What we do, we do together


Our door is open to the brightest Canadian automotive entrepreneurs.

open day

- “an invitation to see the things that happen there”

At OpenDay Ventures, we are excited about the future of the Canadian automotive sector. As a growth equity investor, we partner with Canadian automotive entrepreneurs who have demonstrated traction in their market. Our criteria for investment are broad and flexible for businesses with market opportunity and a good business reputation.

Recognizing and intrigued by start-up potential, we now also support aspiring entrepreneurs in the automotive service sector through various venture fund options.

Our leadership team has founded and bought over 40 businesses in Canada, the majority in the automotive retail market. Our affiliated companies serve vehicle owners and automotive industry clients.

Drawing upon our expertise in the automotive industry and strong leadership capabilities, we are excited to invest in companies with growth potential, with investments ranging from $100,000 to $5 million. Whether you're an experienced founder or embarking on a new venture, we look forward to learning more about the business you've built.

Leadership Team

  • Christian Chia

    PARTNER

  • Ben Lovie

    PRESIDENT / COO

  • Tahir Ayub

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

  • Mark Lin

    STRATEGIC ADVISOR

  • Bradley Aitken

    DIRECTOR, CORPORATE REPORTING & TREASURY

  • "Building a business is a team sport. Bringing OpenDay onboard gives business founders bench strength to scale up the business operation to market leadership."

    Ben Lovie - OpenDay Ventures