PFM Capital and Roynat Invest in Surface Hair (GHC Systems Inc.)

SeaFort Capital Acquires Majority Stake in GHY International

January 15, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

SeaFort Capital has made a majority investment in GHY International, a Winnipeg-headquartered customs brokerage and trade compliance services provider, with Winnipeg-based Jessiman Family Investments joining as a co-investor. GHY's Co-CEO Richard Riess will retain significant equity, the existing senior executive team will remain in place, and the company plans to pursue organic growth and acquisitions supported by SeaFort and new financing from Bank of Montreal.

Fortress Acquires Gyptech

November 27, 2024

Building Products

Funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group have acquired a majority stake in Gyptech, the Burlington, Ontario–headquartered designer and fabricator of gypsum wallboard and asphalt-shingle manufacturing equipment. The transaction (in which Gyptech management retains a minority stake) was announced as providing strategic support for global growth, scaling innovative technologies, and expanding aftermarket and energy‑reduction offerings; Wynnchurch Capital is the selling private equity sponsor. Moelis acted as Fortress's financial advisor and Evercore as placement agent on the financing.

PFM Capital, BDC Capital and Roynat Acquire Majority Stake in Sexton Family of Companies

December 5, 2022

Building Products

PFM Capital, alongside co-investors BDC Capital and Roynat Equity Partners, acquired a majority interest in Sexton Family of Companies (SFOC). The deal keeps current Chair Brian Kusisto involved and leaves Sexton Investments with a retained ownership stake; the investment is intended to support SFOC's next stage of national growth across its five business units serving the building products market.

Bison Capital and Angeles Equity Partners Acquire Precision Surfacing Solutions

October 18, 2022

Manufacturing

Bison Capital Partners VI and an affiliate of Angeles Equity Partners, together with Brian Nelson, have acquired Lapmaster Parent, LLC (Precision Surfacing Solutions), a global manufacturer of precision lapping, grinding, polishing and surface finishing machinery. The investors — supported by an institutional investor group including Churchill Asset Management, General Electric Pension Trust, AIG, SSM Health, and Franklin Park — plan to operate PSS as two autonomous business units and pursue growth across semiconductor, aerospace, and industrial end markets.

Banyan Capital Partners Invests in Innovative Surface Solutions

January 5, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Banyan Capital Partners has made a growth investment in Innovative Surface Solutions LP, a distributor of liquid surface solutions headquartered in Ajax, Ontario. Banyan will partner with CEO and majority owner Greg Baun (who will retain a significant stake) to support the company's next phase of growth across North America.

Summit Partners Makes Minority Growth Investment in Hairstory

October 27, 2021

Consumer Products

Summit Partners has made a minority growth equity investment in Hairstory to accelerate adoption of the brand's sustainable, detergent-free haircare products. The capital will support product and packaging innovation, expansion of the Refill Club subscription program, and growth of Hairstory's stylist/affiliate channel; Melanie Whelan of Summit Partners will join Hairstory's board.