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Banyan Capital Partners

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Banyan Capital Partners is a Canadian-based private equity firm that makes control and minority equity investments in mid-sized private and public companies throughout North America. Banyan provides full or partial liquidity to existing owners and partners with owners seeking capital for organic or acquisition-driven growth. Banyan is part of Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L Financial Group).

Tracked deals

7

7 tracked deals across 2014-2025.

Recent pace

0

0 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Addon

3 addon · 2 growth capital · 1 buyout

Banyan Capital Partners Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 5 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 5 years for Banyan Capital Partners. 2 2020 1 2022 1 2023 1 2024 1 2025

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Oakcreek Golf & Turf LP, Banyan Capital Partners
    Target
    L.L. Johnson Distributing Company, Inc., Midwest Turf & Irrigation
    Seller
    Pattlen Enterprises, Inc.
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    Oakcreek Golf & Turf LP, a Banyan Capital Partners-backed distributor of Toro commercial turf equipment, acquired substantially all assets of Pattlen Enterprises, Inc., including L.L. Johnson Distributing Company and Midwest Turf & Irrigation. The add-on expands Oakcreek's distributorship footprint into the US Rockies and Midwest while preserving both businesses' local brands and operations; terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Banyan Capital Partners
    Target
    Stagevision Inc.
    Location
    Ontario, Canada

    Banyan Capital Partners has made a growth equity investment in Stagevision Inc., marking Banyan's third platform investment through its Banyan Committed Capital LP vehicle. Banyan is partnering with Stagevision CEO Scott Tomlinson and the management team, who will retain a minority ownership stake to support the company’s continued growth across Canada and the United States.

  • Buyer
    Banyan Capital Partners, Banyan Committed Capital LP
    Target
    Second Nature Designs Limited
    Seller
    Steve Koning, Existing management
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Banyan Capital Partners has acquired Second Nature Designs Limited, a Hamilton, Ontario-based manufacturer and distributor of dried florals and home décor products. Founder and president Steve Koning and the management team will retain a minority ownership as Banyan partners with the company to pursue growth across North America.

  • Buyer
    Banyan Capital Partners, Banyan Committed Capital LP
    Target
    Innovative Surface Solutions LP
    Seller
    Greg Baun (existing majority owner)
    Location
    Ontario, Canada

    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.

  • Buyer
    Crestone Services Group, LLC, Diamond State Ventures, Banyan Investment Partners, Asydan Capital Management, Post Road Group
    Target
    Rilo Electric & Communications Construction, LLC (d/b/a RECC Wireless)
    Type
    Addon

    Crestone Services Group has acquired Rilo Electric & Communications Construction, LLC (d/b/a RECC Wireless). RECC Wireless will operate as a division of Crestone's A to Z Field Services and be led by founder Kevin Glynn, expanding Crestone’s turnkey tower construction and wireless maintenance capabilities to support 5G infrastructure. Crestone is a joint investment between Diamond State Ventures, Banyan Investment Partners, Asydan Capital Management and Post Road Group.

  • Buyer
    Crestone Services Group, LLC, Diamond State Ventures, Banyan Investment Partners (Banyan Fund, L.P.), Asydan Capital Management, Post Road Group
    Target
    HDD Specialists, LLC, Underground Specialties, Inc.
    Seller
    Atkins family (seller of Underground Specialties, Inc.)
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Addon

    Crestone Services Group (a PE-backed utility services platform) acquired HDD Specialists, LLC and Underground Specialties, Inc. to expand its directional drilling and trenchless-utility capabilities ahead of increased 5G and utility-infrastructure work. The transactions fold Underground Specialties into Crestone's DrillTech division and retain HDDS leadership to grow crews and service offerings across power, gas and telecom markets.

  • Buyer
    Pillsman Partners, LLC, Banyan Investment Partners, Pine Street Capital Partners
    Target
    SST Conveyor
    Seller
    SST Bearings, Inc. and its shareholders
    Industry
    Manufacturing

    Pillsman Partners, Banyan Investment Partners and Pine Street Capital Partners have completed a recapitalization investment in SST Conveyor, the conveyor components division of SST Bearings (Loveland, Ohio). SST Bearings and its shareholders retain a significant ownership stake and will continue operational oversight; the investment is intended to fund growth initiatives and improve service to the company’s material-handling and distribution customers.

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