CPE News (7/8/2021) – Peloton Capital Management (PCM) has held final close for first fund, securing $550 million in total capital commitments.
Limited partner investors include Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO), Canada’s largest banks, Stephen Smith (Chairman, CEO, and co-founder of First National Financial Corporation and Chairman of PCM), several institutional investors, high net worth individuals and family offices.
Peloton Capital Management has invested nearly 50% of the committed capital across five fast-growing and market-leading companies in the healthcare services and financial services sectors. PCM aims to build a concentrated portfolio of 7 – 10 platform investments from the first fund, focusing on well-established, profitable companies that have $5 million to $40 million of EBITDA and present compelling opportunities to build long-term, sustainable value.
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Peloton Capital Management Holds Final Closing of First Fund at $550 Million
IMCO is a prominent new investor in the fund alongside Canada’s largest banks, Stephen Smith, and other investors; nearly 50% of the fund has been deployed across five completed investments
TORONTO – July 8, 2021 – Peloton Capital Management (PCM), a Canadian private equity firm with a long-term approach to middle-market buyouts in the North American market, announced today that it has closed its first fund at $550 million. The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO), an Ontario public fund manager with $73.3 billion of assets under management, has invested in the fund alongside Canada’s largest banks and Stephen Smith, Chairman, CEO, and co-founder of First National Financial Corporation and Chairman of PCM. In addition, several institutional investors, high net worth individuals and family offices have also made commitments to the fund.
Since the firm’s inception and launch of its first Fund, PCM has invested nearly 50% of the committed capital across five fast-growing and market-leading companies in the healthcare services and financial services sectors.
“The investments we’ve made to date – of which three were closed amid the pandemic – are all performing well,” said Steve Faraone, Managing Partner at Peloton Capital Management. “We are very pleased with the investment partnerships we have already consummated, and several more attractive opportunities are currently being evaluated.”
Differentiated approach to investments
Unlike many middle-market private equity firms that take a short-term, generalist approach to investing, PCM differentiates itself through its long-term capital and orientation; deep sector expertise and focus on financial services, health care, and consumer markets; and relationships-first philosophy.
“Our differentiated strategy and approach to investing has proven to be quite powerful in the market. It has enabled us to attract world class investors in the fund and it has positioned us as a very attractive partner to the founders of the companies we are investing in,” said Mike Murray, Managing Partner at Peloton Capital Management.
PCM aims to build a concentrated portfolio of 7 – 10 platform investments from this first fund, focusing on well-established, profitable companies that have $5 million to $40 million of EBITDA and present compelling opportunities to build long-term, sustainable value.
Prioritizing ESG in alignment with PRI
Since its inception, PCM has prioritized environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG). In support of this philosophy, the firm recently signed the Principles of Responsible Investing (PRI) and will report annually on activities related to the integration of PRI and ESG within its portfolio. PRI is a voluntary and aspirational set of investment principles developed by investors, for investors, with the goal of developing a more sustainable global financial system.
About Peloton Capital Management:
Peloton Capital Management is a private equity firm that utilizes a long-term investment philosophy and sector-focused strategy to partner with founders and management teams to help build exceptional businesses and create attractive returns for our investors. PCM’s primary focus is investing in services businesses within the Healthcare, Financial, and Consumer verticals in North America. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, PCM was founded and is led by a team with extensive private equity experience. For more information please visit: www.pelotoncapitalmanagement.com.
About IMCO:
The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO) manages $73.3 billion of assets on behalf of its clients. IMCO’s mandate is to provide broader public sector institutions with investment management services, including portfolio construction advice, better access to a diverse range of asset classes and sophisticated risk management capabilities. IMCO is an independent organization, operating at arm’s length from government and guided by a highly experienced and professional Board of Directors. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @imcoinvest
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