Clairvest Group Inc
Private equityToronto · Growth–Late Stage · 58 people tracked
Also known as CLAIRVEST GP MANAGECO INC.
Investment thesis
Clairvest seeks to create equity value by partnering with experienced managers who have a proven track record and have personally invested in their businesses. It typically invests as a minority partner (without requiring majority ownership) and targets companies with EBITDA between $10 million and $50 million, deploying $25 million to $100 million in equity per portfolio company. The firm favors growing industries characterized by recurring revenue, fragmented competition, economies of scale, and attractive margins. Common situations include providing growth capital, simplifying shareholder bases, owner de-risking, de-leveraging balance sheets, and owner transitions.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 28, 2026.
Team · 58 people
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What they invest in
from 26 of 31 portfolio companiesCleantech ×7Circular Economy ×5Consumer ×5Logistics & Supply Chain ×5Gaming ×4Healthtech ×4Construction Tech ×3Defense Tech ×3
HQs:United States×11Canada×8
Investments · 31 tracked
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Accel 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)
Co-investorsLakewest Venture Partners
Abra Dental is a family dental practice offering services ranging from cleanings and fillings to braces, implants, and veneers for children and families.
HealthtechNewark, US
Acera Insurance is an independent, employee-owned insurance brokerage serving individuals, families and businesses across Canada, offering custom coverage through partnerships with over 100 insurance providers.
InsurTechMarketplacesPropTech
Lee Rogersin
AlsoEnergy provides edge-to-cloud monitoring, controls, and analytics software for managing and optimizing clean energy portfolios across utility, commercial and industrial, and aggregated residential solar, EV, and storage assets.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergySaaS
Arrowhead Landfill, a Waste Connections company, operates a high-capacity waste disposal facility in the United States that relies primarily on rail transport to receive waste from customers across 33 states.
Circular EconomyCleantech
William Gayin
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 sourcing for life sciences research through its BioSpecimen360 offering.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Beneficial Reuse Management (BRM) designs beneficial reuse programs that turn industrial by-products and waste streams — such as cement kiln dust, by-product gypsum, foundry by-products, lime, biosolids, and recycled wallboard — into value-added products, operating manufacturing facilities and a US distribution network.
AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsChicago, US
Dave Schuurman(Founder)Robert Spoerri(CEO)inTrevor Schuurman(CEO & President)
Delaware Park Casino is a gaming and entertainment facility offering slot machines, table games, poker, sports betting, live thoroughbred racing, simulcast wagering, and dining, located south of Wilmington, Delaware.
ConsumerGamingWilmington, US
Digital Media Solutions (DMS) is a performance marketing company that provides data, technology, and lead generation services to help business partners acquire customers and grow.
AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech
Joe Marinucci(Founder)in
Co-investorsLion Capital
Discovery Mining Services provides support services for mining and remote operations, including camp rentals and construction, environmental cleanup, logistical support, expediting, and dangerous goods documentation and packaging.
Construction TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainYellowknife, CA
Malcolm McLean(Co-founder & Vice-President)Rod Brown(Co-founder & Vice-President)
DTG is a hauling company offering dumpster rentals, grapple truck services, and portable sanitation across the Pacific Northwest, serving construction, demolition, and industrial projects.
Circular EconomyConstruction TechLogistics & Supply ChainSeattle, US
New Rochelle, N.Y. equipment rental company serving the NY/NJ/CT tri-state area, acquired by Herc Rentals in 2024.
London-based B2B supplier of turnkey sportsbook, casino, retail and player account management technology, acquired by EveryMatrix in 2024.
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino is an entertainment destination on Tsuut'ina Nation land near Calgary, Alberta, offering slot machines, table games, a hotel, dining, live entertainment, and event/banquet spaces.
ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentTravel & Hospitality
Hyderabad-based online skill-gaming company operating the Ace2Three, A23 Rummy and A23 Poker real-money card platforms in India.
Momentum Solutions provides life-support and air charter logistics services for governments, humanitarian, and emergency operations, including large group passenger charters and workforce transportation.
Defense TechImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSector AgnosticTravel & HospitalityToronto, CA
Stephen Arbib(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)Allen B. Graham(President)Emily Duncan(Chief Operating Officer)David Atkins(VP of Operations & Regulatory Affairs)Joseph Grimaldi(Chief Financial Officer)
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
NCS Engineers, founded in 1998, provides planning, design, process optimization, pilot testing, permitting, and construction support services for water, wastewater, electrical, and environmental infrastructure projects.
CleantechClimate TechConstruction Tech
Ram Narasimhan(President and CEO)Steven Winchester(Chief Strategy Officer)Cody Roberts(Chief Financial Officer)Erin Narasimhan(Chief Personnel Officer)
Operator of the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, NJ, a harness racing, wagering, sportsbook and events venue.
Nextech Solutions builds an edge activation platform for deploying and managing computing infrastructure in disconnected, degraded, intermittent, and limited-bandwidth (DDIL) environments, with a focus on defense and military use such as U.S.
Cloud ComputingDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
NovaSource Power Services is an operations and maintenance (O&M) service provider for solar power projects, covering off-grid, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale installations.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Akshay Sagar(Chief Executive Officer)Angie McPherson(Chief Human Resources Officer)Irfan Bharde(SVP & Chief Commercial Officer)Megan(Senior Vice President of Global EHS and Quality)
Red Oak Sanitation is a waste removal and sanitation company providing residential and municipal trash collection services across North Georgia, including Hall, Gwinnett, Forsyth, and Fulton Counties.
Circular EconomyCleantechImpact & Social Good
Lynn Luce(Owner)
Redstone Foods supplies artisan breads, including parbake and thaw-and-sell sliced breads, frozen dough, and rolls.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTech
Jan Gorecki(Founder)Rob Wheeler(Owner)
Star Waste Systems provides residential curbside trash and recycling collection, including scheduled household waste pickup, recycling programs, and special collections for bulky items.
Circular EconomyCleantechLogistics & Supply ChainBoston, US
Mr. Sperduto(CEO)
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
Winters Bros.
Exits · 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioAccel EntertainmentNYSE: ACELArrowhead Environmental Partnersacq. by Waste Connections
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Clairvest Group Inc made?
- Clairvest Group Inc has 31 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- 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, Biotech, Cleantech, Construction Tech, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, Energy, Gaming, Healthtech, InsurTech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, 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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