I’m Paul Shaw, a former private equity investor and founder/operator who has been on both sides of the table.
Today, I invest my own capital to acquire or partner with profitable businesses, helping build on what’s already working.
15+ years evaluating, investing in and working with private businesses.
Founded and scaled Travel Buggy from into a leading mobility brand across Canada and the U.S.
Sold Travel Buggy to KV Capital and transitioned the business to new ownership.
I’m interested in profitable businesses where the founder has built something genuinely good — and where the next stage may require a different combination of capital, structure, leadership or growth experience.
I’m flexible on structure and more interested in finding the right people and businesses than forcing every opportunity into the same investment model.
Profitable, established businesses with a track record of performance.
Succession, liquidity or growth opportunities.
Particular interest in distribution, manufacturing and consumer products.
Western Canada is home, although geography is not a hard restriction.
Not every owner wants the same thing. Some are ready to sell and transition to what’s next. Others want to stay involved, bring on a partner or take some money off the table.
The right structure depends on the business, the owner and what we’re trying to accomplish.
A full acquisition when an owner is ready to transition.
A flexible investment when an owner wants to remain involved, take some money off the table, pursue growth — or some combination of the three.
I’m Paul Shaw, an entrepreneur, investor and former private equity professional. Before becoming an entrepreneur, I spent years evaluating businesses, structuring transactions and working with management teams.
Eventually, I wanted to find out what operating one actually felt like.
I founded Travel Buggy from scratch and grew it into a leading mobility brand with more than 300 dealers across Canada and the United States. We ultimately sold the business to KV Capital.
That experience changed how I invest.
I understand financial statements, transactions and capital allocation — but I also understand inventory that doesn’t arrive, employees who quit, customers who call on Saturday, and the real pride (and pressure) that comes with making payroll.
That operating perspective influences every investment I make today.
See Your World
Great businesses usually aren’t created by financial engineering. They are created by people who understand their customers, take care of their employees and consistently execute the basics well.
My role is to bring capital, experience and an operator’s perspective — then work alongside good people to build on what’s already working.
If you own a good business and are thinking about what comes next, I’d be happy to have a conversation. There does not need to be a transaction on the table.
I’m also always interested in meeting executives, investors and advisors — including capital partners looking for an experienced operator to invest alongside.
Based in Edmonton, Alberta
Investing across Canada and the U.S.
