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BRK Capital
BRK Capital was established in 2016 by Glenn J. Chamandy. The firm manages wealth generated by the Chamandy family through Gildan Activewear.
BRK Capital
BRK Capital was established in 2016 by Glenn J. Chamandy. The firm manages wealth generated by the Chamandy family through Gildan Activewear. It operates from Montreal and maintains a foundation that supports philanthropic activities. The investment program covers public markets via macro strategies and allocations to external equity managers. Private markets receive capital through fund commitments, co-investments, and standalone direct equity deals in North American companies. Positions are held alongside managers such as Sagard in credit strategies and Browning West in activist situations. Geographic reach includes North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, South America, and Oceania. Investment criteria require proven management teams, alignment through co-investment, and clear exit paths. Team size and total deployment figures are not publicly stated. Additional offices beyond the Montreal headquarters are not disclosed. The firm maintains the Chamandy Foundation and holds real assets including Apes Hill Barbados and residential properties in Quebec. Karim B. Abuani serves as President and Chief Investment Officer. Steven Chamandy acts as a principal. BRK Capital sources deals through long-standing relationships with general partners and family-office peers rather than broad auctions. This network supplies co-investment rights and direct opportunities that sit outside standard fund mandates. The single-family structure allows decisions without external LP reporting cycles.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2016
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Montreal
Corporate office
600 de Maisonneuve West, Suite 2410, Montreal, QC, H3A 3J2, Canada
Principals
Glenn J. Chamandy
Founder
Karim B. Abuani
President and Chief Investment Officer
Steven Chamandy
Principal
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at BRK Capital?
Glenn J. Chamandy serves as founder. Karim B. Abuani holds the title of President and Chief Investment Officer. Steven Chamandy participates as a principal.
How does BRK Capital source proprietary deal flow?
The firm relies on relationships with general partners for co-investment rights. It also pursues direct investments alongside trusted managers and other family offices.
Does BRK Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
BRK Capital commits to funds, executes co-investments, and makes standalone direct private equity investments in North American companies.
What investment stages does BRK Capital typically target?
The firm maintains a long-term horizon in private markets and does not restrict activity to a single stage. Public market exposure follows macro sector and geography selection.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The capital originates from the Chamandy family stake in Gildan Activewear, founded by Glenn J. Chamandy and his brother Greg Chamandy.
Does BRK Capital maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
The Chamandy Foundation operates alongside the investment office. Amel Murad Chamandy participates in its board-level activities.
What is BRK Capital's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm seeks co-investment opportunities to augment returns and leverage GP due diligence. Criteria include alignment of interests and access to non-auction processes.
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