About

A boutique entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring, operating, and growing small and medium sized businesses in Canada.

Approach

Our transparent acquisition process allows business owners a smooth transition out of day-to-day operations. Our investment strategy is built on strong fundamentals and delivers outsized returns through process-driven value creation.

AI Turnbull

Partner

Al Turnbull has extensive experience in the Canadian capital markets and corporate law sector, bringing a unique perspective and skillset to Mercurian Capital Partners. Before joining MCP, Al worked as a capital markets and corporate lawyer at a leading Canadian law firm, where he developed extensive expertise in the private and public markets. Throughout his legal career, Al specialized in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, limited partnership formation and structuring, and securities law. Al has established himself as a proficient deal maker, deal structurer, and capital raiser throughout his time with MCP and as a lawyer.

His legal acumen is complemented by significant governance experience, having served two years on the Board of Governors of the University of Manitoba, overseeing total revenues exceeding $900 million and an operating budget of over $500 million. In addition, Al was twice elected President of the University of Manitoba Students’ Union, a full-time paid position. During his two-year tenure, he was the official spokesperson and led the organization with an operating budget of $2 million, six operating businesses and over 100 full and part-time employees.

Raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but having lived and travelled broadly, Al has a deep appreciation for the outdoors, enjoying fishing, hiking, and various other sports. Al enjoys philanthropic work, having co-founded a Canadian charity called CompanionLink, which calls aim at helping older adults living alone or in care facilities make meaningful connections in their communities to combat isolation and loneliness.

A lifelong learner, he continually seeks new challenges and opportunities for growth. Al is committed to excellence and innovation in the deal space, leveraging his extensive legal and business background to drive success at Mercurian Capital Partners.

Shea Hamilton

Partner
Shea Hamilton is a former Professional Hockey Player, now an Investor and Entrepreneur. Shea is a Partner and Co-founder of MCP.

Shea has been active in multiple industries in his business career as both an Operating executive and Investor. Shea began his career at Kalshea Commodities Inc, a commodity trading firm, where he oversaw the international export division. After his time at Kalshea, Shea founded Volume Freight Solutions, a third-party logistics company where he served as CEO, overseeing the company’s vision, strategy, and daily operations. Under his leadership, the company experienced significant growth eventually ranking by Profit 500 as Canada’s 4th Fastest-Growing company at the time of his exit.

In 2021, Shea founded Component Logistics, a boutique logistics and supply chain consulting company. Shea served as CEO for 2 years and recently has transitioned to the advisory board.

Shea has also co-founded Vill Room Inc., a pre-fab dwelling and accessory manufacturer based in Manitoba, Canada.