What we do
Tandem employs an investor and operator hybrid-model to generate attractive returns. We:
01.
Build a robust acquisition pipeline
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Seek out talented teams and companies with differentiated offerings
03.
Acquire a majority interest in the company and align management and investor interests
04.
Lead growth strategies and operational improvements post-acquisition
Traditional private investment approach typically allocate capital and hire managers to operate their businesses. At Tandem, we’re hands on with our companies to produce results and ensure our investors get a clear view on progress
Top reasons why owners partner with Tandem:
- We’re investors and entrepreneurs first – Our team has built, operated, and exited businesses
- We look beyond the numbers – Good business are about great people, not financial statements
- We build win-win relationships – Creative solutions to align investor, management, and employee incentives
- We focus on value and not timelines – Our long-term capital model focuses on cash flow and sustainability of the business
- We understand the importance of Business Legacy and Founder Continuity – Working together to honor the past while building towards the future
Investment Criteria
- Company is headquartered in Canada
- Differentiated or demonstrated market leadership in its products or services
- Annual EBITDA between $1 to $5 million
- Stable demand drivers or thematic with changing trends
- Ambitious management team that may be interested in ownership stake
- History of growth and profitability
Investment Verticals
- Industrials
- Manufacturing
- Business services
- Healthcare services
- Software and technology
