Our Model is Based on Trust

Legacy Preservation

Retiring business owners will be confident with the quality continuance of their legacy.

Ownership Mindset

Having been owners, we are fully committed to the success of the transaction and operations of the company.

People-First Approach

The single most important part of a successful business is the people who make it happen – they are the priority.

Investing with Purpose

Small and medium sized businesses are the backbone of our economy. We believe in strengthening businesses and having a positive impact on local communities.

Community

SMEs are the backbone of our economy and local communities

Employment

SMEs account for a majority of employment in Canada

Legacy

Building and preserving generational legacy for owners and investors

Dedicated Team

We started MCP to build upon the legacy of incredible founders and to create greater opportunities for their companies and their people. Having all operated businesses, we know what it’s like to navigate opportunities and challenges – the highs and lows. We also know there’s a better way to exit a company, to preserve legacy and build up the next generation of leadership.

We bring the horsepower and growth vision of blue-chip investment funds but we do that with the spirit of entrepreneurship and genuine care for people.

Our team brings experience in private equity, entrepreneurship, M&A and law across North America. Together we have experience growing companies from the $0 to $40mm range (Volume Freight, Colourific Coatings), and also at the $20mm to >$2.0bn range at exit (U.S. Robotics). Our combined industry expertise spans industrial / energy services, transportation & logistics and technology.

Bio

Elling Dahlen

Partner
  • Served as Co-CEO of Ontario-based Industrial Coating Company which grew from 30-90 employees.
  • Over a decade of M&A advisory and investing experience in the private and public markets at a top global investment bank and New York hedge fund.
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Shea Hamilton

Partner
  • Serial entrepreneur with a background in owning and operating companies globally.
  • Grew startup company to be Profit 500 Canada’s 4th fastest growing company.
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AI Turnbull

Partner
  • Experience in the private and public markets as a corporate and capital markets lawyer at a leading Canadian law firm based out of Toronto, Ontario.
  • Proficient deal maker and structurer with extensive experience in M&A, private equity, venture capital, limited partnerships, and securities law.
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Elling Dahlen

Partner
  • Over a decade of M&A advisory and investing experience in the private and public markets at a top global investment bank and New York hedge fund
  • Experience owning, operating, and growing companies in Canada
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Shea Hamilton

Partner
  • Serial entrepreneur with a background in owning and operating companies globally
  • Grew startup company to be Profit 500 Canada’s 4th fastest growing company
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Elling Dahlen

Partner
Prior to Co-Founding MCP, Elling was Co-CEO and Board Member of Colourific Coatings and Co-Founder and Partner at Cassiar Partners. Colourific Coatings is an industrial coatings business based out of Mississauga, Ontario. Cassiar Partners is a boutique investment firm focused on acquiring and operating small businesses in Canada. At Cassiar Partners, Elling was also involved in multiple acquisitions and served on the Board of Community Electric Limited, a Saskatoon-based electrical contractor with locations across Canada.

Prior to that, Elling was an Investment Analyst covering North American industrial companies at Balyasny Asset Management, a $7bn hedge fund based out of New York, where he spent considerable time meeting and working with management teams as part of his investment process. He worked in Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan prior to that, where he spent a majority of his time working on M&A processes both on the buy-side and sell-side for clients.

Elling grew up in Abbotsford, BC, and received his BComm (Hons) in Finance and Real Estate from the Sauder School of Business at UBC.

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.

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.