ABOUT US

VRG Capital is a private investment company representing a select group of family offices in Canada.

VRG Capital holds both private and public investments in:

Technology

Financial services

Healthcare

Marketing/business services

Founded in 1982, VRG Capital has led over 70 investments in its portfolio in both private and public markets.

Our Story

Our founder, G. Kingsley 'G.K.' Ward was a military historian, and author of five books including: Courage Remembered, a book on Commonwealth War Memorials. He was also awarded the title of Hon. Colonel of the 2nd Battalion of the Royal New Brunswick Regiment. 

His keen interest in military history led him to naming the holding company he founded 'The Vimy Ridge Group Ltd.' (TVRG), after the Battle of Vimy Ridge, an iconic combat led and won by Canadian and British Forces in WWI.

Often viewed as a symbol of Canadian national achievement and sacrifice, the success of the Canadian Corps is attributed to the technical and tactical innovation, meticulous planning, powerful artillery support and extensive training - Principals and practices G.K. admired and strived to transfer into his businesses. 

Timeline

1982 The Vimy Ridge Group Ltd. is established.

1991 G.K.'s son J.R. Kingsley Ward joins the firm as President of VRG Capital.

1998 Brock Bundy joins the firm as Managing Partner. 

2002 Clarus Securities incorporates as our investment bank to support VRG Capital structure.

2011 Greg Cochrane and Merv Simpson join as Managing Partners. 

2014 J.R. Kingsley Ward assumes Chairman Role of VRG Capital and continues to grow the business with the same dedication and entrepreneurial spirit as his father.

2016 Gord Feeney, a distinguished business leader for over 40 years, retired Deputy Chairman of RBC Financial Group, former Chairman of Canada Post, and Honorary Consul for the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, assumed Chairman role.

2022 Bashar Alrehany joins as Managing Director, Merv Simpson retires and becomes a VRG Family Office Partner

What We Do

We are growth investors with a comprehensive network and a wide range of alternative capital options to help you achieve your strategic objectives and financial goals. With no forced timeline exits, we can be flexible, and patient in our investments. We focus on developing short-term opportunities to build and support industry-leading companies - generating exceptional growth and returns.

​We've completed millions of dollars in transactions, giving you the advantage of decades of experience from both sides of the deal. Since 1982, our partners have entrusted us to secure investment capital, complete IPOs, facilitate mergers, acquisitions, and lead reorganizations.

  • Investment Strategy

    Our investment strategy is to provide a flexible approach to management teams and entrepreneurs seeking a value added approach and long term partners.

    We provide strategic and operational support, relationship contacts and capital to fund growth initiatives.

  • Investment Structures

    We are flexible to pursue a range of investment and transaction structures. We evaluate each opportunity on its own merits.

    We prefer control, but also invest in significant minority situations in both private and public enterprises.

Our Network

  • Family Offices

    Our independent multi-family office helps partners and businesses seeking capital for growth. VRG is comprised of seasoned professionals with expertise in a number of industry verticals. Our partners are supported through our in-house resources including finance, accounting, and legal advice.

  • Strategic Partnerships

    VRG Capital has developed relationships with providers across several sectors. Whether it is detailed and thorough research and testing in the pharmaceutical industry, or leading data mining and analysis in the technology sector, VRG has the relationships to support companies with their growth plans.

  • Financial Alternatives

    Funding and financing growth opportunities can develop in many ways. From capital markets, to debt markets, to private placements, VRG has the relationships, experience, and expertise to identify and execute the right financing in each unique circumstance.

  • Domestic and International Resources

    In addition to our domestic resources, VRG Capital is associated with key financial and operational resources throughout the world. As businesses grow, new markets and opportunities emerge. Through VRG's international relationships, partner companies can tap into these networks and garner valuable insight, expertise, and potential avenues for expansion and growth in non-Canadian markets.