MARINER CAPITAL
Long-Term Stewardship for Lower Mainland Businesses
Who We Are & The Approach
Not a Private Equity Fund. An Entrepreneurial Operator.
Selling a life’s work shouldn’t mean handing it over to a remote financial institution or an aggressive competitor. We offer owner-founders a reliable, flexible exit and step in as dedicated operators committed to continuing what you built.
Preserving Your Legacy: We protect your team, customer relationships, and company culture.
Decisive, Confidential Process: No institutional red tape or prolonged diligence committees—we move quickly and discreetly.
Patient Capital: We operate with a long-term mindset, focusing on durable day-to-day execution rather than short-term financial engineering.
Mariner Capital Acquires and operates established private businesses in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, providing retiring owners with a clean succession plan and their team with lasting stability.
Acquisition Criteria
Geography
Metro Vancouver & Fraser Valley (Lower Mainland, B.C.)
Financial Profile
$700k - $1.5M EBITDA (or Seller's Discretionary Earnings), with consistent margins and stable historical cash flow
Industry Focus
Light manufacturing, commercial/industrial services, specialty trades, distribution, and niche B2B services
Business Characteristics
Defensible market niche, diverse customer base (no extreme concentration), and an experienced middle-management or core technician tier
Situation
Owner retirement, lack of family succession, or a founder seeking a structured operational transition
Why Partner With Mariner
Flexible Transaction Structures: Tailored cash at close, rollover equity, or structured earn-outs depending on the seller’s retirement timeline and tax preferences.
Smooth Leadership Handoff: Whether the owner wants a 3-month clean exit or a gradual 12-month transition, we establish a collaborative onboarding path to support staff and customers.
Local Presence: We live, work, and operate right here in British Columbia, ensuring hands-on attention without out-of-province management layers.