Full-Time
Associate
Birch Hill Equity
Mid-market private equity firm fueling growth
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Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Two to four years work experience, typically from a leading investment bank or consulting firm.
- Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.
- Financial Acumen – Comfortable using financial models and frameworks to analyze the financial dynamics of various organizations. Can express an organization’s performance through error free numerical analysis.
- Data Search and Interpretation – Persistent and resourceful in finding industry and company information. Can translate voluminous data into valuable information.
- Priority Setting / Multi-Tasking – Processes information and makes decisions in a fast paced environment. Can effectively manage conflicting demands rather than reacting to them.
- Communication Skills – Able to articulate complex situations, such as industry dynamics or deal structures, in logical, factual, and clear terms, both verbally and in writing.
- Interviewing Skills – Can quickly process information and respond appropriately. Can draw key themes and learnings from interviews and relate them to the investment thesis.
- Working with Others – Inspires professionalism and confidence in relationships within Birch Hill and within investee companies. Maintains intellectual honesty by valuing other’s input and points of view. Pro-actively solicit opinions and ideas.
- Initiative – Expand the scope of assigned research and/or analysis when appropriate by suggesting and undertaking related activities.
- Participate in all aspects of the investment process, including deal sourcing, due diligence, business analysis, deal execution, and ongoing portfolio company support.
- The Associate program lasts three years with the opportunity for promotion to either a VP Investment or VP Portfolio role.
Birch Hill Equity is a Canadian private equity firm focused on mid-market growth investing in Canada and the United States. It manages over $5 billion in capital and partners with growth-oriented companies valued between $30 million and $600 million to build global businesses. Since 1994, it has made more than 70 investments, with 54 fully realized, demonstrating a long track record of scaling portfolio companies. Its 17 partner companies generate over $8 billion in revenue and employ more than 32,000 people, underscoring the portfolio’s scale. The firm targets delivering strong, steady returns for investors by growing earnings (EBITDA) on actively deployed capital, achieving a 17% cumulative average EBITDA growth since inception. Birch Hill’s goal is to grow its portfolio and earn the trust of investors by creating durable value in both Canadian and international markets.
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Total Funding
$63.2M
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 Velan closed, adding a Quebec industrial platform with US$80 million liquidity.
- March 2, 2026 GDI closed, expanding Birch Hill's services footprint and cash generation.
- January 14, 2026 First National deal deepened Birch Hill's financial-services exposure.
What critics are saying
- Velan suspended dividends until closing, exposing Birch Hill to integration and leverage strain.
- Velan paid C$12 million transaction fees plus C$5 million change-of-control costs.
- A failed Velan turnaround or GDI exit at a discount would damage Fund VII returns.
What makes Birch Hill Equity unique
- Since 1994, Birch Hill made 74 investments and realized 60, proving repeatable execution.
- Birch Hill VII raised C$2.57 billion, signaling institutional capital and dry powder.
- June 15, 2026 Velan gave Birch Hill 92.8% voting control and board influence.
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Velan announces senior leadership appointments. Published: July 27, 2026 at 3:20PM EDT MONTREAL, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Velan Inc. (TSX: VLN) ("Velan" or the "Company") today announced a series of senior leadership appointments as part of the implementation of a streamlined organizational model of global corporate functions and regional business units designed to support the Company's next phase of strategic growth: Laurent Pefferkorn has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer.Daniel Velan has been appointed Chief Product Officer.Victor Apostolescu has been appointed Vice President, Global Quality.Max Rogan, who previously held roles as Chief Legal Officer for Polycor and Uni-Select, has joined Velan and been appointed Chief Legal, Human Resources and Administrative Officer.Bryant Holt has been appointed Executive Vice-President and Managing Director, Americas.William Toqueboeuf has joined the executive team and been appointed Executive Vice-President and Managing Director, Europe, Middle East & Africa. As a result of these appointments, the Company's executive team is now comprised of the above-listed corporate officers and regional business unit leaders, in addition to Rishi Sharma, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Imran Gibbons, as Chief Financial Officer, whose appointments were previously announced in connection with the closing of the sale by Velan Holding Co. Ltd. of its controlling interest in the Company to funds managed by Birch Hill Equity Partners Management Inc. "These organizational changes represent an important step as we focus on the next phase of Velan's strategic growth," said Rishi Sharma, President and Chief Executive Officer. "By simplifying our structure, strengthening accountability and bringing decision-making closer to our customers and markets, we are creating a stronger foundation for operational excellence. With the support of our dedicated employees around the world, we are focused on enhancing execution and delivering value to our customers." About Velan Founded in Montreal in 1950, Velan Inc. (www.velan.com) is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial valves, with sales from continuing operations of US$296.4 million in its last reported fiscal year. The Company employs 1,273 people and has manufacturing plants in 9 countries. Velan Inc. is a public company with its shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol VLN. Imran Gibbons Chief Financial Officer Velan Inc. +1 438 817 9874 [email protected] Velan Inc. NEWS RELEASE TRANSMITTED BY Globe Newswire Globenewswire
Velan Holding to sell its entire holdings in Velan Inc. to Birch Hill Equity Partners. MONTREAL, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Velan Inc. (TSX: VLN) ("Velan" or the "Company") today announced that its controlling shareholder, Velan Holding Co. Ltd. ("Velan Holding"), the sole holder of the Company's multiple voting shares, has agreed to sell its 15,566,567 multiple voting shares and one subordinate voting share (representing approximately 72.1% of the Company's outstanding shares and 92.8% of its aggregate voting rights) to funds managed by Birch Hill Equity Partners Management Inc. ("Birch Hill"), at a price of C$13.10 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of C$203,922,040.80 to Velan Holding and two other entities associated with shareholders of Velan Holding (the "VH Transaction"). Birch Hill is a leading Canadian investment partner with a 30-year track record of deploying patient capital and operational expertise to scale market leaders for long-term global growth. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Pursuant to a pre-closing reorganization, Velan Holding will, among other things, convert 2,290,075 multiple voting shares into the same number of subordinate voting shares. Therefore, giving effect to such pre-closing reorganization, 13,276,492 multiple voting shares and 2,290,076 subordinate voting shares will be sold to Birch Hill on closing of the VH Transaction (representing approximately 72.1% of the Company's outstanding shares and 91.9% of its aggregate voting rights) (collectively the "VH Transaction Shares").
Birch Hill Equity Partners and Brookfield Asset Management have agreed to acquire First National Financial in a deal valuing the Canadian mortgage lender at CAD2.9 billion ($2.12 billion), as announced on Sunday.
Brookfield Asset Management and Birch Hill Equity Partners have agreed to acquire a majority stake (62%) in First National Financial in a transaction with an equity value of $2.9 billion.
Bidvest entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Citon from Birch Hill Equity Partners in July last year.