Clairvest Group Inc
Private equityToronto · Growth–Late Stage · 49 people tracked
Also known as CLAIRVEST GP MANAGECO INC.
Investment thesis
Clairvest partners with entrepreneurs to help build strategically significant, owner-led businesses. As the largest investor in its own funds, it co-invests its own capital alongside institutional investors, sharing risk with management teams. The firm positions itself as a long-term value creator focused on fundamental company-building rather than market timing or financial engineering, and typically seeks minority positions aligned with operating partners' interests. It supports management through key milestones such as growth, acquisitions, and succession, drawing on a well-developed value-creation playbook built over more than 30 years of experience.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 49 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 25 of 31 portfolio companiesCleantech ×6Circular Economy ×5Healthtech ×4Logistics & Supply Chain ×4Gaming ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Climate Tech ×2Construction Tech ×2
HQs:United States×9Canada×7
Investments · 31 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAccel Entertainment is a video gaming terminal operator that provides gaming machines, redemption machines, and amusement devices to bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, and fraternal and veteran organizations.
GamingHardwareBurr Ridge, US
Michael Marino(Executive Officer)Mathew Ellis(Executive Officer)Mark Phelan(Executive Officer)Derek Harmer(Executive Officer)Andrew Rubenstein(Executive Officer, Director)
Abra Dental is a dental practice offering general and orthodontic services, including cleanings, exams, and more complex procedures, for adults and children.
HealthtechNewark, US
Acera Insurance is a Canadian, employee-owned insurance brokerage offering personal, business, and group benefits coverage, including car, home, travel, tenant, equine, motorcycle, and off-road vehicle insurance.
InsurTech
AlsoEnergy provides an edge-to-cloud software platform, including its PowerTrack application, for monitoring, managing, and optimizing clean energy assets such as solar and battery storage systems.
CleantechEnergySaaS
Arrowhead Landfill, a Waste Connections company, operates a rail-served waste disposal landfill in the United States serving customers across 33 states.
Circular EconomyCleantech
Bluetree is a multi-specialty, multi-branded dental group operating a network of affiliated private dental and orthodontic practices, with a central services team handling administration such as accounting, HR, marketing, billing, and technology.
HealthtechReno, US
Boca Bio provides biospecimen procurement, clinical research services, and central laboratory testing through a global sourcing network for life-sciences and drug-discovery organizations.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Beneficial Reuse Management (BRM) provides resource recovery services that convert non-hazardous industrial by-products and waste streams into value-added materials such as soil amendments.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Brunswick Bierworks is a Canadian contract and private/white label brewery that produces beer and other beverages for brands, retailers, and restaurants.
Advanced ManufacturingFoodTech
DMS (Digital Media Solutions) is a performance marketing company that connects consumers and brands using proprietary media platforms, data, and technology to drive high-volume consumer acquisition across multiple verticals.
AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech
Discovery Mining Services provides remote exploration camps for the mining and mineral exploration industry, offering camps for rentals or purchase along with expediting, logistical support, environmental clean-up support, equipment rentals, and dangerous goods documentation and packaging.
HardwareLogistics & Supply Chain
DTG provides hauling and site services including dumpster rentals, general hauling, portable restrooms, scrap metal recycling, and electronics recycling.
Circular EconomyConstruction TechLogistics & Supply ChainSeattle, US
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino is a casino, hotel, dining, and live entertainment venue located on Tsuut'ina Nation land near Calgary.
ConsumerGamingTravel & Hospitality
F12 is a Canadian managed IT services provider offering IT support, cybersecurity, cloud, and consulting under a single service plan.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Alex Webb(Founder)
Momentum Solutions provides custom, full-scale air charter services for the transport of people, cargo, and life-sustaining supplies globally, including in challenging or crisis environments.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners operates a network of 70+ physical therapy clinics offering musculoskeletal and orthopedic treatment, advanced diagnostics, and rehabilitation programs to patients.
HealthtechWellness & Fitness
NexTech provides full-spectrum aviation and tactical communications for federal diplomatic security and government programs, including secure UNCLAS, SECRET, and Top Secret voice, video, data, and radio links across command centers, aircraft, and airports.
Defense TechGovTech
NovaSource Power provides operations and maintenance (O&M) and asset optimization services for utility-scale solar and battery storage systems, serving renewable energy asset owners.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Red Oak Sanitation & Recycling provides residential and commercial waste collection, recycling, yard waste and bulk item removal, and junk removal services, along with tailored offerings for HOAs and local governments.
Circular EconomyImpact & Social Good
Redstone Food Group manufactures bakery products including artisan par-bake and sliced breads, frozen dough, croissants, garlic bread, coffee cakes, muffin batters, and cookies.
Advanced ManufacturingFoodTech
Jan Gorecki(Founder)Rob Wheeler(Owner)
Star Waste Systems is a locally owned waste management provider offering trash pickup, recycling, dumpster and roll-off container rentals for residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial customers.
Circular EconomyCleantech
The Nash Casino is an entertainment venue in Pheasant Lane Mall offering gaming machines, table games, a two-story DraftKings Sportsbook, and multiple food and drink locations.
ConsumerGaming
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioAccel EntertainmentNYSE: ACEL
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Clairvest Group Inc invest at?
- Clairvest Group Inc invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Clairvest Group Inc's typical check size?
- Clairvest Group Inc typically writes checks of $25M – $100M.
- What sectors does Clairvest Group Inc focus on?
- Clairvest Group Inc focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Defense Tech, Energy, Gaming, InsurTech, Media & Entertainment, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Clairvest Group Inc located?
- Clairvest Group Inc is headquartered in Toronto, CA.
- Does Clairvest Group Inc lead rounds?
- Clairvest Group Inc typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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