Ryan Feldman, Ca, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Canada Area

Focused on Growth

Toronto, Canada Area

I was focused on acquiring and managing industry specific software businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical software solutions that address the particular needs of its customers. I look for companies in North America and Europe which possess the following:• Leading market-share holder in a niche vertical market • Revenues of at least $5-million (less for subsequent acquisitions)• Hundreds or thousands (not dozens) of customers • Unimposing competitors

Toronto-based mid-market private equity firm established in 1987, more than $1 billion of assets under managementDeveloped and tested investment theses, evaluated and executed investment opportunities, conducted detailed due diligence and managed third party due diligence providers, performed financial modeling and investor returns analysis, reviewed and negotiated transaction documents and prepared & presented investment team memorandums.Performed business development by cold calling companies, attending conferences, and authoring articles in trade magazines.Actively managed investments, sat on board of directors of investee companies, evaluated follow-on investment opportunities, monitored company operational & financial performance, provided support on projects, and supported company financing activities & liquidity events.Select transaction experience: Hudson Valley Waste Holding, Inc. (Solid Waste Management Collection, Transfer and Processor - $35M Growth EquityInvestment). Exit generated an 87% internal rate of return or 2x invested capital over 13 months.o Modeled investment returns, led documentation process, co-managed third party due diligence teams, and supported transaction negotiations. Company was sold 13 months post-investment to a large public competitor for ~$304M. On exit managed due diligence process (no sell-side agent), managed legal documentation, and supported transaction negotiations. Kubra Data Transfer, Ltd. (Electronic & Print Bill Presentment & Fulfillment Company – $27M Tuck-in Acquisition)o Modeled investment returns and supported bank financing, documentation process and transaction negotiations. Van-Rob, Inc. (Automotive Metal Stampings and Welding Company - Sale of Clairvest’s 22% Ownership Stake for $35M).Exit generated a 7.4% internal rate of return or 1.82x invested capital over ~8 years.o Helped prepare and negotiate legal documents.

Performed detailed financial analyses (including LBO modelling, financing/capital structure modelling), designed analytical frameworks and authored presentations to support client engagements.M&A: Prepared confidential information memorandums (“CIM”), valuation analyses, buyers lists, data room indices, pitch books, comparables/transaction tables, due diligence checklists, and interfaced with potential buyers.Select transaction experience: M.B.M Tool & Machine Company, Ltd. and Excentrotech Precision, Inc. (Aerospace Precision Parts Manufacturers – Acquisition by Noranco (Portfolio Company of Bedford Capital))o Co-wrote CIM, developed and managed data room, answered due diligence queries, analyzed term sheets, performed buyside due diligence on acquiring company (selling companies received equity in buyer as part of the purchase price), created leverage buy-out models to contemplate if purchase offers were appropriate, co-wrote management presentation to potential buyers, and audited and reviewed buyer’s leverage buy-out model. A.C.I. Starcase Group Inc. (Leading Canadian Accessory Distributor - Minority Equity Investment from HSBC)o Developed pitch to win mandate, co-wrote CIM, co-wrote management presentation to potential buyers, developed and maintained data room, answered due diligence questions, and developed investment model.

Chartered accountant within the audit practice, industry focus included: banks, brokerages and full-service financial firms.

Chartered Accountant Designation

Hba, Finanace And Accounting

Graduated with an Honours Business Administration degree with a focus on finance and accounting Dean’s honour roll 2001 & 2002 in Honours.