Montreal, February 12, 2018 – Novacap backed Owen & Company, a leading mattress manufacturer operating in Canada primarily under the Kingsdown brand, proudly announces that it has acquired Zedbed Inc., a Quebec-based manufacturer of eco-friendly memory foam mattresses, motion bases, and sleep products. This acquisition is part of an aggressive growth plan undertaken by Kingsdown Canada to increase its market penetration and broaden its luxury sleep product offerings across North America. 

Montréal, December 6, 2017 - NOVACAP, a Canadian leader in private equity, is proud to announce that it has partnered with Joseph Ribkoff, one of Canada's leading fashion designers, present in more than 64 international markets, by acquiring a majority stake in the company. This transaction is financed by the NOVACAP Industries IV Fund, in partnership with the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, founder Joseph Ribkoff and company executives.

(Montréal, January 2018) : Supporting its continuing strong growth, NOVACAP, a leading Canadian private equity firm, welcomes two new partners within its teams:

Montreal, Quebec – November 6, 2017: Novacap, one of Canada’s leading private equity firms, today announced that it has made a strategic investment in Leading Edge Geomatics (“Leading Edge”), a New Brunswick-based provider of aerial survey and geomatics services and solutions. 

• The transaction values Pivotal at approximately $525 million (USD 430 million)
• This investment will allow Pivotal to pursue its strategic acquisition plan

365 Data Centers Acquires Hybrid Data Center Services Provider Host.net

Adds Network, IP, DRaaS, and Cloud Product Offerings, Two Florida Edge Markets, and a Significant Enterprise Customer Base

Montreal, Quebec, July 20, 2017 – Novacap, a Canadian leader in private equity, today announced a partnership with Bestar Inc. (“Bestar“). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

• Novacap raises Canada’s largest private equity fund focused on the Technology, Media and Telecom (“TMT”) sector
• The Fund will invest in TMT companies with revenues of $30 million to $300 million
• New fundraising brings the Firm’s total capital raised to over $2.6 billion since inception, with current assets under management of $2.26 billion

MONTREAL, Quebec, July 11, 2017 – Knowlton Development Corporation ("KDC"), a leading contract manufacturer of health and beauty-care products with its head office in Longueuil, Quebec, announces the appointment of Anne Darche to the Corporation’s Board of Directors.

Toronto, Ontario, June 5, 2017 – NOVACAP, a Canadian leader in private equity, today announced a partnership with Owen & Company Limited (“Kingsdown Canada”), a leading mattress manufacturer. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.