CAI Capital Partners Announces Investment in ATS Scientific

Third platform investment for CAI Fund VII establishes a strong base for growth in specialty instrumentation distribution.

Vancouver, BC – July 27, 2026 – CAI Capital Partners (“CAI”) is pleased to announce that it has partnered with ATS Scientific Inc. and its subsidiary, Folio Instruments Inc. (“Folio” and, together with ATS Scientific, “ATS” or the “Company”). ATS is a leading independent Canadian distributor and service provider of specialized analytical, scientific, and test and measurement instrumentation used in research, quality control, and production environments.

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, ATS combines a broad portfolio of instruments from leading global manufacturers with application-specific technical sales, product demonstrations, installation, and training, together with ongoing aftermarket support including calibration, maintenance, repair, consumables, and replacement parts. The Company serves customers across Canada in a variety of essential end markets including research, pharma and life sciences, food and feed, energy, environmental, and mining. ATS has built long-standing relationships with customers and global OEM partners by pairing deep technical and application expertise with responsive local service and aftermarket support.

“ATS has grown by helping customers select the right solutions and then standing behind the equipment with responsive, knowledgeable support,” said Aleks Sobot, Chief Executive Officer of ATS. “CAI shares our long-term vision and brings deep experience in value-added distribution and technical services. We look forward to working together to strengthen our capabilities and create new opportunities for our team, our partners, and our customers.”

“What differentiates ATS is not simply the highly specialized instruments it distributes, but the technical expertise and service the team delivers alongside them,” said Trevor Riback, Principal at CAI. “The Company has become a trusted partner to customers and global suppliers supporting critical research, testing, and quality-control workflows across Canada. We are excited to work with Aleks and the ATS team to support the Company’s continued growth.”

CAI brings direct experience investing in the testing, inspection, certification, and calibration sector, together with a long track record of supporting the growth of value-added distribution platforms across North America. Debt financing for the transaction was provided by CIBC. CAI was advised on the transaction by Lawson Lundell (Legal), RSM Canada (Accounting), Alvarez & Marsal Canada (Tax), MNP (IT), and Marsh Canada (Insurance & Benefits).