Our Portfolio
Currently Managed Companies
Standard Machine & Manufacturing is a Canadian leader in custom machining, fabrication, and industrial repair services. With decades of experience, the company delivers high-quality, precision-engineered parts and assemblies for a wide range of industries, including mining, energy, and manufacturing. Standard Machine & Manufacturing is known for its commitment to craftsmanship, fast turnaround, and responsive service—helping customers reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and maintain critical operations with confidence. The company invests in modern equipment and skilled tradespeople to ensure every project meets strict standards. Its team partners closely with clients to deliver cost-effective solutions tailored to demanding industrial environments.
In 2009, Genesis Capital acquired Fritz Construction Services from its founder, Tom Fritz, and his management team. With a long track record of profitability and the ability to service multiple markets within the construction industry as market conditions changed, Genesis recognized the opportunity to purchase a flexible company that could perform above its weight class. In late 2009, with the passing of the Green Energy Act, the market focused quickly on Solar PV construction under the feed-in-tariff program. Fritz became a significant player in the Ontario solar market and installed over 33MW of solar generating capacity between 2010-2019. With the winding down of provincial support of green energy, Fritz refocused its business to its core competencies of precast concrete manufacturing. In 2019, Fritz signed a strategic supply agreement with Alder Concrete Group and rebranded the joint market offering as Fritz-Alder Precast to leverage the deeper product and service offering. Since then, Fritz-Alder has firmly established itself as a major supplier of hollow-core precast and vertical wall panels within the Ontario market and has successfully won numerous multi-million-dollar total precast projects in its key markets.
Graphic Whizard is a manufacturer and distributor of Print Finishing and Bindery equipment for both the digital and traditional print industries. Based in Burlington, ON, Graphic Whizard manufactures equipment in its own facility as well as distributes products made off-shore, under the Graphic Whizard brand. Graphic Whizard sells its products through a network of dealers across North America and Europe primarily, with a growing channel selling directly to major print companies.
In 2006, Genesis Capital purchased majority control of the business and now owns the company in partnership with its President. Genesis Capital provides management support and financial services to the business, as well as provides Board and strategic input where required.
Armodilo is the industry-leading designer and manufacturer of secure tablet enclosures and display stands. Based near Kitchener-Waterloo, ON, Armodilo sells its high-quality, cutting-edge design stands to its partners and end users across the globe for a variety of applications including retail, trade show, commercial, hospitality, and many others. With industry-leading quality, Armodilo products provide their users with years of utility while standing head and shoulders above the competition.
In 2018, Genesis Capital purchased Armodilo with an eye to grow the company following a period of intentional stagnation by the founders. Taking an active role in setting the strategic plan for the company, Genesis is actively pushing sales and marketing growth as well as expanding the production team to deliver increased volume in the future.
Following the success of launching GSELP, Genesis Capital was able to consolidate hundreds of non-constructed MicroFIT projects and develop a series of 10-acre solar farms in locations across Ontario. Prior to commencement of construction, Genesis took these projects to market and was able to sell a 10 MW portfolio of projects to Dream Alternatives Trust, a publicly-traded mutual fund, realizing a return on equity of over 440% to our Limited Partners.
Past Portfolio
Some Previously Managed Companies
ClearView is a third-party provider of ethical reporting services (aka “Whistleblower” services) to private and publicly-traded corporations, municipalities, and government organizations worldwide. Based in Toronto, ClearView holds a number of Blue Chip clients within their customer list who trust ClearView with the sensitive information that helps Management and their Board of Directors address potentially damaging circumstances quickly and decisively.
ClearView and their ClearView Connects platform, focus on connecting stakeholders such as employees, patients, residents, ect. to the Corporations/Organizations that they belong to, so that reporting parties can provide information to the correct representatives and they can take action. ClearView clients have the peace of mind that negative elements inside of their organization can be safely brought to the attention of the leadership group, with guaranteed anonymity for the reporter.
In 2013, Genesis Capital supported the current CEO of ClearView in a partner buyout of the other 50% shareholder at a competitive valuation. Genesis Capital provided Management support and formed 50% of the Board of Directors.
In 2022, Genesis led the sale of ClearView to a strategic purchaser backed by a Philadelphia-based PE firm conduting a market roll-up. The transaction was executed at a premium valuation and created significant returns for the shareholder group.
During the early days of the Green Energy Act, Genesis Capital realized the potential for significant profits to be earned through the development of solar power generation facilities paired with Provincial contracts for energy production through the Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) program.
During 2010-2011, a portfolio of hundreds of microFIT solar PV installations (<10kW generating capacity) were constructed across Southwestern Ontario on leased properties in rural locations. As the developer and operator, Genesis Solar Energy sells energy back into the grid through various local utilities.
Genesis Capital managed the equity raise, debt financing, and oversaw the transaction to create Genesis Solar Energy LP. Genesis Capital provides the General Partner ongoing operations oversight to maintain the Genesis Solar portfolio and ensure power production and profit generation are maximized throughout the year, generating double-digit returns annually since inception
