TorQuest Partners

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2002

AUM

$4 000 M

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

TorQuest Partners is a private equity firm based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2002. The firm is one of Canada's original private equity establishments, emphasizing the value of building strong partnerships in the middle market. With over 20 years of experience and a robust team comprising partners, principals, directors, and associates, TorQuest Partners prides itself on versatility and a solid track record in diverse industries. Notably, figures like Brent Belzberg and Eric Berke are integral components of the firm's leadership team.

TorQuest invests primarily in middle-market companies across a variety of sectors, including consumer products, business services, and industrials. Their investment strategy involves substantial involvement to enhance portfolio company growth through acquisitions and operational improvements. They target a wide array of stages from growth to more mature companies, with significant capital deployment capabilities.

Among its notable investments are Waste Solutions Canada - a waste management provider, GlassRatner - a financial consultancy, and Mevotech - an automotive parts provider. Other investments include logistics company Brimich and IT staffing firm S.i. Systems, showcasing TorQuest’s extensive reach across industries.

Industry

Industrial IT Services Automotive Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Food and Beverage Logistics Healthcare Services Energy CleanTech Consumer Services (B2C) Foodtech

TorQuest Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
TorQuest Partners Fund III	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Healthcare Services Industrial IT Services Energy CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$401 M	January 2013
TorQuest Partners Fund IV	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Energy CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$925 M	June 2016
TorQuest Partners Fund VI	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Food and Beverage Foodtech Industrial	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$2100 M	December 2023

Contacts

Name

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Brent Belzberg Senior Managing Partner

Senior Managing Partner

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Daniel Sonshine Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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FAQs about TorQuest Partners

Is TorQuest Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

TorQuest Partners 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 TorQuest Partners located?

TorQuest Partners is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

When was TorQuest Partners founded?

TorQuest Partners was founded in 2002.

What sectors and industries does TorQuest Partners invest in?

TorQuest Partners invests in companies and startups in Industrial, IT Services, Automotive, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Food and Beverage, Logistics, Healthcare Services, Energy, CleanTech, Consumer Services (B2C), Foodtech.

What is TorQuest Partners geographical focus of investments?

TorQuest Partners invests in companies and startups in North America.

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

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

What is the usual amount of TorQuest Partners investment?

TorQuest Partners usually invests $50-100 m on average.

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

TorQuest Partners has around $4 000m assets under management.

When was TorQuest Partners last fund created?

TorQuest Partners last fund was created/launched in 2023-12-15

Is TorQuest Partners impact investor?

Yes, TorQuest Partners is impact investor.

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