What Makes Us Different

Keep It Simple

We make the deal structure and transition simple for owners. We focus on things that matter most to the owner and its employees. No termites here.

Empower Great People

We work with the owner and leadership to identify great people and empower its existing team to grow into more.

Catalyze Growth

We take the business and its people to new heights. To support this, MCP operates an internal group focused on leadership & growth – think of it as an extension of your company’s advisory board and leadership team.

What We Look For

Financial

  • $1 -10mm EBITDA
  • Strong margin profile
  • Low capital intensity
  • Strong free cash flow conversion

Company

  • Proven track record and reputation
  • Limited cyclicality
  • Limited customer concentration
  • Seller looking for full or majority sale

Industry

  • Stable or growing end market
  • Limited risk of technological disruption
  • Fragmented market

What We Look For

  • We Care About People
  • We Value Entrepreneurship
  • We Believe In Ownership

We Understand What Matters to Owners

  • Fair and transparent transaction with a 'win-win' outcome
  • Preserving legacy and putting people first
  • Smooth transition out of day-to-day operations
  • Flexibility and certainty of closing

What We Look For In A Business

A Great Product or Service

Customers love what you do. There is a proven track record and reputation. Your people take pride in what you do.

Identified X-Factor

Your company has a unique cultural, product and competitive edge that has been proven for years.

Team Strength

Your people love what they do and are good at it. They align with our cultural values on growth and greatness.

Financially Strong

Strong EBITDA margins, low capital intensity and clear paths to grow the company.

Industry / Big Picture

Potential to become market leader, name brand or outsized industry player in your respective sector. Strong end market conditions (ex. stable or growing end markets, secular tailwinds, solves big picture problems).

We Like Businesses That

  • Team Strength
    Your people love what they do and are good at it. They align with our cultural values on growth and greatness.
  • Identified X-Factor
    Your company has a unique cultural, product and competitive edge that has been proven for years.
  • Financially Strong
    Strong EBITDA margins, low capital intensity and clear paths to grow the company
  • Have built a great product or service
    Customers love what you do. There is a proven track record and reputation. Your people take pride in what you do.
  • Industry / Big Picture
    Potential to become market leader, name brand or outsized industry player in your respective sector. Strong end market conditions (ex. Stable or growing end markets, secular tailwinds)

Our Process

Once an LOI is signed, we commit to getting a deal done in 90 days from start to finish. We move as quickly as you can. Some of the things we value in a healthy deal structure / process are: mutual fit, founder and company happiness, vision alignment, simplicity and certainty of close.
Introduction - 1-2 Weeks
Expression of Interest (EOI) - 1-2 Weeks
Letter of Intent (LOI) -
1 Week
Due Diligence & Growth Plan - 90 Days
Closing -
Immediate
Transition Period - Immediate
  • Learn what’s important to owner
  • Get to know each other
  • Understand highlights and challenges
  • We make an offer with information in hand
  • Shape early view on growth and people
  • Assess mutual fit and vision
  • Official offer with refined view
  • Clear intention and exclusivity as partners
  • Kick off 90 days to close deal
  • We complete commercial, financial and legal diligence
  • We shape growth plan with key company execs where relevant
  • Identify key business needs in next chapter
  • Finalized purchase agreement signed by both parties
  • Funds transferred to seller
  • Celebrate milestone together
  • Simple owner transition – as fast or slow as desired
  • Empower existing people
  • MCP will fill any identified people gaps
Introduction
1-2 Weeks
• Learn what’s important to owner
• Get to know each other
• Understand highlights and challenges
Expression of Interest (EOI)
1-2 Weeks
• We make an offer with information in hand
• Shape early view on growth and people
• Assess mutual fit and vision
Letter of Intent (LOI)
1 Week
• Official offer with refined view
• Clear intention and exclusivity as partners
• Kick off 90 days to close deal
Due Diligence & Growth Plan
90 Days
• We complete commercial, financial and legal diligence
• We shape growth plan with key company execs where relevant
• Identify key business needs in next chapter
Closing
Immediate
• Finalized purchase agreement signed by both parties
• Funds transferred to seller
Transition Period
Immediate
• Simple owner transition - as fast or slow as desired
• Empower existing people
• MCP will fill any identified org. gaps

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Process-Driven Value Creation

Systems & Processes

  • Review all existing systems & processes
  • Upgrade, replace, modify as needed

Human Resources

  • Org chart review & re-vamp
  • Roles & responsibilities
  • Training & SOPs
  • Review benefits & compensation

Data Tracking & KPI’s

  • Budget process implementation
  • Accounting review
  • Capex planning
  • Data transparency & KPIs

Operations

  • Automation opportunities
  • 5S, Kaizen efficiency planning
  • Technology upgrades
  • Process design & implementation

Corporate Development

  • Update mission, vision, & values
  • Corporate strategy planning
  • Competitive landscape analysis
  • Acquisitions opportunities

Sales & Marketing

  • Sales & customer service strategy
  • Marketing review
  • Pricing analysis

We Understand What Matters to Owners

  • Fair and transparent transaction with a 'win-win' outcome
  • Legacy preservation through people-first approach
  • Smooth transition out of day-to-day operations
  • Flexibility and certainty of closing
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Shea Hamilton

Partner

Shea Hamilton is a former Professional Hockey Player, now an Investor and Entrepreneur.

Shea has been active in multiple industries in his business career as a Founder, Investor & Advisor. Shea began his career at Kalshea Commodities Inc, a commodity trading firm, where he oversaw the international export division. In 2013, 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 grew from 3 to 30 employees and was ranked by Profit 500 as Canada’s 4th Fastest-Growing company at the time of his exit.

In 2021, Shea founded Component Logistics, a 3-PL logistics company. Shea served as CEO for 2 years before transitioning to the advisory board in early 2023.

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

Shea infuses the team with invaluable insights gained from a rich background in successfully growing startups and streamlining / scaling their business operations. He excels at team building, identifying avenues for growth, and executing visionary plans for sustainable expansion.