For Business Owners
Since inception in 2002, Chrysalis has participated in a wide array of corporate finance transactions and advisory mandates with a total value in excess of $1.5 billion.
If you are looking to sell your business, it’s a big decision, and we may be the right team to help you navigate it…
We have over 200 years of combined business experience in the fields of investment banking, principal investing, financial management, business operations and corporate law as well as an extensive network of investors and strategic partners throughout North America- all of which gives us the confidence, know-how and ability to effectively add value to our portfolio of businesses and generate meaningful returns to business owners.
How we work
We are focused on the acquisition of most types of Western Canadian-based businesses with a proven track record of profitability, meaningful market share and strong management.
Our Approach
We apply our broad business skillsets and expertise to acquire control positions in SMEs that satisfy a rigorous set of criteria. In turn, we will align with the incumbent management team to unlock latent value and pursue growth through operational enhancement, organic expansion and follow-on acquisitions.
What we look for
Business criteria and preferred financial characteristics
- Demonstrated track record of commerciality
- EBITDA of $1 - $5 million and enterprise values of $3 - $30 million with significant upside potential
- Western Canada-based
- Industry-agnostic, with emphasis on consumer services and products and tech-lagging service businesses
- Excluding oil and gas, renewable energy, real estate, high-tech (R&D intensive), or startups
Helpful Resources
Selling a business can seem overwhelming and we want to ensure every Chrysalis partner makes the right choice for their unique circumstances. Here are some handy reference guides that may help.
