We are a private holding company acquiring profitable businesses in North America. We are not a fund. There is no clock, no forced exit — just patient capital and partnership with the people who built the company.
Established, profitable companies with a multi-year track record of stable cash flow.
Industry doesn't matter to us — durability does. We care about the quality of the cash flows, not the category they come from.
Headquartered in the U.S. or Canada, with customers and operations concentrated on the continent.
Recurring revenue, long-standing relationships, or a reputation that is hard to replicate.
We are not backed by a fund with a fixed life. We have no obligation to sell in 5, 7, or 10 years — ever. Decisions are made on a decade-plus horizon, not an IRR clock.
Every deal is shaped around the owner's goals and the specifics of the business. We prefer partners who want to retain a stake in the next chapter.
Straightforward valuations, minimal contingencies, and a short list of decision makers. We move quickly, we tell you what we think, and we do what we say.
We're here as long-term stewards, not to strip for parts or chase short-term wins. Any changes we make come thoughtfully, not reflexively.
Every conversation is held in strict confidence — always.
Founder & Principal
David is a Toronto-based founder and operator who has spent the last decade building healthcare technology companies. He founded Insig Health and Tia Health — two of Canada's earliest and largest virtual care platforms — which were acquired together by WELL Health Technologies (TSX:WELL) at a $50M enterprise value.
Waterside Holdings is the continuation of that work — a permanent home for the kinds of small, durable businesses David has spent his career building and scaling.
Whether you're an owner considering a transition, an advisor representing one, or an intermediary with a quality business on hand — we'd welcome the introduction.