Parallel49 Equity

Parallel49 Equity is a leading private equity firm that invests in profitable, well-managed, lower middle-market companies in the United States and Canada. Since 1996, the firm and its predecessor, Tricor Pacific Capital, have managed over C$1.2 billion of investor capital. Parallel49 Equity is currently investing its fifth fund with C$400 million of committed capital. Parallel49 Equity invests in businesses with EBITDA between $5 million and $30 million in three industry sectors: specialty manufacturing, business services and value-added distribution. The name Parallel49 Equity signifies the firm's roots and presence on both sides of the 49th Parallel, which connects the United States and Canada. It is a reference to the firm's long history of successful investing in middle-market companies across North America. It also reflects the value proposition Parallel49 Equity has pursued since inception – leveraging the team's deep transaction experience and relationships throughout North America to help m