Investments

INVESTMENTS

JOIN THE TALLGRASS FAMILY

When Tallgrass invests in your company, we’re in it for the long term, guiding you through the transition to employee ownership, including:

  • Valuation exercises to help determine a fair sale price
  • A due diligence process
  • Setting up and managing an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)
  • Employee education and training
  • Long term support and access to resources at Friesens or other Tallgrass companies

Join the Tallgrass family of companies and help advance employee ownership in your community, province, and across Canada.

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Chard Friesen and Jordan Toews in front of a HP web press

“We both feel motivated to work hard because we know that we’ll be proudly accountable for Friesens’ success and will happily benefit in its growth. We love that it feels like we’re a family working together while supporting each other.”

Albert & Jonie Sta. Maria, Employee-Owners of Friesens Corporation

INVESTMENTS

ACQUISITION CRITERIA

Tallgrass is currently seeking investment opportunities with like-minded business owners. The Tallgrass model is the best fit for sellers who meet the following criteria: 

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THE RIGHT OWNER

  • You believe selling your business is about more than just maximum financial returns
  • You want your legacy to include local ownership and commitment to community
  • You understand that careful planning is essential to a successful transition 
  • You are ready to transition ownership of the business to your employees, so you can retire…or keep working in an employee-owned company!
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THE RIGHT TEAM

  • Your company has a strong leadership team 
  • Your managers and employees are excited about the idea of employee ownership
  • Your company can continue to be successful without you in day-to-day operations
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THE RIGHT BUSINESS

  • Your company employs between 100 and 1,000 employees
  • Your company is located in Canada
  • Your company in one of the following sectors:
    • Manufacturing
    • Construction
    • Engineering
    • Consulting
    • Long-term proven technology
    • Agribusiness (not primary producers)
  • Your company has a strong EBITDA (annual profits of $3 to $8 million, representing at least 10% of revenue)
  • Your company has consistent annual growth
  • Your company has low or no debt

If you feel that your company is a good match for our criteria, we are currently seeking investment opportunities.

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Explore case studies of employee ownership in a variety of forms and sectors.

Taproot Community Support Services – Edmonton, AB

Before transitioning to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), Taproot was owned first by 7 employee-owners and then up to 30 employee-owners prior to the transaction. Over time, the company ran into succession challenges as share values had risen to a point that made it difficult for new employees to buy in. The EOT offered a…
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Grantbook – Toronto, ON

In the heart of Toronto, Grantbook…a technology consultancy devoted to empowering philanthropic organizations…faced a turning point. Its co-founder, Peter Deitz, stood at the crossroads of succession. For Peter, stepping aside wasn’t just about closing a chapter; it was about ensuring Grantbook’s culture and mission would thrive for years to come.  Searching for A Successor, and a Values-Aligned Future The journey began long before employee…
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Brightspot Climate – Vancouver, BC

In the world of consulting, growth often brings big questions: How do you keep your culture intact while planning for the future? For Brightspot, a firm that started as a one-person operation and grew to more than 40 employees, the answer was bold and values-driven…an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). A Founder’s Journey from Humble Beginnings…
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EllisDon – Mississauga, Ontario

Family-owned EllisDon construction company announced in 2020 the transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). In business since 1951, and with 4,000 employees worldwide, EllisDon is now 100% employee owned. Background In 1951, EllisDon was launched by brother Don and Davis Ellis as a contractor service in London, Ontario. Eventually EllisDon would construct many hundreds…
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