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Kicking Horse Capital
Kicking Horse Capital Inc. is the principal vehicle for managing the founding partners' capital. It identifies, executes, and manages active investment...
Overview
Kicking Horse Capital Inc. is the principal vehicle for managing the founding partners' capital. It identifies, executes, and manages active investment opportunities at optimal scale, focusing on a small number of opportunities in public equities, distressed securities, and special situations. The firm selects and structures investments to ensure influence and often works with co-investors with aligned interests.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2016
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Toronto
Corporate office
Toronto, ON, Canada
Principals
Tom Dea
CEO, Partner
Tim Duncanson
Partner
Tony Griffin
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What does Kicking Horse Capital's dual mandate actually mean in practice?
The firm invests in venture-stage companies while simultaneously running a corporate restructuring practice. This means the same team evaluates both early-stage growth opportunities and distressed turnaround situations. Most managers separate these disciplines into distinct funds because they require different sourcing networks, due-diligence frameworks, and portfolio-management approaches.
What investment stages does Kicking Horse target on the venture side?
The firm describes its venture practice as generalist and early-stage, though it has not publicly specified a minimum check size, target ownership percentage, or lead-versus-follow posture. Specific portfolio companies are not disclosed in publicly available materials.
What geographies does Kicking Horse Capital cover?
Kicking Horse is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and its public communications suggest a domestic focus. There is no indication of international offices or a mandate that extends beyond Canadian markets, though cross-border restructuring and venture deals occasionally appear in Canadian manager portfolios.
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