Novacap
Private Equity Est. 1981
USD 2.3B
Estimated FUM
- Type
- Private Equity
- HQ
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Founded
- 1981
- Focus
- Software / Tech
About
Novacap is one of the most prominent private and growth equity firms in Canada. We look for entrepreneurial companies that are leaders in a market niche and focused on profitability. Novacap is focused on building world-class companies in two main market segments: Industries and TMT.
NOVACAP INDUSTRIES invests in middle market companies within traditional industries that have the potential to become global leaders by enhancing their operations, product offering, and market reach or through industry consolidation.
NOVACAP TMT invests in companies focusing on growth and market leadership in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications market. Novacap TMT partners with first-class management teams and actively works with them to build leading global organizations.
Strategies
Buyout
Breadth not publicly established
Growth Equity
Breadth not publicly established
Investment Focus
Investment size
USD 50M - USD 300M
Reported investment size. Actual commitments may vary by stage, ownership and follow-on participation.
Focus Areas
Stages
Growth
Focus
Software / Tech
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
Canada
Coverage
Country-focused Regions
North America
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Headquarters
Toronto, ON, Canada
Office Presence
1 country
Canada
2 known offices
Toronto, ON, Canada (HQ)
Longueuil, QC, Canada
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