Clairvest Group Inc.: A merchant bank investing in and accelerating growth for diverse companies.
Location
Toronto, Ontario, CA
Founded
1987
Clairvest Group is a merchant bank that invests in established and emerging companies across various sectors. The firm focuses on providing growth capital and strategic support to accelerate the development of its portfolio companies. Clairvest's investments span multiple stages, including seed, private equity, and other rounds, with investment sizes ranging from $1.5 million to $71 million.
Notable portfolio companies include Delaware Park Racetrack & Slots, Winter Brothers Waste Systems, and Bluetree Dental. Clairvest's investment philosophy centers on partnering with entrepreneurs to drive growth and value creation. The firm recently closed its Clairvest Equity Partners VII fund at US$1.2 billion, demonstrating its continued commitment to investing in promising businesses across diverse industries.
Clairvest Group - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies6
Current Portfolio Count6
Top Investment Stages
Series B3 (50.0%)
Seed1 (16.7%)
Series C1 (16.7%)
Series D1 (16.7%)
Stage Mix
Series B 50%Seed 17%Series C 17%Series D 17%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
