Salt and Soil Capital

At Salt & Soil Capital, we’re building a different kind of investment firm—one grounded in entrepreneurial grit, operational depth, and long-term stewardship. We acquire and grow high-integrity, profitable Canadian businesses from retiring owners and equip a new generation of operator-CEOs to carry on their legacy. As hands-on builders and operators ourselves, we understand the hard-earned value in every customer, every team, and every decision.

We back great businesses—and the people behind them. Our model centers on three core pillars: retiring owners ready for succession, operators ready for leadership, and investors ready for patient, purpose-driven growth.

1. Business Owners

We partner with retiring founders who have built strong, reputable companies with loyal teams and enduring customer relationships. Many are ready to transition but don’t have a family successor or internal buyer. We step in with care, respect, and a long-term outlook—ensuring their legacy continues through operational continuity and hands-on leadership.

2. Operators

We believe our CEOs are the cornerstone of our success. We back high-performing, high-integrity individuals—often in their first CEO role—who bring grit, commercial instincts, and a hunger to grow something real. These leaders have full P&L responsibility, real equity upside, and the support of a board that engages not just on strategy but also day-to-day execution. If you're ready to lead, learn, and build something extraordinary, we want to talk.

3. Investors

Salt & Soil offers access to a differentiated asset class: ownership in strong, stable Canadian businesses built over decades and now positioned for the next chapter. We seek long-term LPs who value private business, appreciate operational excellence, and are aligned in temperament—humble, patient, and purpose-driven. While our current portfolio is fully subscribed, we welcome interest in future opportunities.