Yellow Point Equity Partners is pleased to announce the closing of its fourth private equity buyout fund (“Fund IV” or the “Fund”) and concurrent investment in Edo Japan (“Edo”), a fast-casual Japanese restaurant franchisor.
Fund IV has the same investment strategy as the first three Yellow Point funds, and accordingly will aim to build significant and sustainable growth businesses in partnership with outstanding management teams.
Edo, the Fund’s first investment, has over 100 locations across western Canada and a long track record of satisfying franchisees and satiating customers. For more than 35 years Edo has provided patrons with hot, fast and delicious food, prepared in a traditional Teppan-style. Edo is recognized for its popular dishes, including Sukiyaki Beef and Teriyaki Chicken, both of which are topped off with the signature Teriyaki Sauce. In addition to its signature dishes, Edo offers diverse meal choices including yakisoba noodles, udon soup, sushi and other delicious creations.
“When I sought out an equity partner a key goal of mine was to preserve Edo’s unique culture and way of doing business” said Tom Donaldson, CEO of Edo. “Yellow Point’s matching investment philosophy including their operationally-hands-off approach was a key factor in my decision to partner with them. As a result, our franchisees, employees and customers won’t notice any changes – we will continue to deliver great food with legendary service – but keep your eyes open for Edo restaurants opening in some exciting new locations!”
Brian Begert, Managing Partner of Yellow Point said “the Edo team has built a highly successful franchise which has achieved considerable growth over an extended period. We believe Edo is now poised to benefit from consumers’ increasing focus on tasty, healthy food which is delivered expediently. We are always looking for great businesses run by great people and are enthusiastic about our partnership with Edo which fits those characteristics very well.”
“We are pleased to have closed the Edo investment concurrently with the closing of Fund IV. We are actively looking for new investments, with a target of committing between $10 million to $35 million per investment in five to seven new companies in Fund IV over the next few years,” added Dave Chapman, Managing Partner of Yellow Point.
ABOUT YELLOW POINT
Yellow Point has been actively helping its management partners build better businesses for over 10 years. The firm invests in outstanding management teams of later-stage growth companies based primarily in western Canada and aims to be the long-term partner of choice for Canada’s leading mid-market companies. Yellow Point’s approach is supportive, hands-off with respect to day-to-day operations and active when it comes to strategic decisions and board work.
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Brian Begert
604-659-1892
Dave Chapman
604-659-1894
Tyler Smyrski
604-659-1898
David Phillips
604-659-1874