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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 of work experience, typically from a leading investment bank or consulting firm.
- Comfort using financial models and frameworks to analyze the financial dynamics of various organizations and express organizational performance through error-free numerical analysis.
- Persistence and resourcefulness in finding industry and company information and translating voluminous data into valuable information.
- Ability to process information and make decisions in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage conflicting demands.
- Ability to articulate complex situations, including industry dynamics or deal structures, in logical, factual, and clear terms, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to quickly process information and respond appropriately during interviews, draw key themes and learnings from interviews, and relate them to the investment thesis.
- Ability to build professional and confident relationships within Birch Hill and investee companies, value others' input and points of view, and proactively solicit opinions and ideas.
- Ability to expand assigned research or analysis when appropriate by suggesting and undertaking related activities.
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
- Participate in deal sourcing, due diligence, business analysis, deal execution, and ongoing portfolio company support.
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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$63.2M
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Birch Hill closed Velan on June 15, 2026, gaining 92.8% voting control.
- Birch Hill and Brookfield signed First National in a C$2.9 billion transaction.
- Birch Hill completed GDI's take-private in March 2026, adding recurring-cashflow services exposure.
What critics are saying
- Pason at 18.66% ties Birch Hill to oilfield spending swings through 2026.
- First National's mortgage originations face rate compression and renewal risk if August 2026 spreads widen.
- A bad Velan, GDI, or First National integration cycle would cripple Birch Hill fundraising.
What makes Birch Hill Equity unique
- Birch Hill buys control stakes, then seats directors, as seen at Velan June 15.
- Birch Hill runs hands-on ownership, not passive stakes, evidenced by Pason's 18.66% position.
- Birch Hill spans software, industrials, and financials, with 30-year Canadian mid-market specialization.
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Birch Hill Equity Partners has increased its stake in Pason Systems Inc., acquiring 7.4 million common shares for $103.8 million through a block trade on 27 August. The transaction, conducted via Cboe Canada at $14.00 per share, raised Birch Hill's ownership from 9.11% to 18.66% of the company's outstanding shares. Prior to the acquisition, Birch Hill held 7.1 million shares. The firm now controls 14.5 million common shares based on 77.6 million total outstanding shares. Birch Hill stated the purchase was made for investment purposes. The private equity firm said it will continue reviewing its investment and may adjust its ownership position based on various factors. An early warning report has been filed in accordance with securities laws.
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.