Canadian private equity firms partner with North American pioneer in mobile staging technology to expand its innovative offerings

Deal Flash

The shareholders of Stageline Mobile Stage Inc. (Stageline), the Canada- based pioneer in mobile staging technology, have completed a transaction involving private equity funds BDG & Partners and the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, along with members of management and the company’s founder.

BDG is a Canadian private equity firm that aims to create value by investing in businesses where its capital, strategic insight, global relationships and operational experience can contribute to further growth. Privately held, BDG was founded in partnership with a leading European private bank. This unique combination allows for entrepreneurial agility and the institutional depth of global capital and expertise.

Given their work and success, we chose to work with Oaklins’ Canadian team for the second time in five years. We thank them for their commitment and the quality of their work. The level of expertise and support that Oaklins provided to the entire Stageline team, and the rest of the professionals working on the file throughout the sale process, was key to the success of our transaction. YVAN MIRON, FOUNDER, STAGELINE, CANADA

Oaklins played a major role in finding the right investor

Oaklins’ team in Canada acted as the sell-side M&A advisor to Stageline in this transaction. The company’s shareholders, composed of both management and private equity, mandated Oaklins’ Canadian team to run a competitive sale process to find a partner that will support the company’s future growth while maintaining continuity.

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