INVESTING IN
GREAT BUSINESSES
Flexible Deal Structures
Quick Investment Decisions
One On One Attention
IT STARTED WITH A LEMONADE STAND
Once, when you were young, you set up a lemonade stand. Armed with a pitcher of lemonade, a stack of paper cups, and a hand-drawn sign, you took your first step into the world of business as a budding entrepreneur.
At first, it was simple. The neighbors stopped by, eager to encourage your little venture. They paid their quarters with a smile, and you felt a surge of pride as your first coins clinked into the jar.
But as the hours passed, you noticed something, the rush of customers slowed.
WHAT I INVEST IN
Cashflow Positive
From $250k+
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Something others can’t do
Strong Margins
Consistent and sustainable
Simple Business Model
Something you can explain in seconds
History of Operations
3+ years in business
Obvious consumer need
Market wants your product
I love Scaling BUsinesses
Think of me as more than just an investor—I’m your company’s new Strategic Business Development partner. I step in to drive key initiatives and execute projects where resources are limited. I bring experience scaling small businesses quickly and have developed a powerful network of top-tier talent. From specialists in digital marketing and lead gen, sales automation, recruitment, financial strategy, operational efficiency, global sourcing, logistics, and more.
I work closely with you to define a scalable vision, mapping out your business’s trajectory over 2, 5, and 10 years while strategizing for 2X, 5X, and 10X growth.
I don’t just invest; I help build market leaders.
get to know me
collaboration, not just capital
I want to understand your vision and goals first. Whether that is looking for an exit now, or needing a partner to help scale your business, let’s work together on a deal that meets your needs.
PRINCIPAL
PAUL SHAW
I want to understand your vision and goals first. Whether that is looking for an exit now, or needing a partner to help scale your business, let’s work together on a deal that meets your needs.
PRINCIPAL
PAUL SHAW
I am a former private equity executive with 15 years of experience investing in small and medium sized businesses. In the fall of 2019, I made the leap to full-time entrepreneur founding a business in the healthcare sector. I successfully exited that business in 2024 and subsequently founded Lemonade Ventures as a Solo Capitalist.
I obtained my Chartered Accountant (CPA) designation in 2009 and Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) designation in 2012. I am a guest lecturer for topics surrounding SMB investing and entrepreneurship at post-secondary institutions and business panels across Canada.
I reside in Edmonton with my wife and spend most of my free time designing play forts with my four young children.
IT TAKES MORE THAN FUNDING TO BUILD A COMPANY
Expect highly responsive, one-on-one attention from me.