Fundraising FoxTerraNova Partners
Private equityToronto · Growth · 5 people tracked
Also known as CPEP MANAGER INC. · Terranova
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Investment thesis
TerraNova Partners is a mid-market private equity firm focused on preeminent mid-sized North American companies with strong growth prospects and outstanding management teams. The firm invests its own capital together with third-party capital and takes a long-term perspective, partnering closely with companies to create sustainable value. It emphasizes alignment with founding entrepreneurs and continuity of ownership, inviting operational leaders to participate in the ownership and value they help build. TerraNova's approach centers on partnership, character, curiosity, modesty, and rigorous analysis, combining its financial and operational expertise with the entrepreneurial spirit of the companies it backs.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 27, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website
Founder of TerraNova Partners, an entrepreneur and investor with experience in investment and merchant banking, private equity, and public investments. He previously co-founded and served as President of Polar Capital Corporation and began his career at Burns Fry Limited.
Joined TerraNova Partners as a Partner in 2019. He was previously President and Managing Partner of Kilmer Capital Partners, a Toronto mid-market private equity fund, leading investments across industrials, electronics, media, food, business services, and consumer products.
A founding Partner of TerraNova Partners who originates, executes, and monitors investments while working with management teams. He previously worked in investment banking and private equity at Polar Capital, Lehman Brothers, Credit Suisse, and Littlejohn & Co.
A Partner at TerraNova Partners with over a decade of finance experience, responsible for deal acquisitions and execution and working with portfolio companies. He previously worked in investment banking and private equity at JJR Private Capital and in corporate banking at TD Bank.
A Principal at TerraNova Partners responsible for research, analysis, and execution for portfolio company transactions. He previously articled at Siskinds LLP working on corporate transactional and litigation matters.
What they invest in
from 1 of 9 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 ×1Gaming ×1Marketplaces ×1
Investments · 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSpellfire is a digital and physical collectible card game (CCG) available across Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android, offering players companion tools, a digital card marketplace, and a shop for physical cards.
Crypto & Web3GamingMarketplaces
Co-investorsSynapse VenturesAutonomy CapitalDAO MakerFaculty GroupGenblock CapitalMaven Capital+2 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Aventine Investment CounselCarma Corp.Compact Power Equipment RentalsDecision Point Research Inc.Luminor Environmental Inc.Signature Risk Partners Inc.TI GroupYork Analytical Laboratories
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has TerraNova Partners made?
- TerraNova Partners has 9 tracked investments.
- What stage does TerraNova Partners invest at?
- TerraNova Partners invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does TerraNova Partners focus on?
- TerraNova Partners focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is TerraNova Partners located?
- TerraNova Partners is headquartered in Toronto, CA.
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