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

Our Investment Process

Introduction
Expression of Interest (EOI)
Letter of Intent (LOI)
Due Diligence
Closing
Transition Period
  • Mutual NDA signed
  • Introductory meetings conducted
  • Initial info provided to MCP
  • MCP submits EOI
  • Additional info provided to MCP
  • Mutual LOI signed
  • MCP conducts commercial, financial, and legal diligence
  • Mutual purchase agreement signed
  • MCP transfers funds to vendor
  • MCP steps in as operator
  • Vendor transitions out
Introduction
• Mutual NDA signed
• Introductory meetings conducted
Expression of Interest (EOI)
• Initial info provided to MCP
• MCP submits EOI
Letter of Intent (LOI)
•Additional info provided to MCP
• Mutual LOI signed
Due Diligence
• MCP conducts commercial, financial, and legal diligence
Closing
• Mutual purchase agreement signed
• MCP transfers funds to vendor
Transition Period
• MCP steps in as operator
• Vendor transitions out

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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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.