About MerchantBanker.ca
Canadian merchant banking and corporate development, supported by a network of specialists assembled around the needs of each engagement.
Principal
Colin brings more than 30 years of corporate development and merchant banking experience to acquisition, divestiture and financing mandates.
His principal-led approach connects acquisition strategy, financial and operating analysis, capital structure and transaction execution. The work begins with the commercial objective and the evidence needed to support a decision.
Colin on LinkedIn ↗Growth Partner & Strategic Acquisitions Advisor
Zach joined in this role in June 2025, focusing on off-market acquisitions and founder transitions. His work includes identifying opportunities, developing relationships and supporting strategic acquisition discussions.
Zach attended Humber College and focuses on founder-led businesses. Opportunities in the $1M–$20M range are assessed individually for mandate fit.
Zach on LinkedIn ↗The engagement model
Investment bankers, lenders, investors, accountants, lawyers and transaction specialists contribute within defined responsibilities. The principal remains close to the transaction and its decisions.
Career relationships span food, technology, services and finance. These relationships should not be interpreted as a list of completed M&A transactions or client endorsements.
Relevant experience can be discussed within appropriate confidentiality limits during an initial conversation.
Our transaction framework →The next step