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The Halifax Group
The Halifax Group is a consulting and management company based in Ottawa, Ontario. Founded in 1988, it serves government and private industry clients.
The Halifax Group
The Halifax Group is a consulting and management company based in Ottawa, Ontario. Founded in 1988, it serves government and private industry clients. Its services include project management, business consulting, technology management, and IT & cyber security.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
1999
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Washington
Corporate office
Washington, DC, United States
Principals
David Dupree
Founder & Senior Partner
Scott Plumridge
Partner
Chris Cathcart
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at The Halifax Group?
Investment decisions are driven by the partnership group, led by founder and Senior Partner David Dupree alongside Partners Scott Plumridge and Chris Cathcart. The firm operates with a consensus-oriented Investment Committee that reviews all potential transactions. Dupree's continuity since the firm's 1999 founding provides long-term institutional memory across economic cycles.
How does The Halifax Group source proprietary deal flow?
The firm built a significant portion of its historical deal flow through corporate carve-outs and divestitures — acquiring non-core divisions from large corporations that lack the operational focus to manage those units. This requires deep transitional expertise in separating systems, teams, and contracts, which acts as a barrier to entry and reduces auction competition from generalist private equity firms.
Who are the limited partners in The Halifax Group's funds?
Halifax raises capital from institutional limited partners including university endowments, public and private pension funds, insurance companies, and family offices. The firm has historically maintained a low-profile fundraising posture and does not publicly disclose the composition of its investor base or specific fund sizes.
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