Headwater Equity Partners

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2012

AUM

-

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 10 August, 2026

Profile

Headwater Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in Vancouver, founded in 2012 by Dan Jacques and Simon Koch. The firm focuses on investments in small and medium-sized companies and is comprised of professionals experienced in finance, banking, and accounting. Headwater emphasizes a management-friendly investment philosophy and aims to collaborate closely with management teams to achieve successful business outcomes. Prior to establishing the firm, the founders had extensive careers in investment banking and private equity with experience in reputable institutions like HSBC Capital and Morgan Stanley.

The firm specializes in industries such as manufacturing, building products, industrial and food distribution, retail, rail services, and oil & gas services. They typically engage with family enterprises and professional management teams to drive value in their portfolio companies. While specific check sizes and geographical focus are not explicitly mentioned, the firm's seasoned team in Vancouver supports broad engagement across North America.

Notable portfolio companies include those involved in diverse sectors like manufacturing and industrial services. The firm employs a distinctive approach that leverages the founders' collective expertise and broad industry knowledge to create substantial value in their investments.

Industry

Transportation Retail Oil and Gas Industrial Healthcare Services Food and Beverage Utilities Manufacturing

Contacts

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Dan Jacques Co-Founder
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Simon Koch Co-Founder
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FAQs about Headwater Equity Partners

Headwater Equity Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Headwater Equity Partners is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Headwater Equity Partners was founded in 2012.
Headwater Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in Transportation, Retail, Oil and Gas, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Food and Beverage, Utilities, Manufacturing.
Headwater Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in North America.
Headwater Equity Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B.
Headwater Equity Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.
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