YOUR LEGACY, OUR COMMITMENT. EMPOWERING GROWTH THROUGH TRANSiTION.
Our mission is to be the trusted choice for Canadians transitioning their businesses, ensuring a seamless transfer of ownership while preserving the legacy, culture, and community impact they’ve built. We are not your typical Private Equity. We are committed to ensuring the long-term health of your business, providing stability for employees, and allowing you to enjoy a well-deserved retirement with confidence.
OUR VALUE PROPOSITION
Preserving your legacy is our commitment. Valentis Capital is ready to buy and fully operate your business, providing you a unique transition opportunity into retirement. Unlike Private Equity, our goal is to honour and build upon the foundation you have created. Valentis has an indefinite investment horizon, ensuring the continuity of your business for the long term.
Canada Is Undergoing The Largest Generational Wealth Transfer IN HISTORY
$2T
Assets shifting ownership across Canada in the next 10 years
500K
Small Businesses are owned by Baby Boomers
76%
Of Business owners plan to sell or transfer within a decade
Only 9%
Of Small Businesses have formal transition plans
(Resources: Succession Tsunami and Key Small Business Statistics in Canada)
Small Business Owners Typically Face Five Pathways For Transitioning Their Businesses
VALENTIS CAPITAL
Firms acquiring small businesses via Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) for the purposes of continued operations
LIQUIDATION
Cease operations, least attractive to the owner, legacy ceases
FAMILY SUCCESSION
Tranfer to relatives/ kids, potential for skill gaps
VALENTIS CAPITAL
Firms acquiring small businesses via Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) for the purposes of continued operations
SELL TO BDC
Sale to government-backed bank, limited flexibility
INTERNAL TRANSFER
Passing to employees, may lack strategic vision
ETA Is An Emerging Pathway Tailored To Meet The Needs Of Small Business Transitions
ETA is a model where entrepreneurs raise funds through a search fund to acquire and operate small businesses. It involves two key phases:
Fundraising: A search fund is established, backed by investors who believe in the entrepreneur’s ability to find and grow a promising business.
Acquisition: The entrepreneur identifies and purchases a business, working closely with the owner to ensure a smooth transition before taking over operations.
ETA provides a structured, entrepreneur-led approach to maintaining your business’s legacy and unlocking its future potential. For more information see our “What is ETA?” video here.
