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Stern Partners
Stern Partners is a lead investor in a diverse range of operating companies based in Vancouver, Canada. Founded over 35 years ago by Ronald N.
Stern Partners
Stern Partners is a lead investor in a diverse range of operating companies based in Vancouver, Canada. Founded over 35 years ago by Ronald N. Stern, it is a committed long-term investor dedicated to growth and value creation. It does not generally make investments for a predetermined term or based on a fixed liquidity target; its focus is on the quality of the business and its management.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Vancouver
Corporate office
Vancouver, Canada
Principals
Ronald N. Stern
Chair
Neil de Gelder
Vice-Chair
Shamsh Kassam
Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
Nigel Cave
Senior Vice President
Honourable Jacob (Jack) Austin
Senior Advisor - International
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What types of companies does Stern Partners invest in?
The firm targets North American mid-market operating companies where it can take a lead or control position. Its portfolio spans manufacturing, media, real estate, and business services. Stern Partners explicitly prioritizes business quality and management strength over exit strategy, which leads it to pursue transactions — management buyouts, recapitalizations, divestitures — where a long-term holding structure is an advantage.
How does Stern Partners source proprietary deal flow?
Stern Partners does not publicly describe its sourcing process, but its structure provides a natural advantage: it can court founders and family-business owners who want a permanent steward rather than a financial sponsor that will resell the business in three to five years. The firm's long-duration mandate, estate-planning-friendly legal and tax in-house capability, and single-decision-maker governance all function as sourcing differentiators in the mid-market control-deal arena.
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