Lynx Equity

Lynx Equity is a Canadian private equity firm with its headquarters in Toronto. Lynx Equity focuses on acquiring small to medium business from owners who are looking to retire.

History

Lynx Equity was founded in 2007 by Brad Nathan, a merchant banker. This Canadian company expanded into the U.S market in January 2014 with an office in San Diego, California. Lynx opened its European Office in 2017.

Services

Lynx Equity is an organization that has been pursuing investments in lower mid-market companies. This organization targets acquisitions of companies with EBITDA between $750 K to $ 2.5 M, and utilizes a buy and hold strategy. Acquisitions of different organizations are said to be initiated by Succession Capital Inc., a subsidiary of Lynx Equity Limited.

Acquisitions

Following are the details of the companies acquired by Lynx-

Year	Companies Acquired
2008	Merlan Scientific, All Systems Go, OutPost Packaging, Austin Graphics
2009	Streamline, Envelops Unlimited, 40% of Pride Signs
2010	Country Signs, CB Deliveries
2011	WSI Signs
2012	Topcuts, Control Fire, Of Things Past
2013	Maverick Express, Southwest Energy, TAG, Melonhead, Baker Toys, Superior Road Products, NRG Equipment, Grand River Toys, WOLFEworks, ConAgra
2014	Fine Line Imports, JewelPop, Valuelight, Majestic Media, Marble Electronics, Correct Mold, WinField, Floor Solutions, United Fastener, Port-Style, HJ Sherman
2015	Sienna Sky, Chrismas Steel, Kitchen Kaboodle , Kitchen Creations, Wine Valley Siding, Intermountain
2016	Lemon Tree Jewelry, North American Shoe Co.
2017	SignalHome and Label Express (UK acquisitions)

Awards

Lynx Equity was the 45th fastest growing companies in Canada on 28th annual list of PROFIT- 500, in 2016. In 2015, Lynx Equity was the 50th position, and in 2014, it was at 46th position on 27th and 26th annual list of PROFIT-500 respectively.