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IRONBRIDGE EQUITY PARTNERS MANAGEMENT LIMITED

IRONBRIDGE EQUITY PARTNERS MANAGEMENT LIMITED is a Series C+, buyout and other fund in Canada writing $50M–$150M checks into manufacturing, distribution, consumer-products, consumer-services, business-products and business-services.

Stages
Series C+, buyout, other
Sectors
manufacturing, distribution, consumer-products, consumer-services, business-products, business-services
Check size
$50M–$150M
Invests in
Canada
Round role
Leads rounds
Actively investing
Yes
Founded
2005
Assets under management
$700M+

Thesis

Ironbridge Equity Partners is a Toronto-based private equity firm founded in 2005, focusing exclusively on Canadian lower middle-market companies. With over $700 million in AUM, the firm targets traditional industry businesses in manufacturing, distribution, consumer products and services, and business products and services. Their investment strategy includes buyouts, growth investments, turnarounds, and distressed situations, emphasizing operational improvements and sector expertise. They typically seek control or majority stakes in companies with strong management, positive earnings, and EBITDA greater than $8 million. The typical deal size ranges from $50 to $150 million, with equity investments between $20 and $60 million. Their investment horizon is usually five to seven years. The firm has successfully raised multiple funds, with Ironbridge Equity Partners IV closing at C$383 million in November 2021.

Common questions

Does IRONBRIDGE EQUITY PARTNERS MANAGEMENT LIMITED invest at the Series C+ stage?

Yes. IRONBRIDGE EQUITY PARTNERS MANAGEMENT LIMITED lists Series C+, buyout and other among the stages it invests in.

What check size does IRONBRIDGE EQUITY PARTNERS MANAGEMENT LIMITED write?

IRONBRIDGE EQUITY PARTNERS MANAGEMENT LIMITED writes $50M–$150M checks.

Where does IRONBRIDGE EQUITY PARTNERS MANAGEMENT LIMITED invest?

IRONBRIDGE EQUITY PARTNERS MANAGEMENT LIMITED invests in Canada.