Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc.

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2008

AUM

$300 M

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 30 August, 2026

Profile

Signal Hill Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in Toronto, Canada, that has been operating for almost 30 years. Founded by James C. Johnson, the firm has a team of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds in finance, M&A, accounting, engineering, operations, law, and HR. They are committed to creating long-term value and have completed over 100 transactions, focusing on building enduring companies in Canada.

The firm specializes in investing in middle-market businesses within the architecture, engineering, and consulting (AEC) sectors, as well as essential service businesses. Signal Hill provides capital and operational expertise to its portfolio companies, supporting them across early to late growth stages. Their investments are primarily concentrated in North America, with offices in Toronto and Bethesda, Maryland.

Notable investments by Signal Hill include involvement in growing companies like Urban Life Solutions - a prominent outdoor maintenance service provider in Canada, and the formation of Aeterna Group - a national architecture and engineering firm. They focus on partnering with management teams to achieve growth, acting as strategic advisors and capital partners.

Industry

Food and Beverage Consumer Services (B2C) Construction Business Services (B2B) Industrial Real Estate Telecommunications

Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Signal Hill Equity Partners III LP	Private Equity (PE)	Real Estate Telecommunications	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$103 M	April 2015
Signal Hill Equity Partners IV LP	Private Equity (PE)	Real Estate Telecommunications	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$146 M	September 2022

Contacts

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Anthony Almanzar, CPA Vice President

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FAQs about Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc.

Is Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. a venture capital or private equity firm?

Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. located?

Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

When was Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. founded?

Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. was founded in 2008.

What sectors and industries does Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. invest in?

Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. invests in companies and startups in Food and Beverage, Consumer Services (B2C), Construction, Business Services (B2B), Industrial, Real Estate, Telecommunications.

What is Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. geographical focus of investments?

Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. typically invest in?

Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. invests in companies and startups at Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. investment?

Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc.?

Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. has around $300m assets under management.

When was Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. last fund created?

Signal Hill Equity Partners, Inc. last fund was created/launched in 2022-09-01

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