who we are

TerraNova Partners takes a longer-term hands-on approach to investing in private operating companies where we can add value and partner with a motivated and committed management team. We make private equity investments through our fund, and where it makes sense will bring in co-investors into our investments.  TerraNova Partners is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has an office in New York City.

Our Investment Philosophy

TerraNova Partners firmly believes that the success of a company is driven by the strength of the management team and the people within the organization.  This primary characteristic sets apart a great company from merely a good company and it is the foundation of our investment philosophy.

TerraNova excels by investing in companies with strong growth prospects and strong growth opportunities (organic and acquisition).  We partner with companies who are leaders in their industry and led by a management team, who with our support and capital investment, will accelerate their business plan.

TerraNova brings added management support to its portfolio companies, enabling them to better manage operations and accelerate organic and acquisitive growth.

Our Investment Criteria

TerraNova will invest in companies by way of capital injections and full or partial buy-out of shareholders.  We are control investors, whereby we will hold the majority of the equity of our portfolio companies, supporting management teams (who will all be shareholders).  We invest across industries, where in particular we look at business services, food and consumer products manufacturing and distribution, and financial services, and we often support intergenerational transfers of ownership.  We look for businesses that have the ability to use their market positioning, attractive business model and technology to scale, drive efficiency and accelerate growth.