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Cheque Size$1M to $50M
Stages10
Industries15
Markets20
Operating Since2014 (12y)

About SAF Group

SAF Group is a Canadian alternative investment firm specializing in private credit and equity investments across various sectors. Founded in 2014, the firm has committed over $4.0 billion across more than 60 transactions, primarily focusing on Canadian real asset sectors. SAF Group operates from offices in Calgary, Alberta, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario, and employs a team of over 35 professionals. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a range of asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, real estate, commodities, distressed and special situations, ESG and impact investing, fixed income, and hedge funds. SAF Group targets multiple investment stages, from seed and early-stage ventures to growth, late-stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed opportunities. Geographically, the firm focuses on Canada, the United States, and select international markets, including regions in Europe, Asia, and Africa. SAF Group's portfolio spans a diverse array of industries, such as technology, healthcare, real estate, financial services, energy, natural resources, infrastructure, consumer goods, telecommunications, media, transportation, utilities, education, agriculture, and manufacturing. The firm is committed to delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns to its investors while supporting the growth and development of the companies in which it invests.

Geographical Focus

African markets1

Other stated markets19

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaChinaIndiaBrazilFranceItalySpainMexicoSouth KoreaNew ZealandChileArgentinaColombiaPeru

Requirements

Strong growth potential, Experienced management teams, Competitive market positioning, Sustainable business models, Alignment with SAF Group's investment strategy