CAI Capital Partners

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Investor type

Founded

1989

AUM

$1 600 M

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

CAI Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Canada, primarily focused on the Canadian lower middle market. Founded over three decades ago, CAI has invested $1.6 billion in private equity, leveraging its strong Canadian roots and extensive network. The firm consists of experienced partners including Curtis Johansson, Tracey McVicar, and Ashton Herriott, with diverse backgrounds in investment banking and corporate finance.

CAI invests in founder-led businesses, predominantly within North America, providing capital to companies with over $3 million in EBITDA. The firm takes a sustainable approach to value creation, aiming for control positions where they can contribute to growth through talent enhancement, professionalization, and infrastructure investment. The firm supports essential services and products sectors with Canadian or US presence. CAI has a specific focus on founder-led businesses willing to accept a control investor.

Notable portfolio companies include CMT Technical Services, GreenArrow, Kintera, and Universal Group, showcasing CAI's dedication to fostering growth in companies that provide essential services and products.

Industry

Industrial Consumer Products Business Services (B2B) Utilities Healthcare Services Real Estate Infrastructure Energy CleanTech HealthTech

CAI Capital Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
CAI Capital Partners VII, L.P.	Private Equity (PE)	Healthcare Services Real Estate Infrastructure Energy CleanTech HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Asia	$5-10 m	$100 M	July 2024

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FAQs about CAI Capital Partners

Is CAI Capital Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

CAI Capital Partners is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $5-10 m.

Where is CAI Capital Partners located?

CAI Capital Partners is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

When was CAI Capital Partners founded?

CAI Capital Partners was founded in 1989.

What sectors and industries does CAI Capital Partners invest in?

CAI Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in Industrial, Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B), Utilities, Healthcare Services, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Energy, CleanTech, HealthTech.

What is CAI Capital Partners geographical focus of investments?

CAI Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does CAI Capital Partners typically invest in?

CAI Capital Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of CAI Capital Partners investment?

CAI Capital Partners usually invests $5-10 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for CAI Capital Partners?

CAI Capital Partners has around $1 600m assets under management.

When was CAI Capital Partners last fund created?

CAI Capital Partners last fund was created/launched in 2024-07-23

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