Spara Capital Founder and CEO Jason Sparaga appeared on The Goodman School of Business’s Conversations with Goodman Video Podcast where he discussed his approach to business, corporate social responsibility and whether or not it is possible to find “work-life balance”.
Spark Power Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Jason Sparaga was recognized by Brock University’s Goodman School of Business as the Distinguished Graduate Award Recipient 2015. The award recognizes an outstanding graduate for excellence in their field and honours; educational, entrepreneurial, community, volunteer and leadership achievements as well as the recipient’s contribution to the University. Thankfully for Jason,…
We are pleased to announce the closing of the acquisition of Pelikan Inc. (“Pelikan”), by Spark Power Services Corp (“Spark”), a leading provider of technical operations and maintenance services for high voltage and renewable energy assets. Spark Power Services is a portfolio company of Spara Capital Partners. Pelikan is a leader in the Canadian electrical…
We are pleased to announce the closing of the acquisition of Huron Geomatics Inc. (“HGI”), by Oakville Enterprises Corporation (“OEC”), an Ontario strategic consolidator of businesses in the infrastructure, power, and energy-related services sector. Spara Capital was the exclusive advisor to OEC, continuing to execute acquisitions along the organization’s growth strategy in the municipal infrastructure…
Anthony Marotta Named Recipient of The Brock University Board of Trustees Spirit of Brock Medal Eric Waxman, President of Spara Capital is pleased to congratulate Senior Analyst, Anthony Marotta on receiving The Brock University Board of Trustees Spirit of Brock Medal at a recent reception hosted by the University. The Award, recognizes a graduating student from…
Leading Canadian M&A Advisor Spara Capital, have published a free whitepaper for entrepreneurial leaders of mid-market companies entitled Behind the Tombstone with Fer-Pal Infrastructure: The Value of a Long Term Financial Advisory Relationship exploring a long-term, multi-stage Transaction completed by the Company earlier this year. The completed Transaction, a two-phase Shareholder Buyout (“SBO”) and the…
Eric Waxman, President of Spara Capital Partners feels that recent media reports, detailing a softening of the US Private Equity market don’t accurately capture the situation in the Canadian Mid-Market; “Recent media reports on the US private equity market may have Canadian entrepreneurs questioning the viability of these funds, but we think they will continue…
Fer-Pal Infrastructure (“Fer-Pal”) is a highly successful Toronto, Ontario-based provider of trenchless water-main rehabilitation services to municipal governments in Canada and the United States. The Company (North America’s largest provider) leads its industry in terms of innovation, capability, quality, and reputation for service. Due to the crumbling underground infrastructure throughout North America and the significant…
Welcome to Spara Capital’s Spring 2015 Update Newsletter. Inside you’ll find all the Spara news that’s fit to print; keeping you updated on our latest transaction news and information from Spara Capital and the marketplace. Spara Capital: ALMOST 15 Years Young and Still Going Strong! Dear Friends and Colleagues, Welcome to our Spring Update. We…