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

  • Automotive Reconditioning

    Serving dealerships, body shops and retail customers, we invest in automotive wheel, dent, detailing and glass repair and reconditioning businesses.

  • Mobile Automotive Service

    Convenience-led mobile service operations that serve retail and business consumers with light repairs and roadside assistance.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.