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PRIVATE EQUITY

Since inception FIFTYFIVE Capital has built an extensive portfolio of private equity and venture capital investments and advisory mandates.

YOUZUS INC.

LOCATION:
Toronto, ON
SECTOR:
Digital Marketing
STATUS:
Acquired – 2015
ABOUT:
Youzus is a social media agency which was formed in 2010 with operations in Toronto and Vancouver. As one of the early entrants into the social media marketing space, Youzus carved out significant market share in a short period of time. Youzus services three key client segments: Fortune 500, Small Businesses and Entertainment.

PARAGENIX SYSTEMS INC.

LOCATION:
Toronto, ON
SECTOR:
Consumer Services – Health and Wellness
STATUS:
Active
ABOUT:
Paragenix Systems was founded by Matt Nichol in 2009. Prior to founding Paragenix Matt was the Head Strength and Nutrition Coach for the Toronto Maple Leaf’s for 7 years. Over the last 10 years Paragenix has grown into one of the most prominent athletic training companies catering to elite athletes in North America.

MEDICAMEN BIOTECH

LOCATION:
India
SECTOR:
Pharmaceutical
STATUS:
Public Listing – Bombay Stock Exchange
ABOUT:
Medicamen Biotech develops and manufactures high quality pharmaceuticals for distribution in Africa, Latin/Central America, Middle East and CIS countries. The company operates two manufacturing facilities in Bhiwadi and Haridwar, India.
WEBSITE:
www.medicamen.com

MERA CANNABIS

LOCATION:
Toronto, ON
SECTOR:
Cannabis
STATUS:
Active
ABOUT:
Mera is a vertically integrated licensed producer with a family of cannabis brands and businesses creating investment opportunities around the world.
WEBSITE:
www.meracannabis.com

BIOSTEEL SPORTS NUTRITION

LOCATION:
Toronto, ON
SECTOR:
CPG – Health and Wellness
STATUS:
Acquired – 2019
ABOUT:
BioSteel was founded in 2010 and is a leading sports nutrition brand in North America. The company’s mission is to create the healthiest and safest products using premium ingredients, product transparency and authenticity. Today, BioSteel is one of the most trusted brands in both locker rooms and households alike. As the most purchased product in North American pro sports, it’s no wonder that BioSteel is the #1 choice for sports nutrition consumers globally.
WEBSITE:
www.biosteel.com

RELIGHT SOLUTIONS

LOCATION:
Vancouver, BC
SECTOR:
Green Energy
STATUS:
Acquired – 2019
ABOUT:
Relight Solutions focusses extensively on energy efficient lighting solutions. By retrofitting their clients lighting infrastructure you can cut monthly energy costs immediately, as well as, minimize maintenance and replacement costs over time.
WEBSITE:
www.relighsolutions.com

FIRE & FLOWER

LOCATION:
Toronto, ON / Edmonton, AB
SECTOR:
Cannabis
STATUS:
Public Listing – Canadian Stock Exchange
ABOUT:
Fire & Flower is an independent retail chain that offers cannabis and accessories to the adult-use market. One of Canada’s largest retail cannabis chains, Fire & Flower provides its customers with a guided and informed experience from 20 locations nationwide.
WEBSITE:
www.fireandflower.com

SPRINGDALE EYEWEAR

LOCATION:
Toronto, ON
SECTOR:
Consumer Retail
STATUS:
Active
ABOUT:
Springdale Eyewear was launched with the mandate to acquire and re-position under-performing assets in the optical retail industry. Having made its first acquisition in 2018; the experienced management team has already proven its strategy extremely successful. With a robust deal pipeline the company plans to accelerate growth in the next 12-24 months.

SESSIONWIRE

LOCATION:
Vancouver, BC
SECTOR:
Technology - Entertainment
STATUS:
Active
ABOUT:
Sessionwire was built by music makers for music makers. The company is passionate about creating the best possible platform for live music production. The subscription-based platform allows users to connect to a world of musicians and record live music regardless of location.
WEBSITE:
www.sessionwire.com

LEONARDO WORLDWIDE

LOCATION:
Toronto, ON
SECTOR:
Technology – Hospitality
STATUS:
Acquired - 2018
ABOUT:
Leonardo makes it easier for travelers to select the hotels that best meet their needs and expectations. By providing the travel industry with the technology and services required to easily and effectively showcase hotels across the web.
WEBSITE:
www.leonardo.com

RIIPEN

LOCATION:
Vancouver, BC
SECTOR:
Technology - Education
STATUS:
Active
ABOUT:
Born as a student project in 2013 at the University Of Victoria, BC, Riipen was built on the idea that we can better society while simultaneously helping bridge the graduate skills gap by bringing our brightest minds together to learn, create, and innovate.
WEBSITE:
www.riipen.com

REAL MATTERS

LOCATION:
Toronto, ON
SECTOR:
Technology – Financial
STATUS:
Public Listing – Toronto Stock Exchange
ABOUT:
Real Matters is a leading technology company that provides services for the mortgage lending and insurance industries. The company helps its clients make incredibly smart decisions about real estate by leveraging technology to deliver better quality, transparency and efficiency.
WEBSITE:
www.realmatters.com

PARTNERSTACK

LOCATION:
Toronto, ON
SECTOR:
Technology - Marketing
STATUS:
Active
ABOUT:
Founded in 2015, PartnerStack is empowering companies all over the globe to scale through partnerships. Hundreds of companies are already using PartnerStack to power their partnership programs and drive their businesses forward.
WEBSITE:
www.partnerstack.com

ROOT RESCUE WELLNESS

LOCATION:
Toronto, ON
SECTOR:
CPG – Health and Wellness
STATUS:
Active
ABOUT:
Root Rescue products aid in the management of inflammation related to medical conditions and general health and wellness.
WEBSITE:
www.rootrescuewellness.com

NEXTECH

LOCATION:
Toronto, ON
SECTOR:
Technology – Augmented Reality
STATUS:
Active
ABOUT:
Nextech is a first-mover in the augmented reality space with the creation of a transformational patent-pending AR / AI eCommerce platform.
WEBSITE:
www.nextechar.com

LA DEE DA SAUCES

LOCATION:
Toronto, ON
SECTOR:
CPG - Food and Beverage
STATUS:
Active
ABOUT:
La Dee Da gourmet sauces are all natural vegan sauces for the healthy consumer.
WEBSITE:
www.ladeedasauces.com