As a founder-led team of entrepreneurs, we understand the distinctive needs of business owners, corporate executives, boards of directors, investors and institutions and pride ourselves on developing creative and strategic solutions tailored to the unique objectives of every client.
Our commitment to our clients is simple – a partnership approach where Origin will deliver an experienced, thoughtful and dynamic team while leveraging the full resources of our firm to provide leadership and guidance in the transaction planning, execution and closing processes.
We are there for you when expertise, innovative thinking and an expansive network of domestic and global relationships matter most.
We support businesses through every stage of M&A across many different industries and deal sizes. Our capabilities include buy- and sell-side M&A advisory and our clients also engage us as independent financial advisors on valuations and government and institutional consulting mandates. Unlike many larger multi-product firms, we are truly objective, with no credit, underwriting, trading or research conflicts.
We offer an array of financing-related services. Our Canadian affiliate, Origin Merchant Securities Inc., is an exempt market dealer, and this means that we can agent private placements of debt and equity securities to finance our clients’ acquisition capital, growth capital or recapitalization needs. Our US Principals are registered representatives of StillPoint Capital, Member FINRA/SIPC, and are able to facilitate the capital raising requirements of our US clients.
We provide a full range of financial advisory services to address our clients’ capital structure needs and issues, from balance sheet challenges to shareholder succession. Clients also seek our help understanding the numerous options for capital sourcing alternatives beyond conventional debt and equity and establishing a suitable capital structure.
We do selective principal investing alongside our clients to support their growth, and gap and bridge their capital needs.
Understanding and focusing on realizing your goals
Unbiased advice
Senior management engagement throughout
A uniquely boutique focus backed by global capabilities
Bespoke solutions, dynamic execution
Results driven
Origin is a member of the Terra Alliance Network, an international alliance of leading investment banks around the world, with operations spanning six continents. Through Terra Alliance and other bi-lateral relationships, we give our clients access to a broad global network with local expertise in every sector. This enables us to find solutions to the most complex business challenges. Over the past 5 years, more than 30% of Origin-led transactions have involved foreign counterparties.
Ever growing
Perry Caicco, Paul Bradley and Bill Ainley are added to our Advisory Board. Lindsay Adam Weiss is added as Principal with a focus on the Consumer, Business Services, Industrial and Transportation industries.
Success through the pandemic
After a brief pause in Q2, activity ramps up as we guide clients through the complexities of the pandemic and achieve record deal values. Robert Fedrock joins the team as Principal, bringing extensive experience in M&A and restructuring.
Emerging stronger
The momentum continues, with a full pipeline of deals and the outstanding additions of Darren Williams (Principal) and Gord Bogden (Senior Advisor) to our team.
North American expansion
Origin launches its Quebec practice, opening a Montreal office headed by finance industry veteran, Alain Miquelon. In June/22, Origin establishes a US footprint, combining with InterOcean Advisors, a Chicago-based M&A advisory firm with professionals in Chicago, Denver and Atlanta.
Origin’s Most Successful Year Yet!
2023 was a banner year for Origin. We closed a record 17 deals and advised on the largest defense engagement in Canada – the $30 billion unsolicited offer by Glencore for Teck Resources and the subsequent $12 billion sale of Teck’s coal business.
Growing stronger
2025 starts auspiciously with the addition of CCC Investment Banking. This brings our team up to 28 Managing directors and expands our North American footprint to include boots-on-the ground coverage in Vancouver.
Origin Merchant Partners is founded
A handful of principals decided to take their knowledge, network and creative expertise to open a boutique firm that could offer objective advisory, independent of any of the inherent conflicts often found at full-service banks.
Prime Financial District location secured for a modern new office
We scouted out the perfect modern office located on Bay St. in the center of the Financial District to set up shop for the growing company.
Industry practice leadership
Established strong industry-focused practices with Andrew Muirhead overseeing Agriculture & Food, Mario DiPietro leading TMT, Glenn Shyba managing Real Estate, Rob Penteliuk directing Financial Services and Jim Meloche heading up Resources.
Creation and expansion of Senior Advisory Board
Origin Merchant Partners appoints Hon. Joe Oliver, former Minister of Finance, as Chairman of its Senior Advisory Board. Also in 2016, Steve Bromley, former CEO of SunOpta Inc. joins as Senior Advisor. The Senior Advisory Board expands in 2017 to include Rob Hines and Catherine David Nolan.
A record year!
We close a record 13 transactions valued at well over $1 billion. Cathy Steiner is added as Partner and head of the Healthcare sector.
Ever growing
Perry Caicco, Paul Bradley and Bill Ainley are added to our Advisory Board. Lindsay Adam Weiss is added as Principal with a focus on the Consumer, Business Services, Industrial and Transportation industries.
Success through the pandemic
After a brief pause in Q2, activity ramps up as we guide clients through the complexities of the pandemic and achieve record deal values. Robert Fedrock joins the team as Principal, bringing extensive experience in M&A and restructuring.
Emerging stronger
The momentum continues, with a full pipeline of deals and the outstanding additions of Darren Williams (Principal) and Gord Bogden (Senior Advisor) to our team.
North American expansion
Origin launches its Quebec practice, opening a Montreal office headed by finance industry veteran, Alain Miquelon. In June/22, Origin establishes a US footprint, combining with InterOcean Advisors, a Chicago-based M&A advisory firm with professionals in Chicago, Denver and Atlanta.
Origin’s Most Successful Year Yet!
2023 was a banner year for Origin. We closed a record 17 deals and advised on the largest defense engagement in Canada – the $30 billion unsolicited offer by Glencore for Teck Resources and the subsequent $12 billion sale of Teck’s coal business.
Growing stronger
2025 starts auspiciously with the addition of CCC Investment Banking. This brings our team up to 28 Managing directors and expands our North American footprint to include boots-on-the ground coverage in Vancouver.
Origin Merchant Partners is founded
A handful of principals decided to take their knowledge, network and creative expertise to open a boutique firm that could offer objective advisory, independent of any of the inherent conflicts often found at full-service banks.
Prime Financial District location secured for a modern new office
We scouted out the perfect modern office located on Bay St. in the center of the Financial District to set up shop for the growing company.
Industry practice leadership
Established strong industry-focused practices with Andrew Muirhead overseeing Agriculture & Food, Mario DiPietro leading TMT, Glenn Shyba managing Real Estate, Rob Penteliuk directing Financial Services and Jim Meloche heading up Resources.
Creation and expansion of Senior Advisory Board
Origin Merchant Partners appoints Hon. Joe Oliver, former Minister of Finance, as Chairman of its Senior Advisory Board. Also in 2016, Steve Bromley, former CEO of SunOpta Inc. joins as Senior Advisor. The Senior Advisory Board expands in 2017 to include Rob Hines and Catherine David Nolan.
A record year!
We close a record 13 transactions valued at well over $1 billion. Cathy Steiner is added as Partner and head of the Healthcare sector.
Ever growing
Perry Caicco, Paul Bradley and Bill Ainley are added to our Advisory Board. Lindsay Adam Weiss is added as Principal with a focus on the Consumer, Business Services, Industrial and Transportation industries.