Our Firm

“TorQuest is the right partner for us. Their team understands our business and brings the deep financial and operational expertise we need to capitalize on the increasing demand for our intelligent fuel management systems and services.”
Jack Lee,
4Refuel

TorQuest at a glance

TorQuest Partners, founded in 2002, is one of Canada’s leading mid-market private equity firms.

We have a proven track record in identifying and building value for our investors. We seek to generate returns through strategic leadership, a commitment to operational excellence, partnership with outstanding management teams, opportune acquisitions, and the timely use of financial expertise. We believe that people and relationships matter and that a strong reputation is a strategic asset. This is why we uphold the principles of mutual respect, trust, transparency, and integrity in all of our activities.

  • 12-member investment team with strong combination of financial and operating experience
  • We have managed over $700 million of equity capital and have completed 12 platform investments (39 total acquisitions)
  • Currently investing Fund II, a 2006 vintage fund with C$550M committed capital
  • Previously invested Fund I, a C$183M fund (2002), and through Harrowston, Inc., a publicly-traded private equity investment firm operating between 1992 and 2001
  • Focused on control investments in Canadian mid-market companies and selected corporate carve-out situations outside Canada
  • Generalist firm with extensive industry expertise and relationships within financial services, business services, chemicals, food, branded consumer products, and manufacturing
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