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Our Investment Approach

Purpose in Sourcing. Discipline in Investing. Partnership in Ownership.

Gideon combines trusted community relationships with rigorous transaction analysis and active post-closing involvement.

Investment Principles

Five Principles That Govern Every Decision

01

Durability

We seek companies with enduring customer needs, resilient demand, and a demonstrated ability to generate cash.

02

Stewardship

We respect the responsibility that comes with acquiring a company built over many years.

03

Alignment

We seek structures that align founders, investors, operators, and management.

04

Discipline

We are prepared to decline opportunities that do not meet our financial or operational standards.

05

Action

We pursue companies where specific, realistic initiatives can create value.

Transaction Structures

Gideon May Consider

Majority acquisitions Founder rollover transactions Family succession recapitalizations Management-supported buyouts Partial-liquidity transactions Platform acquisitions Select add-on acquisitions

Financing Philosophy

Responsible Capital Structures

Gideon uses financing as a tool — not as a substitute for a strong business. Transaction structures may combine investor equity, bank financing, seller notes, founder rollover, and other appropriate forms of capital.

The amount of debt must reflect the stability of the company, its reinvestment needs, and its ability to withstand downside scenarios.

Investment Criteria

Businesses Worth Preserving and Building

Our primary focus is on succession opportunities involving Jewish founders and families. We also welcome relationships with aligned owners and partners of every background.

Gideon Partners · Acquisition Mandate Canada · 2026
Geography
Canadian businesses, with an initial focus on Ontario and Southern Ontario.
Enterprise Value
$1M – $10MGenerally, in enterprise value.
Earnings
$300K – $2MOf sustainable SDE or EBITDA.
Business Profile
Established, profitable companies with demonstrated customer demand.
Transaction Type
Majority-control acquisitions, recapitalizations, and succession transactions.
Founder Participation
Founder rollover is welcomed where it supports the objectives of the founder and the transaction.
Preferred Characteristics
Recurring or repeat revenue Strong customer relationships Healthy cash generation Defensible market position Capable employees or management Clear opportunities for growth Limited customer concentration A practical transition plan
Industries Considered
Essential services Business services Consumer services Maintenance & repair Distribution Light manufacturing Healthcare-related services Recurring-service businesses Select niche industries

The Gideon Process

From Relationship to Ongoing Governance

  1. Relationship development
  2. Initial company assessment
  3. Preliminary valuation and structure
  4. Internal review
  5. Letter of intent
  6. Due diligence
  7. Financing and capital formation
  8. Definitive documentation
  9. Closing
  10. Transition and value creation
  11. Ongoing governance and reporting

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