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July 14, 2016

Have you ever wanted to do a complete 180 degree turn in your career path? That’s exactly what one former chartered accountant did, as he decided to take a gamble by leaving behind a decent salary to dive into the world of private equity. BNN’s Kristina Partsinevelos caught up with Brad Nathan, President of Lynx Equity, for a look at how he got into the world of venture capital and private equity. see the video here

February 25, 2016

Brad Nathan, president of Lynx Equity, says he launched his Toronto-based private equity firm in 2007 because he “has always been interested in owning small businesses.” Nine years on, that ambition appears to have been fulfilled. Lynx’s portfolio comprises many such companies: 40 to be exact. Lynx-held companies, located across North America, vary widely by industry, including everything from a Canadian chain of children’s hair salons to a maker of fashion jewelry in Longmont, Colorado. The one thing they have in common is prior owners who sold to Lynx to manage their succession plans. Nathan founded Lynx to acquire family-owned mid-market […]

January 15, 2016

Brad Nathan is one of Canada’s most dynamic young entrepreneurs. He is the Founder and President of Lynx Equity Limited, named in 2014 and 2015 by Canadian Business/PROFIT Magazine as one of Canada’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies. Founded in 2007, Lynx is a Toronto-based diversified private equity firm focused on acquiring established businesses from owners looking to retire. Lynx follows a value-investing model and a buy-and-hold strategy. With revenues of $300 million, 1300 employees, and offices in Toronto, Calgary, Los Angeles and San Diego, Lynx’s portfolio is comprised of 42 diverse businesses across North America. Brad has his BA (York […]

November 19, 2015

Lynx Equity secured 15 million Canadian dollars in debt financing from the Labourers’ Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada, said Lynx President Brad Nathan . The Canadian firm will use the additional capital to make more deals rather than increase its typical deal size, he said. While there is no caveat yet for the Labourers’ Pension Fund to fund additional debt, Mr. Nathan expects this to be a long-term relationship. Labourers’ didn’t respond to an inquiry seeking comment. The Canadian pension fund was introduced to Lynx through a party that works with the firm, Mr. Nathan said. It took about 10 months to complete the […]