Built a Canadian manufacturer? Thinking about what's next?
A more thoughtful conversation about selling, succession, or partial liquidity — without the broker hustle. No NDA at first touch.
Who we buy, and who we pass on.
✓ What fits
- SectorFood · automation · precision & industrial
- Size$5–25M EV · $1–5M EBITDA · 20–250 employees
- ProfileOwner-operator, 15+ years, Canadian, profitable 3+ years
- SituationSuccession, partial liquidity, ready to step back
- GeographyBC · Alberta · Ontario · and across English-speaking Canada
× What we pass on
- StagePre-revenue, pre-profit, distressed
- ModelPure distribution, services, software
- CustomersOne customer over 50% of revenue
- GeographyNon-Canadian operations
- SizeUnder $1M or over $8M EBITDA
What happens after you reach out.
The whole road map, in plain English. Eight steps over four to six months on a clean deal. You set the pace and can step out at any point, with no obligation and no follow-up pressure.
We start with a conversation.
30 min · no NDA needed
Mutual confidentiality, then a first look at the numbers.
~1 week · you stay in control of what you share
Our initial interest, in writing.
~1 week · non-binding · EOI
We visit your shop and meet your team.
1–2 weeks · you set the agenda
A formal offer, in writing.
~1 week · structure + terms · LOI
We work through the terms together.
1–2 weeks · your advisor at the table
A deep look at the business, both ways.
60–90 days · you also diligence us
Signing, and a transition built around you.
~30 days · close
Sam Pirzadeh
Managing Partner · Pioneera Ventures
Operator by background and conviction. Pioneera is the thesis that came out of it. Patient Canadian capital paired with operating chops — for owners who don't want a US strategic or a 3-year flipper.