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Rundle
Mount Rundle in Banff National Park at sunrise, with a lake and evergreen forest in the foreground
Canadian Private Equity Investor

We acquire and accelerate what you've built.

Rundle buys Canadian companies from founders and families across the country who are planning their next chapter. We invest in growth, modernize with technology, and hold companies for the long term. Our team of entrepreneurs, operators and investors brings the talent, resources, focus and playbooks to help each of our companies win the future.

Our Approach Meet our team
The Rundle Difference
Proven Track Record Our team has closed 10+ acquisitions, and built businesses with billions in revenue.
Succession Focused We specialize in enabling owners to sell and transition or retire.
Tech-Enabled Growth We modernize your company with investment in innovation and tech.
Employee Ownership Your employees get rewarded with equity in the company they helped build.
Canadian Perspective We've built companies here, and buy from founders and families across Canada.
Our Team

Operators and entrepreneurs who care as much as you do

Meet the team

  • Ian Black

    Managing Partner

    Ian founded Rundle to buy and build great Canadian companies. He previously led Shopify Retail, Uber Eats and Uber Canada, began his career at Bain & Co, and serves on the boards of growth companies, including Alan Insurance.

  • Buster Shier

    Senior Associate

    Buster leads sourcing and execution at Rundle. He co-founded Companion Pet Partners, which was acquired, and previously worked in private equity and investment banking at CPS Capital and BMO Capital Markets.

  • Brandon Ghaeli

    Portfolio CEO

    Brandon is CEO of Iris Booth, one of our portfolio companies. A go-to-market leader, he previously helped scale high-growth businesses at Shopify and Ritual.

  • Alyssa Furtado

    Strategic Advisor

    Alyssa co-founded and exited Ratehub, the leading Canadian financial comparison site. She advises Rundle on current and potential investments.

Where we invest

We back Canadian companies that define their markets

Portfolio

We're proud to invest in a diverse portfolio of companies that define their markets.

Explore our portfolio
Investment criteria

We back Canadian companies earning $3–15M of EBITDA, with growth-oriented investment thesis.

Investment criteria
For owners considering a sale

Thinking about selling? Start here.

Two free resources, written for Canadian owners and available before you speak to anyone.

How to sell your Canadian business

The owner's guide: what buyers look at, how deals are structured, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cost owners the most.

Read our guide to selling

Estimate what your company is worth

A realistic range for your business in a few minutes, based on your sector, size and the factors buyers weigh.

Try the estimator

Thinking about business succession?

Let's talk — confidentially, and on your timeline. We build relationships with owners long before succession.

Start a conversation Read our guide to selling