07Sep
The second time’s the charm
Seven years after his first company went south, Toronto accountant Brad Nathan is the owner and founder of a private-equity firm specializing in small businesses whose owners are retiring. When […]
Recent News
22Jun
Lynx Equity is pleased to announce the acquisition of Seattle-based G&W Commercial Interiors
Toronto, ON / Seattle, WA – June 22, 2017 – Lynx Equity is pleased to announce the acquisition of Seattle-based G&W Commercial Interiors, a provider of commercial flooring and related services […]
21Apr
Lynx Equity says weak pound, Brexit uncertainty mark “ideal time” to make UK investments
Brexit uncertainty and the weak pound have created the “ideal time” to buy UK businesses according to Lynx Equity vice president Mathew Burpee. The firm has just made its second UK […]
13Apr
Lynx Equity is excited to announce its second acquisition of 2017, Croydon, UK’s Label Express
Toronto, ON / London, UK – April 13, 2017 – Lynx Equity is excited to announce its second acquisition of 2017, Croydon, UK’s Label Express. For over thirty years, Label Express […]
01Feb
Lynx Equity is excited to announce its expansion to Europe with the acquisition of London, UK’s Signalhome
Toronto, ON / London, UK – February 01, 2017 – Lynx Equity is excited to announce its expansion to Europe with the acquisition of London, UK’s Signalhome. For over fifteen years, […]
20Jan
3 IPOs I’d Love to See But Won’t
Anyone who follows the Canadian IPO market knows that 2016 was a complete write-off when it comes to private companies of any size or stature going public. Specialty women’s retailer Aritzia […]
28Sep
Lynx Equity subsidiary, Intermountain Total Facility Management, acquires another local competitor
Toronto, ON /Salt Lake City, UT – September 28, 2016 – Lynx Equity is excited to announce that its subsidiary, Intermountain Total Facility Management, has acquired a local competitor, Salt Lake City, […]
15Sep
Lynx Equity Ranks No. 45 on the 2016 PROFIT 500
– PROFIT and Canadian Business unveils 28th annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies Toronto (September 15, 2016) Canadian Business and PROFIT today ranked Lynx Equity No. 45 on the 28th […]
06Sep
Know when you’re right and when you’re wrong
As part of the web series #InfiniteArc, Creative Solutions interviewed Brad from Lynx Equity Ltd. about the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur. See what he has to say
09Aug
World of Angus at the Lynx Equity office
The World of Angus team visited our dog-friendly offices and chatted with the team about why welcoming dogs in the office is so important to us. “Without question Lynx Equity Limited is […]
14Jul
How a former accountant forged a lucrative new career in private equity
Have you ever wanted to do a complete 180 degree turn in your career path? That’s exactly what one former chartered accountant did, as he decided to take a gamble […]
02Jun
Succession Capital Inc. announces the acquisition of East Providence, RI’s North American Shoe Co.
San Diego, CA / East Providence, RI – June 02, 2016 – Lynx Equity subsidiary, Succession Capital, is excited to announce the acquisition of North American Shoe Co. Established in 1918, […]
25Apr
Lynx Equity subsidiary acquires local competitor
Toronto, ON /Salt Lake City, UT – April 25, 2016 – Intermountain Total Facility Management has acquired a local competitor based out of Salt Lake City, UT. The business has been […]
25Feb
Need to meet: Brad Nathan, president of Lynx Equity
Brad Nathan, president of Lynx Equity, says he launched his Toronto-based private equity firm in 2007 because he “has always been interested in owning small businesses.” Nine years on, that ambition […]
15Jan
Meet Brad Nathan and support the Weizmann Institute
To purchase tickets, please click here. Brad Nathan is one of Canada’s most dynamic young entrepreneurs. He is the Founder and President of Lynx Equity Limited, named in 2014 and […]
19Nov
Lynx Equity Lands Financing From Labourers’ Pension Fund
Lynx Equity secured 15 million Canadian dollars in debt financing from the Labourers’ Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada, said Lynx President Brad Nathan . The Canadian firm will use the additional capital […]
19Nov
Lynx Equity closes $15 million financing with The Labourers’ Pension Fund
Lynx Equity Limited announced today that it has received $15 million in financing from The Labourers’ Pension Fund. “This financing represents the culmination of many significant years of growth and surpassing […]
17Sep
Lynx Equity Ranks 50th on the 2015 PROFIT 500
Lynx Equity Limited ranks No. 50 on the 2015 PROFIT 500 – PROFIT magazine unveils 27th annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies – Toronto (September 17, 2015) Canadian Business and […]
06Aug
Succession Capital Inc. subsidiary, Sienna Sky Jewelry, has acquired Longmont, Colorado’s Lemon Tree Jewelry
San Diego, CA / Longmont, CO – August 6, 2015 – Sienna Sky Jewelry is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lemon Tree Jewelry, a local manufacturer and distributer of […]
06Aug
Succession-Backed Sienna Sky Picks Up Lemon Tree Jewelry
Succession Capital is adding another link to portfolio company Left Hand Studios LLC. Left Hand Studios, which does business as Sienna Sky Jewelry, acquired Lemon Tree Jewelry, a maker of […]
05Aug
Grassroots M&A: Lawn Care not just a PE summer pastime
Private equity firms are getting priced out of deals in many industries because strategics have plenty of currency be it cash or stockat their disposal. But the trickledown effect of […]
13Jul
Succession Capital Inc. announces the acquisition of Utah’s Intermountain Total Facility Services LLC
San Diego, CA /Salt Lake City, UT – July 13, 2015 – Succession Capital Inc., a subsidiary of Lynx Equity Limited, is excited to announce the acquisition of Intermountain Total […]
06May
Lynx Equity Limited announces Steven Tenenbaum as Vice President – Finance and Audit
Toronto, ON – May 06, 2015 – Lynx Equity Limited is pleased to announce that Steven Tenenbaum has joined the group in the role of Vice President – Finance and […]
08Apr
Succession Capital Inc. announces the acquisition of Portland, Oregon’s Kitchen Kaboodle
San Diego, CA / Portland, OR – April 8, 2015 – Succession Capital Inc., a subsidiary of Lynx Equity Limited, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Kitchen Kaboodle, Portland’s […]
20Feb
Kitchen Creations Sold to Lynx Equity
After spending 23 years building his Fredericton business from the ground up, Andy Bubar, owner of Kitchen Creations Inc. began to think about succession planning. Bubar, who is hoping to retire […]
18Feb
Lynx Equity announces the acquisition of Fredericton, New Brunswick’s Kitchen Creations Inc.
Toronto, ON – February 18, 2015 – Lynx Equity Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of Kitchen Creations Inc., a manufacturer, designer, and installer of kitchen and bath cabinetry. […]
19Jan
What Boxing Can Teach You About Going the Distance
I provide a lot of analogies when discussing business situations. Most often, I find myself using sports, and most specifically boxing, to make my point. Rarely has boxing left me […]
08Jan
Lynx Equity’s portfolio reaches forty subsidiaries with the acquisition of a steel manufacturer and installer based in Eastern Ontario
Toronto, ON – January 08, 2015 – Lynx Equity Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of a growing Eastern Ontario-based fabricator and installer of structural steel products. The company […]
01Jan
Building Value in Diversified Portfolios
If you want to impress Brad Nathan, the 46- year- old Founder and CEO of Lynx Equity Ltd., the honest approach is best. The former merchant banker, who also contributes […]
04Nov
Who Acquired Facebook PMD Majestic Media?
A Facebook Preferred Marketing Developer changed hands late last week, as Majestic Media, which is based in Toronto, announced that it was acquired by Toronto-based private-equity firm Lynx Equity. Terms were not disclosed. Majestic […]
03Nov
Priceless Advice from Canada’s Fastest-Growing Finance Firms
The leaders of the 22 most dynamic companies in the money business share their best financing tactics The past five years have not been easy for the financial sector. The great […]
25Sep
Canada’s Lynx Equity to Increase U.S. Exposure With New Subsidiary
Canadian firm Lynx Equity set a lofty goal this year: making 50% of its portfolio U.S. companies. Brad Nathan , founder and president of Lynx, started the firm in Toronto […]
22Sep
Lynx Equity Limited appoints Stephen Grosfield as Chief Operating Officer
Toronto, ON – September 22, 2014 – Lynx Equity Limited is pleased to announce that Stephen Grosfield has joined the group in the role of Chief Operating Officer. A results-driven […]
25Aug
Succession Capital Inc. announces the acquisition of Longmont, Colorado’s Sienna Sky Jewelry
San Diego, CA / Longmount, CO – August 25, 2014 – Succession Capital Inc., a subsidiary of Lynx Equity Limited, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sienna Sky Jewelry, […]
06Aug
Succession Capital Inc. announces the acquisition of Bothell, Washington’s Wine Valley Siding Supply, Inc.
San Diego, CA / Bothell, WA – August 06, 2014 – Succession Capital Inc., a subsidiary of Lynx Equity Limited, is excited to announce the acquisition of Wine Valley Siding […]
22Jul
Succession Capital Inc., a subsidiary of Lynx Equity Limited, is pleased to announce the acquisition of H.J. Sherman Company Inc.
San Diego, CA – July 22, 2014 – Succession Capital Inc., a subsidiary of Lynx Equity Limited, is pleased to announce the acquisition of H.J. Sherman Company Inc., a designer, […]
03Jul
In Pursuit of a Good Company
Throughout my life I’ve received many words of wisdom, but a recent piece of advice stopped me in my tracks. It made me rethink my approach to successfully owning and running […]
15Jun
Lynx Equity Limited announces the expansion of its firm with the opening of three new regional offices
Toronto, ON – June 05, 2014 – Lynx Equity Limited continues to expand its portfolio and is pleased to announce the opening of three new offices, with locations in the […]
14Jun
A Look Inside Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Canada needs its companies to grow. For all the boasting about our flashy national success stories, for all the hype bestowed on hip new startups, for all the political lip service […]
12Jun
Lynx Equity Limited Ranks 46th on the 2014 PROFIT 500
– PROFIT magazine unveils 26th annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies – Toronto, ON – June 12, 2014 – Canadian Business and PROFIT today ranked Lynx Equity Limited No. 46 […]
23May
Lynx Equity announces the acquisition of Winfield Wood & Lath Limited
Toronto, ON – May 23, 2014 – Lynx Equity Limited is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Winfield Wood & Lath Limited, a Kelowna, BC based sawmill and lumber […]
17Apr
Succession Capital Inc., a subsidiary of Lynx Equity Limited, announces the acquisition of Floor Solutions LLC.
Portland, OR / San Diego, CA – April 17, 2014 – Succession Capital Inc., a subsidiary of Lynx Equity Limited, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Floor Solutions LLC. […]
10Apr
Lynx Equity announces the acquisition of Port-Style Enterprises Inc.
Toronto, ON – April 10, 2014 – Lynx Equity Limited is excited to announce its 9th acquisition of 2014, Port-Style Enterprises Inc., a Toronto based importer and distributor of kitchenware […]
31Mar
Lost in Translation, Doing business abroad? Here’s how to get around language barriers
When Richard Slingerland explores new business opportunities abroad, he often needs to let his products speak for themselves. That’s because the business development manager of Niagara-based Pillitteri Estates Winery only speaks English […]
28Mar
Succession Capital Inc., a subsidiary of Lynx Equity Limited, is pleased to announce the acquisition of United Fastener Inc.
San Diego – March 28, 2014 – Succession Capital Inc., a subsidiary of Lynx Equity Limited, announced today the acquisition of San Diego, California based United Fastener Inc. For over […]
17Mar
Six Principles to Guide your Hiring
As a leader, my job comes down to one thing: choosing the right people for my private equity team, whether that be executives and front-line staff or our bankers, lawyers, […]
01Jan
Taking Care of Business
REPORT CARD STUDENT Brad Nathan GRADUATED York Mills C.I., 1987 BEST SUBJECT Gym, accounting WORST SUBJECT Calculus, science CURRENT JOB President, Lynx Equity Ltd. The business of investing in businesses […]
26Nov
Lynx Equity closes $15 million financing with Windsor Private Capital
Toronto – November 26, 2013 – Lynx Equity Limited (“Lynx”) announced today that it has received $15 million in financing from Windsor Private Capital Limited Partnership (“Windsor”). “This financing comes […]
01Nov
Lynx Equity Completes Synergistic Acquisition of LED Lighting Company Valuelight Limited
Toronto – November 01, 2013 – Lynx Equity Limited (“Lynx”) announced today that it has acquired Valuelight Limited (“Valuelight”), a leading Canadian lighting fixture manufacturer and distributor providing innovative energy […]
31Oct
Facebook Developer Majestic Media Acquired by Lynx Equity
Lynx Equity announced today that it has acquired Facebook Preferred Marketing Developer Majestic Media from Toronto. According to today’s press release Majestic Media is “Canada’s largest developer of custom social […]
31Oct
Lynx Equity is Pleased to Announce the Acquisition of Majestic Media Limited
Toronto – October 31, 2013 – Lynx Equity Limited (“Lynx”) announced today that it has acquired Majestic Media Limited (“Majestic”), Canada’s largest developer of custom social media campaigns and applications, focused […]
09Oct
Lynx Equity is Pleased to Announce the Acquisition of JewelPop Inc. and Lotus Imports Limited
Toronto – October 9, 2013 – Lynx Equity Limited (“Lynx”) announced today that it has acquired JewelPop Inc. and Lotus Imports Limited (“JewelPop”), designers, importers and distributors of several sterling […]
20Aug
Lynx Equity Announces the Acquisition of Fine Line Imports Inc.
Toronto – August 20, 2013 – Lynx Equity Limited (“Lynx”) is pleased to announce its acquisition of Fine Line Imports Inc. (“Fine Line”), an importer, wholesaler and distributer of contemporary […]
10Jul
Lynx Equity Completes Another Round of Debt Financing with the Toronto-Dominion Bank
Toronto – July 10, 2013 – Lynx Equity Limited (“Lynx”) announced today that it has arranged a bank facility with the Toronto-Dominion Bank (“TD”) in connection with its recent acquisition […]
10Jun
Lynx Equity Announces the Acquisition of WOLFEworks Inc.
Toronto, June 10, 2013 – Lynx Equity Limited (“Lynx”) announced today that it has acquired WOLFEworks Inc. (“WOLFEworks”), a designer and manufacturer of signage solutions for both the retail and […]
14May
Lynx Equity Completes Debt Financing with the Toronto-Dominion Bank
Toronto, May 14, 2013 – Lynx Equity Limited (“Lynx”) announced today that, with the assistance of Cranson Capital Solutions (“Cranson”), it has arranged a bank facility with the Toronto-Dominion Bank […]
03Apr
Lynx Equity Limited Announces the Acquisition of NRG Equipment Inc.
Toronto, April 3, 2013 – Lynx Equity Limited (“Lynx”) announced today that it has acquired NRG Equipment Inc. (“NRG”), its third acquisition of 2013. “The potential for steady sales growth […]
08Mar
Lynx Equity Limited Completes the Acquisition of Superior Road
Toronto, March 08, 2013- Lynx Equity Limited (“Lynx”) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Superior Road Products Limited (“Superior”). “We are excited to have Superior as the […]
04Feb
Lynx Equity Limited’s Subsidiary, WSI Sign Systems Ltd., Arranges a $1.8M Debt Financing
Toronto, February 4, 2013- Lynx Equity Limited (“Lynx”) announced today that its subsidiary, WSI Sign Systems Ltd. (“WSI”), arranged a $1.8M bank facility with a Schedule A Canadian bank. This […]
01Feb
Alphaform, a long established GTA-based design and build firm, along with Davis Experiential Group, re-brands to TAG
Reacting to the continued shift in market dynamics and an increase in demand for truly engaging experiences and fabrication solutions, Alphaform announces a new name, TAG. ”Today more than ever, […]
25Jan
Topcuts interested in more acquisitions, but targets scarce; adding scale through buys could attract suitor, investor says
Topcuts, a privately held Toronto, Canada-based chain of hair salons, is interested in more buys, although targets are scarce, said Brad Nathan, president at Lynx Equity. Topcuts in January acquired […]
21Jan
Lynx Equity Limited’s Subsidiary, Topcuts Inc., Completes the Acquisition of Melonhead Corporation
Toronto, January 21, 2013- Lynx Equity Limited’s (“Lynx”) subsidiary, Topcuts Inc. (“Topcuts”), is excited to announce its acquisition of Melonhead Corporation (“Melonhead”). Melonhead is the 20th company in the Lynx portfolio, […]
21Dec
Want him to buy your business? Treat your waiter well
Brad Nathan’s company, Lynx Equity Ltd., is a private equity firm specializing in buyouts of small– to medium-sized businesses. But don’t confuse him with that guy from Pretty Woman. He doesn’t do […]
27Nov
Lynx Equity Limited’s subsidiary, Of Things Past, opens its second location
Lynx Equity Limited (“Lynx”) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Of Things Past, will be opening up their second location in December. Located at 1096 Yonge Street, in the […]
25Sep
Determining the right value for your business
What’s the main ingredient for you to start a successful business? Pattie speaks to a successful Canadian entrepreneur who provides tips on how to run a successful business. Pattie finds out how […]
27Aug
Lynx Equity Limited is excited to announce its acquisition of Maverick Express Limited
Lynx Equity Limited (“Lynx”) is excited to announce its acquisition of Maverick Express Limited (“Maverick” or the “Company”). Maverick is a full service logistics and transportation company based in Battle Creek, […]
27Aug
Lynx Equity Limited is pleased to announce that it has acquired Southwest Energy Control Systems of Canada Limited
Lynx Equity Limited (“Lynx”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Southwest Energy Control Systems of Canada Limited (“SECS”). Located in Pickering, Ontario, SECS is a distributor of LED […]
27Jul
Lynx Equity Limited is pleased to announce a $13.8 million equity and debt financing by Windsor Private Capital Limited Partnership
Lynx Equity Limited is pleased to announce a $13.8 million equity and debt financing by Windsor Private Capital Limited Partnership. Built on a relationship that spans several years, Windsor Private […]
27Jun
Streamline Art and Frame and Artsource, a reputable manufacturer and distributer of framed art, announces the addition of Jordan Bloomberg as President
Bloomberg joins Streamline Art and Frame and Artsource in the position of President and will be guiding and managing the company, bringing his extensive experience in sales and marketing. With […]