Birch Hill Equity Partners Acquires Harbour Air

Birch Hill Equity Partners Acquires Additional Common Shares of Pason Systems

August 28, 2026

Data & Analytics

Birch Hill Equity Partners Management Inc., on behalf of its funds, acquired 7,412,575 common shares of Pason Systems Inc. via a block trade on August 27, 2026. The purchase price was $14.00 per share for an aggregate value of about $103.8 million, increasing Birch Hill’s stake from approximately 9.11% to 18.66%.

Berkshire Partners Invests in Harbourfront Wealth Group at C$1.775B Valuation

June 23, 2026

Financial Services

Harbourfront Wealth Group entered into a definitive agreement to receive a strategic investment from Boston-based private equity firm Berkshire Partners. The deal values Harbourfront at C$1.775 billion, with closing expected in the second half of 2026 and Audax Private Equity retaining a significant interest.

Harbourfront Wealth Group to Acquire Cumberland Partners Limited

June 7, 2026

Wealth Management

Harbourfront Wealth Group entered into an agreement to acquire Cumberland Partners Limited and its subsidiaries, adding approximately $5 billion in assets under administration. The deal expands Harbourfront Wealth’s presence across Canada and specifically deepens its footprint in Toronto and Calgary, with closing expected in Q3 2026 subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.

Harbourfront Wealth Acquires KJ Harrison & Partners

April 25, 2025

Wealth Management

Harbourfront Wealth Holdings Inc. has acquired KJ Harrison & Partners, a boutique wealth management and CIRO-registered investment dealer. The deal expands Harbourfront's assets under administration to nearly CAD 11 billion and strengthens its capabilities serving high-net-worth clients and family offices across Canada.

Krystal Growth Partners Acquires Seair Seaplanes

January 15, 2025

Transportation

Krystal Growth Partners has acquired Seair Seaplanes, a regional seaplane operator serving coastal British Columbia. The investment will support operational and infrastructure improvements as Krystal and Seair explore opportunities to expand scheduled services, scenic tours, and charter offerings across the BC coast.

Birch Hill Equity Partners Makes Investment in Yorkville Education Company

September 3, 2020

Education

Birch Hill Equity Partners, a Toronto-based private equity firm, made an investment in Yorkville Education Company (the parent of Yorkville University and Toronto Film School). Origin Merchant Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor to Yorkville on the transaction, which provides growth capital to support expansion of Yorkville's post‑secondary and vocational education offerings across Canada.