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About 1440 Capital

 1440 Capital is a partnership of experienced entrepreneurs and executives who build value by investing in both businesses and leaders.


Based in Toronto, Ontario, we combine decades of operational, technical, and leadership experience to accelerate performance in the organizations we acquire — and in the people who lead them.

We actively acquire well-run, profitable North American mid-market companies, including “orphan” divisions or brands from parent corporations. We understand the dynamics of business succession and take pride in preserving the legacy of founders while pursuing new opportunities for growth. With approximately $50 million of available capital and flexible investment structures, we move decisively and partner constructively.


In addition to acquisitions, 1440 Capital provides leadership and executive coaching services to CEOs and management teams. Using validated behavioral assessment tools — including DISC, 12 Driving Forces, and Emotional Intelligence — we help leaders gain the clarity, communication, and accountability required to scale their organizations.


Our mission is simple: to accelerate growth by strengthening both the enterprise and its leadership.

Acquisitions of North American, mid-market companies

Sectors

Types of Investments

Investment Approach

  • Environmental Technologies or Operations 
  • Manufacturing / Distribution  
  • Food and Beverage Manufacturing 
  • Civil Infrastructure

Investment Approach

Types of Investments

Investment Approach

  • Turnarounds (operational and financial)
  • Growth-stage and emerging technology manufacturing
  • Deep expertise in manufacturing and distribution

Types of Investments

Types of Investments

Types of Investments

  • Management buyouts 
  • Corporate divestiture 
  • Purchase of family businesses 
  • Formal or informal restructuring

Why 1440 Capital

We are entrepreneurial, practical, and solutions-oriented.
Our team brings extensive operating and transactional experience, enabling us to move quickly and creatively. We use internal funds for flexibility and speed, while maintaining a patient, long-term investment horizon.

We believe leadership drives enterprise value, and we invest in both.

Our Investment Criteria

 

  • Equity investments from $5M–$20M, typically leveraged 2:1
     
  • EBITDA potential of $10M within 3–4 years for new platforms
     
  • Active operational involvement from 1440 Capital partners
     
  • Willingness to support meaningful management ownership

Our Name

 The name 1440 reflects the number of minutes in a day — a reminder that growth, whether in business or leadership, comes from what we do with every single one of them. 

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