Vancouver, BC – October 30, 2024 – CAI Capital Partners (“CAI”) is thrilled to announce it has been named to Inc.’s sixth annual Founder-Friendly Investors list. This prestigious list honours private equity and venture capital firms, as well as lenders that believe in and actively back founder-led businesses and help them thrive.
All investors on the list have demonstrated successful track records of collaboration and ongoing involvement with the businesses in which they invest. To compile the list, Inc. directly surveyed entrepreneurs who have partnered with these firms. Founders filled out a questionnaire about their experiences and shared data on how their portfolio companies have grown while working together.
To see the complete list of winners and for more information on Inc., visit: https://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors/2024.
“I am incredibly proud to see CAI recognized for their support and commitment to founder-led businesses,” said Colby Barrett, former CEO of GeoStabilization International. “Their partnership was instrumental in our growth and success, and this accolade reflects their dedication to helping enhance the companies they invest in.”
“The CAI team is deeply honoured to be recognized by Inc. as a Founder-Friendly Investor,” said Curtis Johansson, Partner at CAI. “This accolade reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting and empowering founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey. It is a testament to the trust and partnership we build with our founders, and we look forward to continuing to drive growth and success together. Thank you to Inc. for this prestigious honour, and a heartfelt thank you to all the founders who have entrusted us as partners.”
About CAI Capital Partners
CAI Capital Partners is a Vancouver-based private equity firm focused on partnering with and growing founder-owned businesses in the Canadian and U.S. lower middle market. Over three decades, CAI has invested over C$1.6 billion of equity capital into companies across North America. CAI is actively investing from its seventh buyout fund, which held its final close in September 2024. For additional information, please visit www.caifunds.com.
For further information please contact:
Trevor Riback
Principal, CAI Capital Partners
604-637-1289
Date: November 1, 2024
