Who we are

For over 60 years we have been premier providers of growth and equity capital. The highly customized financing solutions we provide facilitate rapid business growth and transition of ownership for mid-sized Canadian companies.

Roynat Equity Partners

Roynat Equity Partners (“REP”) facilitates growth and provides liquidity to established middle-market private companies across Canada through direct equity and LP investments. With over 60 years of experience, we offer patient capital, strategic advice, and extensive contact networks to Canadian entrepreneurs.

With offices across Canada, Roynat Equity Partners is dedicated to helping middle-market companies grow, while taking on a role of a value-added partner and bringing the breadth of Scotiabank's resources to bear. Flexible investment structures are tailored to the needs of partners and include common equity, preferred equity, and convertible debt.

Investment Focus

Equity Investment

$5-$20MM 
(with the ability to syndicate larger amounts)

EBITDA

$5MM+

Ownership

Up to 49.9%
(with the ability to bring in co-investors for up to 100.0% buyouts)

Industries

Sector Agnostic
(will not invest in real estate, commodity or “PR risk” type businesses)

Transaction Profile and Roynat Equity Partner’s Value

Hold period

3 - 7 Years

Trigger Events

  • Succession planning
  • Management buyouts
  • Partner buyouts
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Industry consolidations
  • Growth and expansion capital

Our Investments

Roynat Equity Partners invests in leading Canadian businesses through minority equity positions. Our portfolio reflects a disciplined focus on partnering with strong management teams and well-established companies with clear potential for long-term value creation. Each investment is built on alignment with experienced operators and a shared commitment to sustainable growth. The companies highlighted below represent the diverse range of sectors and entrepreneurs we are proud to support.

Current Investments

Agnora

Industry: Glass manufacturer

Allmar

Industry: Building products and services

Batteries Expert

Industry: Battery distributor and franchisor

Boulangerie St-Methode

Industry: Bread and other bakery products

Comact

Industry: Sawmill and woodworking machinery

Courchesne Larose

Industry: Distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables

Group Da-Lee

Industry: Infrastructure and environmental services

Dynatool Industries

Industry: Specialized machine shop

Enjay Converters

Industry: Food packaging

Inovata Foods

Industry: Private label frozen entrees

Logistec Corporation

Industry: Marine and environmental services

Outdoor Adventure Group

Industry: RV trailer manufacturer

Pacific Coast Fruit Products

Industry: Value-add fruit ingredient processor

Sexton Family of Companies

Industry: Building products

Spectrum Health Care

Industry: Home care services

Stageline Mobile Stage

Industry: Mobile stage design, manufacturing, rental, and sale

Sunco Foods

Industry: Nut butters and processing

Surface Hair Products

Industry: Natural consumer products 

Universal Group Traffic

Industry: Traffic control services

VODA

Industry: Backyard leisure

Zero-C

Industry: Commercial and industrial refrigeration

Select Historical Investments

All-Fab Building Components

Industry: Building components

Evora Respiratory

Industry: Sleep apnea clinics

Backerhaus Veit et Prop & Peller

Industry: Artisan bread manufacturer

Brault & Bouthillier

Industry: Educational equipment and supplier

Dynatool Industries

Industry: Specialized machine shop

F12.Net

Industry: Computer services

JLD Lagüe and Transdiff 

Industry: Network of farm machinery and heavy trucks dealerships

Kivuto Solutions 

Industry: Software distribution

Lavo

Industry: Consumer goods

LifeSpeak

Industry: Digital wellness

MedSpa Partners 

Industry: Medical spas

Recochem 

Industry: Industrial and household chemicals, wholesale

Redberry Investment Group 

Industry: Quick service restaurants

SkyTrac Systems 

Industry: Aerospace and aviation

Stageline Mobile Stage

Industry: Mobile stage design, manufacturing, rental, and sale

Summit Veterinary Pharmacy 

Industry: Veterinary pharmacy

S3 Group of Companies

Industry: Agriculture equipment manufacturer

Our Team

Mark Brodkin 

Managing Director and Group Head Toronto Office

Matt Flynn

Managing Director
Calgary Office

Catherine Parent

Managing Director
Montreal Office

Tobin Hayward 

Managing Director
Calgary Office

Jamie Earle 

Managing Director
Toronto Office

Alex Beliaev

Director
Ottawa Office

Alex Ardizzi

Director
Toronto Office

Eric Yeomans

Associate Director
Calgary Office

Cherina Burgher

Associate Director
Montreal Office

Jean-François Dion

Associate Director
Montreal Office

Disha Bhargav

Associate Director
Ottawa Office

Emma Patriquin

Senior Associate
Toronto Office

Jordyn Snyder

Head of Sponsor Relations
Toronto Office

Khaoula Karoui

Associate
Ottawa Office

Vina Vu

Associate
Ottawa Office

Clarke Morris

Associate
Calgary Office

William Garceau

Associate
Montreal Office

Elly Lin

Associate
Ottawa Office

Erin Connolly

Associate
Toronto Office