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EPC is dedicated to supporting ambitious entrepreneurs who have ventured into the world of business ownership through acquisition. We understand that everyone has unique funding requirements, search criteria, and company profiles, so we take a flexible approach to ensure we meet their needs. If you are interested in acquiring and managing a business, we are interested in hearing from you.

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Becoming a CEO:
What to expect
and how we can help

The first day as the CEO of a company is a memorable experience that is beyond full anticipation or preparation. However, with our expertise as investors and former searchers, we can give you a unique perspective as you start your search fund journey. We are eager to listen to your story.

Lessons from our search

  • Help you as a budding entrepreneur to accelerate your transition to an owner and CEO.
  • Realize your dreams of becoming the CEO of a growing business.
  • Help grow your business with a variety of tailored solutions to advance your strategic goals

Acquisition is not just about numbers but about finding the right fit between a company and its future leaders. Acquisition entrepreneurs can trust that they have a supportive team that cares about their personal and professional success.

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CEO of R.L electric

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Growing a business is challenging,

But we’re on your side.

We help you to Skip the Startup Stage and Jump Straight into Owning a Business

We allow you to pursue your own businesses by providing a way to acquire an existing business rather than starting from scratch.

You have our Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your CEO Role and Enhancing Your Performance

You can focus on your core competencies as a CEO, such as strategic planning, operations management and leadership, without the added burden of raising capital or managing finances.

Achieve Remarkable Outcomes with Strategic Acquisitions and Our Expert Guidance

As a CEO, you can achieve remarkable outcomes by making a strategic acquisition. With our significant experience structuring and negotiating add-on acquisitions, we can serve as your reliable guide throughout the process.

You can use our network as a resource for your needs

We can connect you with key people for your business through our relationship ecosystems. We understand the importance of timing and are committed to leveraging our professional network to help you achieve your business goals.

Our Search Fund Team

Our team understands that entrepreneurship through acquisition can be quite demanding. As entrepreneurship runs in our
blood, we believe that having a reliable team of coaches, advisors, and board members is essential for success.

With years of expertise in search and an extensive network of resources, we are well-equipped to support exceptional
individuals seeking entrepreneurship through acquisition.

  • Mason Darabi

    Founding Managing Partner

    Anybody can identify a problem and slow down. I prefer crafting a solution and generating momentum.

    Mason Darabi
    Founding Managing Partner

    Education

    Liroy earned his Bachelors in Commerce with Distinction from McGill University, and his MBA from Harvard Business School.

    Work

    CPA & an engineer by training, a venture capitalist and a private equity expert, a 2X visionary tech start-up founder and entrepreneur, with an extensive background in Canadian and global capital markets both private and public. raised capital ($2.5MM seed) and served as the chief commercialization officer for a Fintech asset-backed financing platform called Ovenue out of Silicon Valley for almost 2.5+ years. has acted as a venture builder with over 10+ years of experience as a CFO of dozens of SaaS/Fintech, Ag-tech, and health-tech start-ups), contributing significantly to their growth financing, development of the go-to-market (GTM) strategy and determining the product-market fit endeavours. history of serving as a CFO of a few of publicly traded companies in Canada by leading the go-public transaction and executing on M&A roll-up strategy of these companies. CPA for various public-practice firms and corporations such as MNP LLP, Imperial Oil, RSM LLP and PwC in Canada.

    Personal

    Liroy earned his Bachelors in Commerce with Distinction from McGill University, and his MBA from Harvard Business School.

  • Mason Darabi

    Founding Managing Partner

    Anybody can identify a problem and slow down. I prefer crafting a solution and generating momentum.

    Mason Darabi
    Founding Managing Partner

    Education

    Liroy earned his Bachelors in Commerce with Distinction from McGill University, and his MBA from Harvard Business School.

    Work

    CPA & an engineer by training, a venture capitalist and a private equity expert, a 2X visionary tech start-up founder and entrepreneur, with an extensive background in Canadian and global capital markets both private and public. raised capital ($2.5MM seed) and served as the chief commercialization officer for a Fintech asset-backed financing platform called Ovenue out of Silicon Valley for almost 2.5+ years. has acted as a venture builder with over 10+ years of experience as a CFO of dozens of SaaS/Fintech, Ag-tech, and health-tech start-ups), contributing significantly to their growth financing, development of the go-to-market (GTM) strategy and determining the product-market fit endeavours. history of serving as a CFO of a few of publicly traded companies in Canada by leading the go-public transaction and executing on M&A roll-up strategy of these companies. CPA for various public-practice firms and corporations such as MNP LLP, Imperial Oil, RSM LLP and PwC in Canada.

    Personal

    Liroy earned his Bachelors in Commerce with Distinction from McGill University, and his MBA from Harvard Business School.

How we

create value

You will face various phases in your search fund journey. Our own playbook for each of these stages comes from our expertise as searchers, operators, and investors. We work with them and their CEOs to build successful and lasting businesses.

  • 1.

    Designing the search

    The search process begins with defining the criteria and strategy for finding and acquiring a suitable company, such as industry and geographic preferences, company size, deal structure, and search strategy. This is a crucial step in the search fund journey, as it helps the searcher to focus their efforts and communicate their value proposition to potential sellers and investors.

  • 2.

    Structuring the transaction

    we strongly believe that a meticulously planned deal can bring in additional returns for investors and search entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, concepts like working capital often get ignored during rushed closing timelines. However, as your trusted partners, we ensure that you cover all your bases and don't miss out on any crucial M&A aspects.

  • 3.

    Getting ready for the exit

    Successfully exiting a business is a complex process that requires both expertise and skill. It is crucial to have experience in this matter. As your investors and partners, we can provide valuable insights and guidance when it comes to selecting an advisor and bringing your business to market at the end of its operating period.

Developing c-suit

Great resources and advice on fundraising, finding a business and becoming CEO are available to you as a prospective searcher. It is also a unique community where direct conversation is appreciated and supported.

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