Our Canada Private Equity Focus
We are optimistic about the profitable growth opportunities for smart and customer-centric automotive services founders. OpenDay #Fund1 is focused on investing in small and medium Canadian businesses that have commercial merit in the "automotive services" sector.
Current investment focus
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Automotive Reconditioning
Serving dealerships, body shops and retail customers, we invest in automotive wheel, dent, detailing and glass repair and reconditioning businesses.
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Mobile Automotive Service
Convenience-led mobile service operations that serve retail and business consumers with light repairs and roadside assistance.
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Flexible Car Ownership
Niche and mainstream car driver audiences, such as newcomers, students and travellers, are demanding flexible car rental, micro lease and subscription offerings.
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Tire Support Services
Automotive tire support services for dealership and retail consumers. Tire and wheel repair, tire storage, tire sales and value-added delivery logistics.
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Energy Delivery Services
Companies that advance the convenient distribution of energy in the form of gas, electric or hydrogen energy to end users in the automotive and broader transportation sector.
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Inspections and Calibration
As vehicle technology expands in complexity, the need for niche businesses to focus on serving automotive service and body shops with specialist skills will expand.