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August Corporate Partners
August Corporate Partners — a Canadian family-office holding company since 1983, with over 400 employees in manufacturing, wholesale, retail and real...
August Corporate Partners
Founded in 1983, August Corporate Partners is a Canadian holding company structured as a single-family office. The firm does not disclose its principals or the source of its wealth, but its leadership team includes Mike Low as Chief Operating Officer of the August Group of Companies and Steve Reynolds as Vice President of Business Development. August acquires private companies in manufacturing, wholesale, retail and real estate — targeting firms with stable financials, established brand and proven management. Its portfolio includes Welco Lumber Co., Everest Services Centre Inc. (the largest franchisee in the Mr. Lube Canada Group), Nooksack Group, Xylan Logistics, Exocor, and Silvastar USA Corp. The firm emphasizes long-term holding: "We do not believe that profitable divestiture validates acquisition." Investments span Canada and the United States. The firm employs over 400 people. It maintains headquarters in Burnaby, British Columbia, with regional offices in Toronto and Montreal. Recent operational events include the appointment of Steven Conroy as President of Welco Lumber Corporation in April 2024 and the appointment of Steve Reynolds as Vice President of Business Development in August 2025. August's structural differentiator is its patient, permanent-capital model. With no outside shareholders, the firm faces no pressure to deliver short-term returns. It describes its role as an "active holding company" that elevates strategic, financial, managerial, technological and human resources within portfolio companies — a governance structure that prioritizes sustainable growth over exit timelines.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
1983
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Burnaby
Corporate office
Burnaby, Canada
Additional offices
Toronto · Montreal
Principals
Mike Low
Chief Operating Officer, August Group of Companies
Steve Reynolds
Vice President of Business Development
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at August Corporate Partners?
August does not publicly name its ultimate investment decision-makers or principals. Its executive team includes Mike Low, appointed Chief Operating Officer of the August Group of Companies in November 2025, and Steve Reynolds, appointed Vice President of Business Development in August 2025. The firm does not disclose a CEO or CIO on its website.
Is August Corporate Partners structured as a single-family office?
Yes. August describes itself as an "active holding company" with no outside shareholders, a structure consistent with a private or single-family office. It emphasizes patient capital and long-term holding over short-term exits. The firm does not operate as a fund or a multi-family office.
What investment stages does August typically target?
August acquires private companies that are well-managed, profitable, and have stable reliable results — typically mature businesses rather than startups or distressed assets. It targets firms in manufacturing, wholesale and retail sectors, and also owns real estate. The firm holds these acquisitions indefinitely.
How does August source proprietary deal flow?
August does not detail its sourcing strategy publicly. The firm states it "seeks well-managed private companies" with strong brand, size and financial performance. Given its long history and operating-company structure, deal flow likely comes from direct relationships with management teams and intermediaries rather than a traditional fund-raising model.
Does August participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
All known investments are direct acquisitions into the firm's holding-company structure. August does not describe any fund-of-funds or third-party fund commitments. Its portfolio consists entirely of wholly or majority-owned operating businesses.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
August does not disclose the origin of its wealth or its founding principal. The firm was established in 1983 and has built its portfolio through retained earnings and reinvestment. The source of initial capital remains private.
Does August maintain philanthropic structures?
August does not mention any philanthropic arm or foundation on its website. Its public profile is limited to the holding company and its portfolio businesses.
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