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January 5, 2018

Canadian private equity’s $1‑trillion question

An enormous amount of Canadian capital is lying in wait, pushing global investors to nosebleed levels’ to put this money to work. Jeffrey Jones and Jacqueline Nelson delve into a competitive climate that hasn’t been seen in more than a decade

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November 6, 2017

TEAM Companies Announces Management Transition and Investment

LOS ANGELES, CA—November 6, 2017—Today, The TEAM Companies – a leading payroll, business affairs and technology provider to the advertising and entertainment communities – announced a significant investment by its senior management team, in partnership with the founding shareholders and private-equity firm TorQuest Partners. At year-end, CEO Gerry Schwartz will retire from his full-time role and transition his responsibilities to TEAM’s current COO, Justin Kramer, who will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. 

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September 5, 2017

TorQuest Partners Announces Acquisition of Amenity

Toronto, Ontario – September 5, 2017 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”) today announced the acquisition of Amenity Health Care (“Amenity”), an operator of retail pharmacies across Western Canada. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 

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August 31, 2017

SCM Insurance Services Announces Strategic Investment from Warburg Pincus

SCM Insurance Services (“SCM” or the Company”), Canada’s largest independent, privately owned insurance services provider, today announced that it has received a majority investment from funds affiliated with Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing.

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December 20, 2016

TorQuest Partners Announces Purchase of Can Art

Toronto, Ontario – December 20, 2016 – TorQuest Partners (“TorQuest”), alongside its co-investors, today announced the purchase of Can Art Aluminum Extrusion (“Can Art”), a leading North American manufacturer of aluminum extrusions. 

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