We approach each
investment as owners
and shareholders.

Investment Principles

PUTTING OUR OWN CAPITAL AT RISK

From its inception, Clairvest Group Inc. has invested its own capital in every investment. Clairvest’s latest capital pool totals $300 million, of which $75 million has been committed by Clairvest Group Inc. Each member of the investment team has invested a significant amount of capital in Clairvest Group Inc., and we approach each investment as owners and shareholders.

PARTNERING WITH PROVEN MANAGEMENT

Clairvest partners with – and invests alongside – entrepreneurial managers who have demonstrated leadership ability and have strategic vision for the future of the company.

ALIGNMENT OF INTERESTS

Underlying each of our investments is the concept of alignment of interests: as equity partners, we succeed when our entrepreneur partners and portfolio companies succeed. In each of our portfolio companies, its managers are shareholders and have significant personal capital at risk. In addition, Clairvest encourages the implementation of equity-linked long-term incentive packages to further align the interests of management with those of shareholders.

LEVERAGING KNOWLEDGE

Through our in-depth industry research – and by leveraging our relationships and those of our board – we actively seek industries and companies that meet our criteria for value creation. We invest in industries with scope for consolidation or strong growth and in companies with unique strategic advantages within their industry. We target strong, profitable companies with proven and sustainable business models.

PROVIDING PATIENT CAPITAL

Clairvest invests to create long-term value. We realize that it takes time to execute a successful growth strategy and that the road to success is not always smooth.