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Passing the baton,
from builder to builder.

Relais Partners is searching for one business, the right one. C$0.5–4M of EBITDA, in the Greater Montréal area. We take the baton from the owner who built it, and keep the race going.

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About

In a relay, each runner gives everything on their leg, then hands the baton to the next.Relais Partners is about that moment of transition. Taking the baton from an owner who has spent years building a business, respecting the ground already covered, and continuing the race with care.We are looking for one company to devote ourselves to for the long run.

The business keeps its name, its people and its address. This is not a roll-up, and there is no platform to fold you into. The person you negotiate with is the person who shows up on Monday.

The owner sets the pace of the handoff. Leave at closing, stay through a transition, or keep a stake and a seat on the board. Every structure is on the table, and every owner who writes to us gets an answer.

Operator

A leader on site, and room for you.

We buy to run the business ourselves, on site. Exiting shareholders can support the transition or stay involved, at the pace and in the role that suits them.

Continuity

The business carries on, as it is.

Same name, same employees, same customers, same suppliers. The transition happens at your pace, without disruption.

Legacy

Securing what you built.

A clean transaction, a fair price and a buyer with committed capital to close. Your wealth is protected, and so is your legacy.

Acquisition criteria

Established, profitable, and led by an owner thinking about the next chapter.

EBITDAC$0.5–4M, consistent over several years. Enterprise value up to C$25M.
SectorsBusiness services · Light manufacturing · Specialized distribution
Business modelB2B, repeat or contracted customers, low cyclicality, modest capital intensity.
GeographyGreater Montréal area.
SituationSuccession, retirement, or a founder ready for a new chapter. Majority or full ownership.
Not a fitTurnarounds, start-ups, real estate.
Approach

Two ways to pass the baton. Both begin with a conversation.

 We operateWe operate in tandem
Your roleStep away after a transition on your terms, typically 12–18 months.Stay in your seat, or move to the role you actually want.
Our roleFull-time CEO. We keep your team, your culture and what you built.Capital, finance, growth and the work you would rather not carry alone.
Ownership100% at closing, or a minority rollover if you want to share in the next leg.You keep a meaningful stake and a board seat.
TimelineWritten indication of value within three weeks of financials. Closing 90–120 days from a signed LOI.Same process; the operating plan is written together before closing.

Capital is committed by investors who have backed and closed searches before.

Team

The operator

Founder & Managing Partner

Before founding Relais Partners, he advised executives and shareholders on numerous strategic transactions, including the sale of several Québec market leaders.

He then moved to the investor side, where he helped build and grow several leading companies. As an investor and board member, he works closely with management teams on their most important decisions, from growth strategy to financing, acquisitions and value creation.

Over the course of his career, he has taken part in transactions representing more than C$2B in cumulative value.

Transactions20+ completed · C$2B+ in cumulative value
Current rolePrivate equity investing and portfolio company oversight
BasedMontréal · French / English
Contact

Owners, advisors, bankers and accountants. If you know a business that fits, write to us. Every message gets a reply.

OfficeMontréal, Québec, Canada
ConfidentialityConversations are confidential. No advisors required.
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