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Views From the Market

Stikeman Elliott
Private Equity
M&A
Rebel Vac Systems
Canadian Tech M&A
Canada
Hathorn
Mergers and Acquisitions
Social Services
Alberta
TIMIA Capital
Representation and Warranty Insurance
Competition Act
Early-Stage Technology Financing
Lower Middle Market
Market Trends
Covid-19
Supply Chain
Transportation
Logistics
Employee Ownership Trusts

Stikeman Elliott provides creative Canadian legal services to clients around the world. In this series of 15-minute podcasts on private equity and midmarket M&A, with a focus on Canada, a wide range of industry participants discuss the deal market trends that they’ve been seeing. The host and originator of the series is Mario Nigro, M&A partner at Stikeman Elliott in Toronto. Read more about Mario... more

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In the 150th episode of Views from the Market, Ira Goldstein joins Mario Nigro to discuss the evolving role of cybersecurity in midmarket M&A. As he explains, cybersecurity diligence has become a key part of deal-making, driven by the ever-increasing... more

This episode of "Views from the Market" features Sévrine Labelle, Managing Director of BDC’s Thrive Lab and Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund, which focus on women entrepreneurs. As Sévrine notes, only 4% of investment in Canada suppor... more

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In this episode, Mario Nigro speaks with Andrew Sarna and Vanessa Hui of Forthlane Partners, an independent wealth management firm. Forthlane offers sophisticated institutional investment strategies to its clientele of high-net-worth individuals, fam... more

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In this episode, host Mario Nigro talks with Oaklins Canada partner Jonathan Sherman. As a worldwide M&A advisory firm, Oaklins is able to expose Canadian midmarket businesses to a global marketplace of potential buyers and sellers, in addition to as... more

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Scott Foster, Canadian Practice Leader of the Global Transaction Advisory Group at Alvarez & Marsal, joins Mario Nigro to discuss transaction diligence in the Canadian midmarket. A&M’s integrated Canadian diligence offering has grown in recent years ... more

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In this episode, we welcome Mike Alberts of Boston-based Cohere Capital. Cohere focuses on founder-owned businesses in the $2-15 million (U.S.) EBITDA range, primarily in the tech-enabled services, software and business services sectors. The firm’s p... more

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In this podcast, Mario Nigro is joined by David To, President and CEO of AT Safety Training. Always an entrepreneur at heart, David followed up a career in the apparel sector by forming his own private investment firm, Lnkd Capital, with the express ... more

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In this podcast, Sandro Mina of Boston-based Relay Investments joins Mario Nigro to discuss search-fund trends. First exposed to search as a Stanford student in the early 1990s, Sandro co-founded Relay in 2013. In the past 12 years, Relay has backed ... more

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Recent Guests

Sévrine Labelle
Managing Director of BDC's Thrive Lab and the ETA Lab.
BDC
Episode: Episode 149 - BDC’s Thrive ETA Fund: Driving Success for Canada’s Women Entrepreneurs
Vanessa Hui
Senior Client Advisor at Forthlane Partners
Forthlane Partners
Episode: Episode 148 - Preserving Wealth Post-Exit: Using Institutional Models for Global Diversification
Andrew Sarna
Portfolio Manager at Forthlane Partners
Forthlane Partners
Episode: Episode 148 - Preserving Wealth Post-Exit: Using Institutional Models for Global Diversification
Jonathan Sherman
Partner at Oaklins Canada
Oaklins Canada
Episode: Episode 147 - Foreign Interest in Canada’s Midmarket: A Global M&A Advisory Firm Perspective
Scott Foster
Managing Director of Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal
Episode: Episode 146 - Current Trends in Transactional Due Diligence
Mike Alberts
Principal and head of business development at Cohere Capital
Cohere Capital
Episode: Episode 145 - Rebounding M&A and the Rise of AI: A U.S. View of North American Midmarket Prospects
David To
Founder and managing partner of Lnkd Capital, and CEO at AT Safety Training
AT Safety Training
Episode: Episode 144 - First-Time Searcher to Full-Time CEO: Anatomy of a Successful Acquisition
Sandro Mina
Founder and managing partner of Relay Investments
Relay Investments
Episode: Episode 143 - 35 Years of Search: The Model Evolves but the Fundamentals Still Apply
Eric Silber
Managing Director of Riverdale Poultry
Riverdale Poultry
Episode: Episode 142 - The Operator Mindset: Reflections on the Road from Bay Street to Business Ownership

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Mario Nigro
Partner in the Private Equity and M&A group at Stikeman Elliott, engaging with various industry leaders to discuss M&A trends and strategies.

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Episode 149 - BDC’s Thrive ETA Fund: Driving Success for Canada’s Women Entrepreneurs
Q: What kind of check sizes is the fund looking at?
Typically around $1.5 million to $2 million, but can vary based on the deal.
Episode 149 - BDC’s Thrive ETA Fund: Driving Success for Canada’s Women Entrepreneurs
Q: What is the goal of the CAPR?
The aim is to support women in acquiring small and mid-size companies, thereby creating a more equitable economy.
Episode 148 - Preserving Wealth Post-Exit: Using Institutional Models for Global Diversification
Q: What would be the key elements of what makes Forthlane unique in terms of how they focus on their investment strategy?
Our experience allows for better downside protection and the adoption of alternatives like hedge funds that compete against traditional equities.
Episode 148 - Preserving Wealth Post-Exit: Using Institutional Models for Global Diversification
Q: Can I ask you, for a client who wants to invest in private equity, how do you get them there?
We have a commingled vehicle to access funds, but private markets are complex, so a steward with experience is crucial to navigate these investments.
Episode 147 - Foreign Interest in Canada’s Midmarket: A Global M&A Advisory Firm Perspective
Q: Are there any trends you're noticing in the market as we head towards the end of 2025?
There is a lot of pent up supply that translates to increased deal volumes expected in 2026.

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A focused exploration of trends in private equity and midmarket mergers and acquisitions in Canada, featuring industry insiders who share insights and strategies relevant to current market conditions. The discussions cover a spectrum of topics, including wealth management, the impact of global economic shifts, and the evolving landscape of transactional diligence. Noteworthy conversations also highlight the role of innovative models like the independent sponsor framework, alongside broader themes of deal flow and investment strategies. The concise format encourages busy professionals to engage with vital information critical for navigating the complexities of the investment landscape.

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7. David To
8. Sandro Mina

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