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Kilmer Group

Family office

Toronto · Growth–Late Stage · 25 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Kilmer Group is a multi-generational family-owned and professionally managed investment and business development platform headquartered in Toronto. It comprises several affiliated entities including Kilmer Van Nostrand Co. Limited, Kilmer Capital Partners, Kilmer Brownfield Management, KD Infrastructure, Kilmer Sports Inc. and Kilmer Sports Ventures. The firm concentrates its capital across three verticals: private equity, infrastructure and real estate, and sports and media. Drawing on a long heritage as owners and operators, it emphasizes operational excellence, growth-oriented stewardship and long-term trusting relationships to create value for its stakeholders.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.

Stage
Growth–Late Stage
Check
$75M – $500M
HQ
Toronto, ON, CA
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
63
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
3

Team · 25 people

from the firm's website
Lawrence Tanenbaum, OC· Chairman & CEO
Michael Griffiths· Vice Chair
Thomas Kornya· President
Andrew Nairne· Senior V.P., Accounting & Administrationin
Chris Smith· Director, Information Technology
Courtney Glen· Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications
Daniel Benson· Special Advisor
Evan Hart· Director, Tax and Financial Planningin
Jonah Friedman· Manager, Finance
Michael Calpin· Vice President, Investee Finance & Accountingin
Mike Corbett· Treasurerin
Rachel Rodrigues· Chief Financial Officer
Ryan Wilson· Senior Manager, Treasury
Shane McAdam· Vice President & Head, Business Developmentin
Steven Bloom· Executive V.P., Finance and Operations
Todd Parsons· CEO, Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited
Wayne Carson· President, Kilmer Infrastructure Developments Inc.in

What they invest in

from 21 of 63 portfolio companies

Consumer ×6Media & Entertainment ×6Advanced Manufacturing ×5Construction Tech ×4Sports Tech ×4FoodTech ×3PropTech ×3Enterprise Software ×2

HQs:Canada×15France×2United States×1

Investments · 63 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
Ttecttec.comNASDAQ: TTEC

Kenneth D. Tuchman(Chairman and Chief Executive Officer)Chris Brown(President of TTEC Digital)inKenneth R. Wagers(Chief Financial Officer)John Abou(President of TTEC Engage)David J. Seybold(Chief Executive Officer for TTEC Digital)Margaret B. McLean(Chief Legal and Risk Officer)

Altasciencesaltasciences.comin

Altasciences operates a drug development platform that integrates nonclinical research, bioanalysis, manufacturing, and Phase I/II clinical execution to compress early-stage drug development timelines from industry standards of 27–51 months to as little as 18 months.

BiotechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesLaval, CA

Marie-Hélène Raigneau(Chief Executive Officer)inCatherine Konidas(Chief Administrative Officer)inDr. Beatrice Setnik(Chief Scientific Officer)Dr. Gaetano Morelli(Executive Vice President Medical Affairs, Chief Medical Officer)Steve Mason(Co-Chief Operating Officer)inRobert Sabelli(Co-Chief Operating Officer)in

Co-investorsNovo HoldingsSignet Healthcare Partners

Argonautsargonauts.ca𝕏

A professional Canadian football team competing in the Canadian Football League, publishing team news, game recaps, and player signings.

Media & EntertainmentSports TechToronto, CA

Asseasse.frin𝕏

AS Saint-Étienne is a French professional football club competing in Ligue 2, presenting match schedules, ticketing, news, and video content on ASSE.TV, along with a youth academy and a women's team.

Media & EntertainmentSports TechSaint-Étienne, FR

Billybishopairportbillybishopairport.comin𝕏

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is an airport located at the foot of Bathurst Street near downtown Toronto, serving travellers flying to over 20 destinations.

Mobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalityToronto, CA

Brunswick Lift Rentalsbrunswickliftrentals.cain

Brunswick Lift Rentals provides aerial lift and material handling equipment rental across Atlantic Canada, with a fleet exceeding 2,000 units from major manufacturers.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechAtlantic Canada, CA

Canary Districtcanarydistrict.com

Legacy community from the 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Games Athletes Village in downtown Toronto, developed under a P3 with Infrastructure Ontario and DREAM.

Cereliacerelia.comin

Cérélia manufactures ready-to-bake dough products such as pie, pizza and pastry doughs, along with crêpes, pancakes, waffles, flatbread and cookies.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTech

Coalisioncoalision.comin

Coalision is a Montreal-based Canadian apparel brand that designs and sells outerwear and activewear, including waterproof rain jackets, trench coats, bombers, joggers, and yoga mats.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMontreal, CA

Cokecanadacokecanada.comin

The company operates a network of sales, distribution centres, and manufacturing facilities serving customers across Canada.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerCalgary, CA

Todd Parsons(CEO)inTony Chow(President)in

Cypressfivestarcypressfivestar.com

Cypress Five Star Inc operates fast casual restaurant franchises, including Blaze Pizza and Five Guys locations across Canada and the United States.

ConsumerFoodTech

Jay Wilsonin

Experiencebrightwaterexperiencebrightwater.ca

Brightwater is a 72-acre master planned waterfront community in Port Credit, offering residential living alongside public spaces, retail, and lakefront amenities.

Construction TechPropTechPort Credit, CA

Give & Gogiveandgo.comAcquired

Give and Go manufactures and sells packaged baked goods and granola bars in small batches using whole grain oats and natural ingredients.

ConsumerFoodTech

Co-investorsOMERS Private Equity Inc.

Igametvigametv.com

IGameTV is a website that publishes short reviews and articles about popular TV game shows and other television programs, covering titles like Family Feud, Press Your Luck, and Match Game.

Media & Entertainment

Interforinterfor.comin

Interfor is one of the world's largest lumber providers, operating mills globally to produce quality wood products for customers worldwide.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechNew MaterialsBurnaby, CA

Keelesdalekeelesdale.com

Daniels Keelesdale is a 12-acre master-planned residential community of condo suites and townhomes for sale and rent at Keele & Eglinton in Toronto, set in a ravine with parks and trails.

ConsumerPropTechToronto, CA

Mcgregorsocksmcgregorsocks.com

The site publishes blog-style articles covering topics such as socks and fashion alongside online gambling and sports betting in Australia.

Media & Entertainment

Mlsemlse.com

MLSE owns and operates major professional sports franchises in Toronto (NHL, NBA, MLS, CFL, AHL, and NBA G League teams) and manages Scotiabank Arena, a premier venue hosting 200+ events annually.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechToronto, CA

Quickloadlogisticsquickloadlogistics.comin

IntermodeX operates an intermodal logistics platform that connects cargo owners and industry to transportation, freight, and depot services for import and export cargo.

Logistics & Supply Chain

Reunion Crossingreunioncrossing.ca

Reunion Crossing is a residential condominium and townhome development in Toronto, offering open-concept suites and townhomes with shared amenities near The Stockyards, The Junction, and Corso Italia.

Construction TechPropTechToronto, CA

Smtcsmtc.cominDec 2020

SMTC Corporation is a mid-size provider of end-to-end electronics manufacturing services (EMS), including PCBA production, systems integration, testing, enclosure fabrication, product design, sustaining engineering, and supply chain management.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsMarkham, US

EDWARD SMITH(PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR)inRICHARD J FITZGERALD(CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER)STEVEN M WASZAK(CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER)FREDERICK WASSERMAN(Director)

BoardJ RANDALL WATERFIELD(Director)DAVID SANDBERG(Director)

Co-investorsH.I.G. Capital

Unisync Groupunisyncgroup.comin

Unisync Corp is a publicly traded uniform services company that provides managed service uniform programs and protective clothing through its subsidiaries Unisync Group Limited and Peerless Garments, serving corporate, public sector, and first responder clients in North America.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechMississauga, CA

World Fishing Networkworldfishingnetwork.com𝕏

World Fishing Network is a television network offering programming focused on saltwater and freshwater fishing, featuring instructional shows and hosts covering techniques, locations, and the fishing lifestyle for anglers of all skill levels.

Media & EntertainmentSports Tech

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

159Sw270, 300, 330 Esna Park Drive5266 & 5288 General RdAltasciences Clinical ResearchAS Saint-ÉtienneAtelka Enterprise Inc.Billy Bishop Toronto City AirportBirchleyparkBoardwalk GamingBrightwaterChaleur Forest ProductsCité MidtownCitemidtownCMC Interconnect Technologies, Inc.Coca-Cola Canada Bottling LimitedCompact Power Equipment Centers Inc.CompactpowerrentsCoretec Inc.Daniel's FirstHomeEnglish Bay BatterGame TVGive & Go Prepared Foods Corp.Gol TV CanadaHeartwoodKilmer Sports Ventures WNBA Toronto teamMaple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE)McGregor Industries Inc.MetalworksNHL NetworkOnrouteParkerProfessional Sports PublicationsPspsportsQuickload CEF Inc.ThemetalworksToronto ArgonautsTribal SportswearVansco ElectronicsWarren Paving and Materials GroupWnba

Exits · 4

1 IPOs · 3 acquisitions · showing 3

TtecNASDAQ: TTECAtelka Enterprise Inc.acq. by Teletech HoldingsCoretec Inc.acq. by DDI

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Kilmer Group made?
Kilmer Group has 63 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited.
What stage does Kilmer Group invest at?
Kilmer Group invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is Kilmer Group's typical check size?
Kilmer Group typically writes checks of $75M – $500M.
What sectors does Kilmer Group focus on?
Kilmer Group focuses on Construction Tech, Media & Entertainment, PropTech, Sector Agnostic, Sports Tech.
Where is Kilmer Group located?
Kilmer Group is headquartered in Toronto, CA.
Does Kilmer Group lead rounds?
Yes, Kilmer Group leads investment rounds.
Who does Kilmer Group co-invest with?
Kilmer Group most often shares deals with H.I.G. Capital, OMERS Private Equity Inc., Signet Healthcare Partners, among 4 tracked co-investors.

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