Investment Philosophy and Criteria

Ashiana Holdings Ltd. is a dynamic investment company with a focus on acquiring businesses in Real Estate, Construction Services, and Manufacturing. Our investment horizon is indefinite. Rather than imposing a term limit, we strive to enhance proven success while investing in the development of our people. We are committed to maintaining this approach for decades into the future (25+ years). This gives us the flexibility to customize transaction structures that align with the objectives of business owners seeking to sell.

Primary Industry Focus:

Real Estate, Construction, and Industrial
Real Estate, Maintenance and Services
Construction and Industrial Equipment Distribution and Service
Business to Business

Geographic Focus:

The current focus is to target small to mid-sized businesses in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area in Ontario that have a footprint in Canada and eventually, the US.

Key Characteristics:

Strong Cash Flow Generation
Minimum of $500K EBIT
Strong history of performance
Strong core management practices and people
100% ownership is not required

We pride ourselves on our adaptable approach to acquisitions. Depending on the specific circumstances, we are open to considering various options. This includes partnering with owners who wish to exit their business gradually over time, assisting minority owners in purchasing a majority ownership, or collaborating with executives in a management buy-out. Our willingness to be flexible allows us to find the best fit for each situation.

What We Bring to Transitioning Business Owners

Deal Flexibility

Given our indefinite investment horizon, we have the flexibility to create transition structures that align with the goals and objectives of exiting business owners.

Innovation and Lifelong Learning

The wealth of experience of our team in leading and scaling related businesses, is brought to bear when executing by constantly challenging the status quo and responding to the changing nature of our stakeholders needs. We seek to ensure the businesses nurture long term, sustainable, relevant competitive advantages.

Leadership Development

We focus on developing incumbent teams when possible. This enables management teams and key staff to continue to have the opportunity to grow and develop, as opposed to being transitioned.

Strategic Support

Where the transitioning owner does not have an existing management team capable of being strategically and financially responsible for the company in their absence we offer strategic support. This enables a transition that may otherwise be challenging.