DealmakerVancouver Values: Interview With Tricor’s Rod Senft
Tricor Pacific Capital’s Rod Senft discusses the rise of his Vancouver-based multi-strategy firm, how he wants entrepreneurs to view him, his favorite deal, and the “joy” and “thrill” that business builders need to feel to thrive. Interview by RSM Canada’s Ben Gibbons.
March 20, 2020More
DealmakerThe ‘New Normal’ for Mid-Cap Technology Companies
Dropping valuations, 5G rollout and the rise of cybersecurity
May 4, 2020More
DealmakerA ‘New Normal’ in Mid-Cap Technology Companies
Richard Lawson of HGGC and David Van Wert of RSM discuss the precipitous drop in valuations of technology companies, the importance of the 5G rollout, and the rise of cybersecurity as a form of due-diligence and as a business plan.
April 4, 2020More
DealmakerCannabis Investment Enters ‘Darwin Phase’
Two prominent investors in cannabis businesses compare notes.
March 30, 2020More
DealmakerTricor Pacific: A Culture of Giving Back
Rod Senft, Chairman of Vancouver-based Tricor Pacific Capital, discusses his firm’s approach to charitable giving, including support for prostate cancer work and dignity for dumpster-divers.
February 17, 2020More
DealmakerVancouver Values: Tricor Pacific’s Rod Senft
Part of Privcap’s “Powerhouses in Private Equity” interview series, Tricor Pacific Capital’s Rod Senft discusses the rise of his Vancouver-based multi-strategy firm, how he wants entrepreneurs to view him, his favorite deal, and the “joy” and “thrill” that business builders need to feel to thrive. Interview by RSM Canada’s Ben Gibbons.
February 17, 2020More
DealmakerDealmaker Q1 2020: Deep Dive into Software Deals
This edition of Dealmaker features Privcap’s curated conversation with experts from LLR Partners and RSM who have worked extensively on software transactions. As software has grown exponentially as an industry and omnipresence in society, private capital has flowed into the sector in greater and greater amounts. Why are private equity investors so eager to own…
February 11, 2020More
DealmakerBehavioral Change for Good Initiative: An Overview
Funder Marc Leder of Sun Capital gives an overview of a research initiative that explores ways for people to improve their lives. Learn more here .
December 17, 2019More
DealmakerDealmaker: New Frontiers in Financial Services
Privcap assembled a group of private equity experts for an in-depth conversation about the investment opportunity in financial services.
November 18, 2019More
DealmakerGasket Crisis Averted: How Sun Capital Turned Around an OEM in Four Days
Marc Leder, co-founder of Sun Capital Partners, discusses one of his favorite deals – the brisk turnaround of Raybestos Powertrain, a supplier of parts to the automotive industry that was facing liquidation. An unexpected price rise saw Leder fielding worried phone calls from top car executives.
October 28, 2019More
DealmakerDealmaker: New Frontiers in Financial Services
Privcap assembled a group of private equity experts for an in-depth conversation about the investment opportunity in financial services. Commentators include William Spiegel of Pine Brook and Anthony DeCandido and Michael Fanelli of RSM. Topics include the decline of legacy players in financial services, the futility of traditional banks serving coffee, the disintermediation of mortgage…
October 28, 2019More
DealmakerMy Life as a Deal Sourcer
Interview with Huron Capital’s head of business development, Gretchen Perkins.
October 7, 2019More
DealmakerThe Challenge of Building a Bot
RSM’s Dave Noonan describes how his firm helps clients deploy robotic process automation.
RPA: Where to start
Robotic process automation (RPA) is a game changer for organizations looking to drive innovation and efficiency. Private equity firms are increasingly helping their portfolio companies automate tasks that were once manual, cutting expenses and improving accuracy in the…
September 16, 2019More
