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ONCAP
ONCAP invests in and builds value in North American headquartered small and medium-sized businesses with scalable, sustainable competitive positions, in...
ONCAP
ONCAP invests in and builds value in North American headquartered small and medium-sized businesses with scalable, sustainable competitive positions, in partnership with operating company management teams. It has a long-term track record of serving as the first significant institutional investor in many founder-owned businesses across North America. Its investment strategy aims to create value through revenue and EBITDA growth rather than financial engineering or excessive leverage, and it supports value creation strategies and infrastructure investments for sustained long-term success.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
1997
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Toronto
Corporate office
Toronto, ON, Canada
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does ONCAP differentiate its investment strategy from other mid-market private equity firms?
ONCAP states it aims to create value through revenue and EBITDA growth rather than financial engineering or excessive leverage. The firm targets North American small and medium-sized businesses with scalable competitive positions, often entering as the first institutional capital for founder-owned companies. Over 26 years, it reports never suffering a capital impairment on any realized investment.
What is ONCAP's relationship to Onex Corporation?
ONCAP is the dedicated lower mid-market private equity platform of Onex, a publicly traded alternative asset manager based in Toronto. It operates with a distinct investment team and sector focus while drawing on the origination network, operational resources, and permanent capital access of its parent firm.
What types of transactions does ONCAP typically pursue?
ONCAP executes platform buyouts, add-on acquisitions, co-investments, divestitures, expansion and late-stage growth investments, public-to-private transactions, recapitalizations, and venture debt. The firm has completed 38 platform acquisitions and more than 200 add-on acquisitions since inception.
How does ONCAP source investment opportunities?
ONCAP sources investments through a combination of Onex's institutional origination network and direct founder relationships. The firm emphasizes partnership with management teams, with the majority of its investments involving founder-rolled equity, which reinforces its positioning as a preferred buyer for founder-owned businesses seeking their first institutional investor.
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