CAI Capital Partners Acquires LineStar Utility Supply

LineStar Utility Supply Acquires Distributions Limotrique

November 13, 2024

Industrial Services

LineStar Utility Supply Inc., a portfolio company of CAI Capital Partners, has acquired Distributions Limotrique Inc., a Sherbrooke-based distributor and service provider of powerline technician tools and high-voltage equipment. The deal strengthens LineStar's presence in Quebec and expands its product and service offering; debt financing was provided by Scotiabank and CAI/LineStar were advised by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.

LineStar Utility Supply Acquires Western High Voltage Test Centre

September 5, 2023

Electrical Services

LineStar Utility Supply, a portfolio company of CAI Capital Partners, has acquired Western High Voltage Test Centre (WHV), a Calgary-based provider of high-voltage live-line equipment testing. The acquisition adds high-voltage testing capabilities to LineStar's distribution business, retains WHV President Daniel Verhelst with a meaningful equity stake, and supports LineStar's strategy to expand services and geographic coverage across Canada.

Gainline Capital Partners Acquires Majority Interest in Flagship Power

April 19, 2023

Utilities

Gainline Capital Partners has purchased a majority interest in Flagship Power, a Texas-based retail electricity provider founded by Utility Rescue Holdings. Utility Rescue remains a significant shareholder and Flagship’s management team will stay in place as Gainline supports growth and the launch of new services such as "Flagship PLUS."

EQT and CPPIB Acquire Majority Stake in Waystar from Bain Capital

July 29, 2019

Healthcare Services

The EQT VIII Fund and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) agreed to acquire a majority equity stake in Waystar, a cloud-based revenue cycle management provider, in a transaction valuing the company at $2.7 billion. Bain Capital Private Equity will retain a minority stake and will continue to support Waystar alongside the new investors to fund continued innovation and transformative M&A.

CAI Capital Partners Invests in Midwestern Electric

October 31, 2021

Electrical Services

Vancouver-based private equity firm CAI Capital Partners has partnered with Midwestern Electric, a specialty electrical infrastructure services provider headquartered in East Chicago, Indiana. Management (including Ryan Rentschler, Ryan Lepper and Lenore Obajtek) retained meaningful equity and will continue to lead the business as CAI provides capital (with debt financing from CIBC) to support platform growth and expansion of MWE's municipal and commercial electrical services.

I Squared Capital Acquires Star Leasing Company

March 24, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

I Squared Capital, through its ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund II, has acquired Star Leasing Company, a Columbus, Ohio-based trailer lessor with a fleet of approximately 19,000 trailers and about 300 employees. The acquisition creates a U.S. semi-trailer platform for I Squared, enabling geographic expansion, enhanced service offerings (rentals, leasing, maintenance, sales, and breakdown services), and opportunities for bolt-on acquisitions.