Clairvest Group, Inc.

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1987

AUM

$4 600 M

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Clairvest Group, Inc. is a private equity management firm based in Toronto. Founded in 1987 by successful entrepreneurs, the firm manages over $4.6 billion in capital. Clairvest is unique in that it co-invests its own capital alongside institutional investors, allowing them to share in the risks and align interests. With a core team that has been together for over 20 years, Clairvest supports its management teams to reach significant business milestones through growth and acquisitions.

Clairvest focuses primarily on owner-led businesses and seeks minority positions alongside its operating partners. It is a long-term investor emphasizing fundamental value creation over market timing. Clairvest's investments span a variety of sectors as it has managed several successful funds over decades, fostering substantial employment and economic growth through its investments.

The firm has executed around 450 add-on acquisitions and created approximately 6,000 jobs in its portfolio companies over the past 10 years. Notable investments include participation in successful exits that have led to more than $2 billion of personal net worth for its partners, highlighting the firm's effective partnership model.

Industry

Healthcare Services Financial Services Business Services (B2B) IT Services Real Estate Telecommunications Aerospace Automotive Gaming Energy CleanTech Industrial Software

Clairvest Group, Inc. Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Clairvest Equity Partners Fund III	Private Equity (PE)	Aerospace Automotive Gaming Healthcare Services Energy CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$300 M	December 2007
Clairvest Equity Partners Fund V	Private Equity (PE)	Aerospace Gaming Healthcare Services Industrial Software Energy	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$600 M	December 2014
Clairvest Equity Partners Fund VI	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Gaming Healthcare Services Industrial	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$625 M	April 2019

Contacts

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Michael Wagman President & MD

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Alexander Carbone Vice President

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FAQs about Clairvest Group, Inc.

Is Clairvest Group, Inc. a venture capital or private equity firm?

Clairvest Group, Inc. is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is Clairvest Group, Inc. located?

Clairvest Group, Inc. is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

When was Clairvest Group, Inc. founded?

Clairvest Group, Inc. was founded in 1987.

What sectors and industries does Clairvest Group, Inc. invest in?

Clairvest Group, Inc. invests in companies and startups in Healthcare Services, Financial Services, Business Services (B2B), IT Services, Real Estate, Telecommunications, Aerospace, Automotive, Gaming, Energy, CleanTech, Industrial, Software.

What is Clairvest Group, Inc. geographical focus of investments?

Clairvest Group, Inc. invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Clairvest Group, Inc. typically invest in?

Clairvest Group, Inc. invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Clairvest Group, Inc. investment?

Clairvest Group, Inc. usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Clairvest Group, Inc.?

Clairvest Group, Inc. has around $4 600m assets under management.

When was Clairvest Group, Inc. last fund created?

Clairvest Group, Inc. last fund was created/launched in 2019-04-15

What are the contacts of Clairvest Group, Inc.?

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