Yellow Point Equity Partners

Profile

Yellow Point Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in Vancouver, Canada, that focuses on investing in mid-market companies. Founded by Brian Begert and Dave Chapman, the firm comprises a small but experienced team committed to creating enduring partnerships with strong management teams. The leadership emphasizes deep integration and alignment of interest between the firm and its portfolio companies through significant personal investments in their funds. This aligns their vision and goals with those of their partners, making them a distinguished investor in the space.

Yellow Point targets companies with revenues between $20 million and $350 million, strong free cash flow, and substantial growth prospects, primarily in business services, distribution, energy, healthcare, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. They avoid real estate, resource extraction, and early-stage startups. The firm operates with a flexible investment horizon of 3 to 15 years, providing room for tailored growth strategies. Their geographic focus includes Canada and the Pacific Northwest United States.

Notable investments in their portfolio include Alpine - industrial services, Edo Japan - quick service restaurant chain, CAS - security services, and Nature’s Emporium - grocery retail. Their strategic involvement ranges from minority growth equity to full buyouts, aiding companies in transitions such as management buyouts, succession planning, and more.