Bonfire Capital Advisors

Business Valuations provide a baseline value for companies to serve as a reference point during strategic moves such as change in ownership or a capital raise. Our latest guide to private company valuations demonstrates its fundamental role in corporate strategy and financial management. Download the one-pager below or read it via our website: https://lnkd.in/eVRENb4w See why private business owners and executive management teams trust Bonfire Capital to help them achieve their objectives: https://lnkd.in/gPWCZhbb 

Fresh off 18 x 20 minute meetings on Thursday last week in Boston at DealFest Northeast Thank you to ACG Boston for their hospitality hosting Bonfire Capital Advisors Excellent experience engaging with lower middle market financial sponsors interested in investing in Canada 🇨🇦

Rising inflation and supply chain challenges are formidable hurdles that impact a business' profitability. Addressing these issues and planning for both short and long-term challenges is crucial for business owners. Key points to keep top of mind are: > Reliable management information is the cornerstone of informed decision making > Real-time access to accurate data empowers strategic and measured actions > Plan for the 'what-ifs' Discover how Bonfire Capital can help you execute these strategies: https://lnkd.in/gPWCZhbb

Bonfire Capital Advisors recently advised on the sale of Portland Discovery - Land and Sea Tours (PDT) to Chenmark , a private investment firm focused on acquiring and building SMBs. Leveraging our industry expertise, Bonfire facilitated a transparent and collaborative process, ensuring a seamless transition for both parties. Chenmark emerged as the ideal buyer due to their industry knowledge, capacity to transact and dedication to upholding PDT's legacy of exceptional sightseeing experiences in the Portland area. The successful outcome attests to Bonfire's commitment to delivering results for our clients. Congratulations to all involved on a well-executed deal! View our track record here: https://lnkd.in/euSfEh5N

Business owners face a unique challenge in balancing long-term risk assessments while managing the daily chaos of operations. Our latest insights offer essential tools and strategies to navigate uncertainty, promoting business success and stability. Read it below or via our website: https://lnkd.in/gY3x-hUm Discover how Bonfire aligns client objectives with tailored solutions to meet unique business and market needs: https://lnkd.in/gPWCZhbb

We'll go the extra mile for you... Year to date 2024, clients of Bonfire Capital Advisors have closed 4 transactions starting in January with our first closing of the year. Public announcements have not been made but we'd like to share with our network a sample of what we have been up to recently: - Lead advisors to the vendors on the sale of a Maine-based consumer business to a private equity buyer - Lead advisors on a debt financing of a Halifax-based consumer company enabling a shareholder recapitalization - Buy-side advisor and quality of earnings provider to an Ontario-based healthcare consolidator in relation to the acquisition of its 2nd and 3rd private clinics

Bonfire Capital is celebrating #InternationalWomensDay with exciting insights into the fast-growing Women’s Health Sector. Companies that transacted in 2023 reached new heights, averaging $10.4M in capital raised, marking a 9.3% increase. The upward trend is anticipated to persist into 2024 as the demand for comprehensive women’s health solutions continues to rise. Learn more about Bonfire’s experience in empowering companies to execute transactions aligned with their objectives: https://bonfirecapital.ca/ #iwd2024

Positive sentiment around interest rates and broader market M&A activity are positive signs for the software market. Together with pent-up demand from low activity levels in 2023, the conditions for M&A in software are improving and we expect this to lead to higher M&A levels in the second half of 2024. In our latest Software industry insight one-pager, we draw your attention to our key insights from our outlook. Learn more about Bonfire's experience helping companies divest on their terms: https://lnkd.in/eirhkpsr

To reach mutual agreement in M&A deals, leveraging valuation analysis from the buyer and seller perspective is key. Don’t rely solely on industry precedent; dive deep into qualitative and quantitative factors to anchor deal pricing and enhance negotiating power. Each business is too unique to rely solely on industry precedents, demanding a tailored approach for optimal outcomes. Learn about Bonfire Capital’s track record of delivering results aligned with stakeholder objectives: https://lnkd.in/eirhkpsr

Bonfire Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to SpryPoint's strategic transaction with Norwest Venture Partners. Learn more about Norwest’s investment thesis in SpryPoint: https://lnkd.in/g3rB88K8 View Bonfire's recent transactions here: https://lnkd.in/eirhkpsr #saas #atlanticcanada