SeaFort Capital

Overview

SeaFort Capital is a private equity firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, specializing in investments in lower-mid-market Canadian businesses with EBITDA ranging from $2 million to $15 million. The firm focuses on providing financial and strategic support to help Canadian companies grow into industry leaders. SeaFort Capital primarily targets investments in the business services, industrial, and consumer sectors. Established in 2012, SeaFort Capital partners with proven operators to execute clearly defined growth plans, emphasizing both organic and inorganic growth opportunities. The firm's investment strategy includes supporting the development and execution of strategic plans, as well as pursuing expansion through acquisitions. SeaFort Capital's founding investors include members of the Sobey and McCain families, who have a history of establishing and growing world-class Canadian-based businesses. SeaFort Capital's portfolio includes companies such as Parts for Trucks, Inc., the largest independent heavy-duty aftermarket parts distributor and provider of truck and equipment service in Atlantic Canada. The firm closed its second fund, SeaFort Capital Fund II, in March 2023 with $189 million in committed capital, significantly exceeding its $160 million target. This fund is designed to allow SeaFort to hold investments for a longer period, maintaining its patient approach to value creation.