunities for customers but also ensures that their listening experiences contribute to their professional development requirements as CPAs.

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 headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company enables marketers to deliver relevant content experiences that facilitate the buyer's journey. By tracking individual buyer interactions with content, PathFactory provides real-time, hyper-relevant recommendations, allowing potential customers to access the information they need at each stage of their decision-making process. This approach not only helps to remove friction in the buying experience but also aims to increase the volume of qualified leads, shorten sales cycles, and enhance marketing's impact on revenue. PathFactory was previously known as LookBookHQ Inc. before rebranding in May 2018.

Dejero

Private Equity Round in 2021
Dejero, established in 2008 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, specializes in delivering real-time video and networking solutions. The company aggregates diverse telecommunication networks such as cellular (4G/5G), satellite (GEO/MEO/LEO), and fixed broadband to create a resilient, cloud-managed 'network of networks'. This technology ensures reliable connectivity for critical communications, expanding coverage and bandwidth for global customers. Dejero's offerings include routers, network blending software, and connectivity services, enabling secure video exchange and data management from remote locations.

Firmex

Acquisition in 2019
Firmex Inc. is an online document sharing platform that provides virtual data room solutions designed for the secure exchange of confidential documents. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in London, Firmex serves a diverse clientele, including investment banks, law firms, corporations, and various industries such as legal, healthcare, private equity, and natural resources. The platform facilitates critical processes such as mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, compliance, litigation, and procurement, enabling organizations to manage sensitive documents efficiently. Firmex is recognized for its user-friendly approach, offering straightforward and secure document sharing without hidden costs, and has supported over 140,000 companies globally in effectively handling their confidential information.

Amilia

Amilia is an online registration and client membership management solution tailored for small and midsize businesses, particularly in the leisure and recreation sectors. The platform facilitates collaboration between organizations and their members by managing registrations, billing, and fundraising activities. It includes features for self-registration, online booking, and payment for classes, activities, merchandise, and facility usage. Serving approximately 6,600 locations across North America, Amilia empowers schools, clubs, camps, associations, and other membership-based organizations to streamline administrative tasks while enhancing member engagement and driving revenue growth. Its comprehensive reporting capabilities further assist organizations in tracking performance and optimizing operations.
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