Athabasca Basin Development

Overview

Athabasca Basin Development is an Indigenous-owned investment company based in Saskatchewan, Canada. Established in 2002, it focuses on building and investing in successful businesses across various sectors, including construction, mining, industrial security, electrical, drilling, aviation, logistics, cannabis, retail, and road maintenance. The company is owned by seven communities in the Athabasca area, aiming to maximize local community participation in mining industry opportunities. The company's mission is to invest in sustainable businesses that benefit shareholders, stakeholders, and partners. It seeks to provide an efficient way to partner with the Athabasca Basin region, support investments to maximize their potential, raise awareness of challenges and opportunities in northern Saskatchewan, and capitalize on economic opportunities with an entrepreneurial approach. Its vision is to be the leading entrepreneurial Indigenous-owned investment company in Canada. Athabasca Basin Development has a strong focus on wealth creation and reinvestment, supported by an experienced management team and a solid balance sheet. This approach positions the company to continue acquiring, building, and growing successful businesses. The company has been recognized with awards such as SaskBusiness Magazine’s 2014 Business of the Year and the Prospector and Developers Association of Canada’s Skookum Jim award. CEO Geoff Gay was named Business Leader of the Year at the 2017 ABEX awards.

Investment Focus

• Established businesses with growth potential
• Alignment with the company's mission and vision
• Opportunities that benefit the Athabasca communities

Portfolio Companies