Gil Nayot

Develops AI-powered data management platform

Lake Capital Management invests in leading service companies through organic and acquisition-enhanced growth. Investments typically range from $50-$75 million. They are particularly interested in marketing services, finance-related services, operational- and infrastructure-related services, specialty services, healthcare services, specialty consumer services, technology services and business process outsourcing services. Typically, opportunities fall into three categories: a buyout of an existing, solid, service-based business, a partnership with existing management in the acquisition and operation of a platform company or a specialized start-up where a significant market opportunity exists. The firm looks for companies with strong, motivated and scalable management teams. potential for revenue and earnings growth and potential for margin improvement driven by product or geographic expansion, operationally-experienced support of management, economies of scale or cross-selling opportunities from add-on acquisitions.

Provides strategy, marketing, organization, operations, IT and M&A consulting services

Functions as a College/University

CPPIB Private Investments invests in middle market companies located across the globe primarily in China, Japan, Korea, India, SE Asia and Australia. The firm focuses on technology, healthcare, industrials and service sectors. It provides financing for buyout, secondaries and growth capital requirements with an investment size of more than CAD 500 million. It acquires minority intrest and also makes co-investments.

Develops an AI based content intelligence and personalization platform that enables B2B marketers to create personalized experiences

VERTU Capital invests in mid-market technology companies located in Canada with annual revenues of greater than CAD 15 million and an enterprise CAD 500 million. The firm focuses on B2B software and enterprise software sectors. It participates in growth and later stage transaction. It also takes minority and majority stakes.