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Business Overview
A well-established architectural practice based in Toronto, specializing in sustainable residential and boutique commercial design. With more than 30 years of experience, the firm has built a reputation for creating high-end, environmentally conscious projects for affluent clients and developers across North America. Operating within the growing sustainable architecture market, the business is positioned to capture continued demand for energy-efficient and eco-friendly design solutions.

Track Record
Operating History: Over three decades of experience delivering innovative, award-winning sustainable designs.
Customer Base: Serves hundreds of recurring clients in residential, cottage, and niche commercial markets, including long-standing relationships with developers and homeowners.
Scale: Generates multi-million-dollar annual revenues with steady year-over-year growth supported by high client retention and strong brand recognition.
Profitability: Consistently profitable, maintaining healthy margins and a solid balance sheet with no long-term debt.
Leadership Alignment: The founder remains active in a strategic role, supported by a capable management team and key staff who are becoming equity partners to drive the next growth phase.

Growth Strategy
Technology & Systems Upgrade: Implement robust project management, CRM, and financial reporting systems to improve efficiency and transparency.
Brand Expansion: Strengthen online presence, social media engagement, and digital marketing to attract new clients and increase brand awareness.
Geographic Expansion: Target new opportunities across Ontario and other Canadian markets while maintaining a strong downtown Toronto base.
Service Diversification: Explore complementary services and partnerships to expand offerings within sustainable design and green development.
Talent Development: Continue investing in staff training and leadership coaching to enhance internal capabilities and support scalable growth.

Investment Overview
PE Gate investors are acquiring a minority ownership stake (initially 20% with an option to increase to 44%) in a leading sustainable architecture firm. The investment offers exposure to a profitable and growing design practice within the high-demand sustainability sector. The transaction targets a base case IRR of around 25–30%, driven by operational improvements, brand modernization, and organic growth. Long-term liquidity opportunities exist through dividend income, share repurchases, or a strategic sale to a larger architectural or design group.

To access the full Investment Memorandum and express interest, investors can set up an account on the PE Gate platform for detailed transaction information.