Who We Partner With
At Fort York Ventures, we look beyond spreadsheets. We seek enduring businesses shaped by years of care, resilience, and commitment — companies with strong foundations and untapped potential.
We partner with founders and families who’ve built businesses over decades and are ready to transition with care. Most of the companies we acquire share a few common traits:
Ideal Business Profile
Privately held, often family-owned
20+ years in operation
Strong customer base and brand reputation
Loyal employee culture and stable operations
Located in North America or Western Europe
Annual revenues of $5M to $30M
Open to a majority or full sale (51–100%)
Situations We Understand
We specialize in transitions where trust, timing, and discretion matter. Many of the sellers we work with are navigating:
Retirement with no clear succession plan
Divorce or family ownership disputes
Burnout or health-related exits
Businesses with strong bones but flat or declining growth
Operational inefficiencies or outdated systems
Debt, divestiture, or restructuring needs
Partner misalignment or shareholder friction
A desire to ensure employees and reputation are protected post-sale
How We Create Value
We take a hands-on approach to business building.
We professionalize operations where needed
We recruit leadership talent to stabilize and grow
We invest in systems, people, and strategy
We create value through thoughtful execution — combining operational improvements with sound financial strategy
We invest with a long-term mindset, building resilient businesses designed to grow over time
Your Next Chapter, Together
We help founders transition with care, clarity, and confidence.