private equity
Strategy
We are focused on the business services, education, energy, financial services, insurance and telecommunications industries according to the following investment criteria:
Middle-Market Focus
We believe that the risk-adjusted returns are superior in the middle-market due to greater inefficiency in this market segment and an overabundance of capital held by multi-billion dollar private equity funds. We typically invest in businesses that have at least $5 million in revenue or have the ability to grow to such levels in a reasonable period of time through organic growth and acquisitions. Our equity investments range from $5 to $500 million.
Proven Management Teams
We partner with focused, driven management teams with demonstrated track records of excellence, motivated by equity ownership in their businesses.
Industries with Attractive Fundamentals
We have a disciplined, analytical approach to evaluating industries for investment. In general, we target large and fragmented industries with secular or cyclical growth, with a particular focus on buy and build strategies.
Proven Business Models
We look for businesses with unique business models that both differentiate them from their competitors and have the ability to generate significant growth in operating cash flow. In all cases we carefully analyze the future risk-adjusted cash flows and the unit economics of businesses that we review and assess their ability to earn high returns on incremental capital.
Utilizing the Experience of Our Investment Team
The senior investment team averages over 20 years of private equity and senior operating experience and has substantial personal capital invested in the GCP funds.
Leveraging Vyyper’s Relationships
The team’s relationships, both inside and outside of Vyyper, allow the team to leverage the industry expertise and extensive networks of the managing directors and senior advisors of the Vyyper Group wordwide.
We are focused on the business services, education, energy, financial services, insurance and telecommunications industries according to the following investment criteria:
Middle-Market Focus
We believe that the risk-adjusted returns are superior in the middle-market due to greater inefficiency in this market segment and an overabundance of capital held by multi-billion dollar private equity funds. We typically invest in businesses that have at least $5 million in revenue or have the ability to grow to such levels in a reasonable period of time through organic growth and acquisitions. Our equity investments range from $5 to $500 million.
Proven Management Teams
We partner with focused, driven management teams with demonstrated track records of excellence, motivated by equity ownership in their businesses.
Industries with Attractive Fundamentals
We have a disciplined, analytical approach to evaluating industries for investment. In general, we target large and fragmented industries with secular or cyclical growth, with a particular focus on buy and build strategies.
Proven Business Models
We look for businesses with unique business models that both differentiate them from their competitors and have the ability to generate significant growth in operating cash flow. In all cases we carefully analyze the future risk-adjusted cash flows and the unit economics of businesses that we review and assess their ability to earn high returns on incremental capital.
Utilizing the Experience of Our Investment Team
The senior investment team averages over 20 years of private equity and senior operating experience and has substantial personal capital invested in the GCP funds.
Leveraging Vyyper’s Relationships
The team’s relationships, both inside and outside of Vyyper, allow the team to leverage the industry expertise and extensive networks of the managing directors and senior advisors of the Vyyper Group wordwide.
advisory
Vyypers’ private equity team provides advisory services to private equity funds exploring investment opportunities in Canada. We provide in-depth, in-country analysis and recommendations of an array of investments that represent significant upside potential for value creation and business building.
Vyyper seeks opportunities in different sectors of the Canadian economy. The priorities are in industries that have benefited from notable development in recent years, as well as sectors directly associated with Canadian competitive advantages.
We work together with the original shareholders of the enterprise, in search of the optimal capital structure and alignment of the value of creating visions, having a responsible medium and long term relationship with the investee, avoiding growth through debt or strategies of " leveraged buyout ".
Major investment thesis are based on two types of models:
Vyyper is uniquely positioned to provide the following advisory services to its clients:
This range of services allows Vyyper to source and support investments that will generate attractive returns to the to our clients. Vyyper can also assist investee companies with their experience , technical training, investment approach, deep knowledge of the Canadian market and relationships built over many years, which favors the implementation of strategies and restructuring of these companies.
We recognize the uniqueness of each each company and extraordinary performance require specific strategies and conveyances. As such, Vyyper is able to exploit their greatest strength, its human capital, formed by a team with complementary profiles and skills. Moreover, it is intrinsic to the success of each party, to be accessible and in communication with the investees management team, assisting and endeavoring to generate sustainable growth in the medium and long term.
Vyyper seeks opportunities in different sectors of the Canadian economy. The priorities are in industries that have benefited from notable development in recent years, as well as sectors directly associated with Canadian competitive advantages.
We work together with the original shareholders of the enterprise, in search of the optimal capital structure and alignment of the value of creating visions, having a responsible medium and long term relationship with the investee, avoiding growth through debt or strategies of " leveraged buyout ".
Major investment thesis are based on two types of models:
- Consolidation and Development: Investment in attractive companies in fragmented industries that will be industry consolidation platforms, through successive acquisitions, aimed at adding value from the economies of scale and market leadership.
- Strategic Capital: investment in companies that seek capital and strategic partnership to grow and hone its financial performance and market positioning, and hone corporate governance to global management excellence standards with a view to going public on the stock exchange or increase of attractiveness for sale to strategic investors.
Vyyper is uniquely positioned to provide the following advisory services to its clients:
- We target national companies with great potential to consolidate its industry and expand their businesses.
- Vyyper believes it is positioned to provide the following consulting services to its customers:
- Business prospecting in Canada, through analysis and investigation of potential projects;
- Research and analysis of potential future buyers of the funded enterprise(s) during exit stage;
- Supervision of document preparation and review related to acquisition, disposition and disposal of funded enterprises;
- Performance monitoring and reporting of each project post-investment; and
- Hiring and coordination of peripheral services.
This range of services allows Vyyper to source and support investments that will generate attractive returns to the to our clients. Vyyper can also assist investee companies with their experience , technical training, investment approach, deep knowledge of the Canadian market and relationships built over many years, which favors the implementation of strategies and restructuring of these companies.
We recognize the uniqueness of each each company and extraordinary performance require specific strategies and conveyances. As such, Vyyper is able to exploit their greatest strength, its human capital, formed by a team with complementary profiles and skills. Moreover, it is intrinsic to the success of each party, to be accessible and in communication with the investees management team, assisting and endeavoring to generate sustainable growth in the medium and long term.
criteria
Opportunities
Size & Capital
Characteristics
Sectors
Geography
- Management buyouts
- Under-capitalized businesses
- Corporate divestitures of non-core operations
- Family businesses
- Bankruptcies &/or debt restructuring
- Financial/Operational turnarounds
Size & Capital
- Investment of $5M - $500M
- EBITDA of $1M - $10M
- Revenue of $5M+
Characteristics
- Recurring revenue streams
- Established operations
- Proven management
- Positive cash-flow
- Positive industry outlook
Sectors
- Business services
- Software & /or SaaS
- Data & information services
- Communications & media
- Industrial products & services
Geography
- United States
- Canada
- Caribbean
process
What You Should Expect from a Capital Transaction
Seeking a financial partner for your business doesn’t have to be a worrisome, time-consuming endeavor. We are committed to an investment process characterized by open two-way communication and clear expectations. Our partnership philosophy is based on structuring mutually beneficial transactions utilizing the following key principles:
Flexible Timing
We frequently develop relationships with business owners and executives before they are ready to bring in outside capital, sometimes years in advance of a financing transaction. While our approach to deal making is patient, we strive to act quickly and decisively when the time is right for a company to raise capital – whether through a minority investment or control equity stake.
Maximize Shareholder Revenue
We believe that bringing in the right long-term financial partner should be the beginning – not the end – of the value creation process for a company’s shareholders. We work in unison with business owners to provide the right balance of minority growth capital and initial estate planning liquidity, our primary goal being to sustain the company’s long-term appreciation in value so that shareholders can take “two bites at the apple.”
Confidentiality
Great companies have a “secret sauce” that makes them special and provides them competitive advantages. Traditional investment banking processes can undermine a company’s proprietary information protection and dilute its competitive advantages. We are committed to working efficiently and discreetly to consummate investments in a confidential manner, safeguarding the company’s commitments to its employees, customers and suppliers and preserving its advantages over competitors.
Tax-Efficient Transactions
We focus on structuring transactions to optimize after-tax proceeds available to a company and its owners. In most cases, we can implement highly efficient tax structures to achieve a company’s various financing objectives.
Respect for Company Culture
The best entrepreneurs instill a distinctive culture within their companies. As board-level partners, we value the importance of preserving and enhancing internal company cultures while strengthening the company’s identity, position and reputation within its community and industry.
Ownership
As a practice, both control and minority positions are taken. In both cases, a board(s) seat and governance rights are sought to protect our investment.
Seeking a financial partner for your business doesn’t have to be a worrisome, time-consuming endeavor. We are committed to an investment process characterized by open two-way communication and clear expectations. Our partnership philosophy is based on structuring mutually beneficial transactions utilizing the following key principles:
Flexible Timing
We frequently develop relationships with business owners and executives before they are ready to bring in outside capital, sometimes years in advance of a financing transaction. While our approach to deal making is patient, we strive to act quickly and decisively when the time is right for a company to raise capital – whether through a minority investment or control equity stake.
Maximize Shareholder Revenue
We believe that bringing in the right long-term financial partner should be the beginning – not the end – of the value creation process for a company’s shareholders. We work in unison with business owners to provide the right balance of minority growth capital and initial estate planning liquidity, our primary goal being to sustain the company’s long-term appreciation in value so that shareholders can take “two bites at the apple.”
Confidentiality
Great companies have a “secret sauce” that makes them special and provides them competitive advantages. Traditional investment banking processes can undermine a company’s proprietary information protection and dilute its competitive advantages. We are committed to working efficiently and discreetly to consummate investments in a confidential manner, safeguarding the company’s commitments to its employees, customers and suppliers and preserving its advantages over competitors.
Tax-Efficient Transactions
We focus on structuring transactions to optimize after-tax proceeds available to a company and its owners. In most cases, we can implement highly efficient tax structures to achieve a company’s various financing objectives.
Respect for Company Culture
The best entrepreneurs instill a distinctive culture within their companies. As board-level partners, we value the importance of preserving and enhancing internal company cultures while strengthening the company’s identity, position and reputation within its community and industry.
Ownership
As a practice, both control and minority positions are taken. In both cases, a board(s) seat and governance rights are sought to protect our investment.