Investing in smart businesses and the people behind them. Simple Partners invests in companies with earnings between 750k and 5m/yr.

Hi. We are Simple Partners.

Not capital allocators, venture capitalists or private equity. Partners. Simple Partners works with owners to form a plan for what's next for their business. This may involve buying the company or forming a new relationship with some or all of the existing ownership staying involved.

We're a good long-term owner for your business because we have no intention of selling. This means less disruption for your team, and long-term thinking for the business.

Own a company? We might be a good fit for you.

I want to unlock some or all of the value I have created with the business, but also want it to see it land in good hands.

I’m looking to partner with owners that could help me take my business to the next level.

I’m looking to transition, but my company doesn't fit the normal private equity or VC criteria.

I’ve bootstrapped the business to a point but am looking to plan for the next step.

Areas of Interest

We call them Areas of Interest because they're just that. Not criteria, not a "must-have list" these are things that we find interesting.

Home service and home repair businesses in Western Canada

Residential and commercial construction/services

Niche, industry-specific business software

Doesn't fall neatly into this list? Send it to us anyway . Know a business that might be a good fit? Introduce us via email .

Why we’re different. It’s Simple.

It's in the name for a reason. We keep deal structures simple and communication clear. No wasted time, no opaque dealings or over-the-top due diligence. We don’t have institutional investors (who would be looking for their capital to be returned). We buy businesses with the intention of owning them forever and get under the hood with management to provide support and help where it is needed.

Change doesn’t mean losing what works. We believe in modernizing without meddling — introducing automation and improved tooling only where it adds clarity and value. Our experience lies in implementing systems that support people, not replace them. The goal is to protect the character and craftsmanship that built the business while giving teams sharper tools to grow and operate confidently for decades to come.

What you probably want to know.

Is this a fund? Do you have a portfolio? We are buying one or two businesses in the next year. Not ten, not twenty. We believe that giving the company, its employees, and its customers our undivided focus is best for all partners.

WILL YOU INVEST IN STARTUPS? We’re interested in stable, durable businesses. While we believe growth is a good thing, we’re looking for businesses that have stood the test of time because we intend to own them for the long term.

Who we are

We are small-business owner/operators. We've learned a lot about what it takes to build, grow and support companies of different sizes and across industries. Our acquisition of Versett (Versett.com) allowed us to spend years honing the skills to deploy new technologies in traditional businesses to increase the durability of our portfolio businesses. We plan to acquire a small number of businesses that we believe fit our capabilities, and to own them forever.

Taylor Carcasole, Managing Director

Taylor has a passion for owning and operating small to medium businesses. He is directly involved in all areas of the investment and day to day operations. He has a unique mix of operational leadership, strategic advisory work and M&A leadership; with experience across Construction, Heavy Industry, Technology, Healthcare and Agriculture. Taylor was previously a partner at Versett and COO of Collaboration Betters the World, a technology services group with 250 employees across Canada, the USA and Colombia. Taylor's experience also includes leading M&A and integrations for an agriculture business (Hi-Pro Feeds) backed by Birch Hill Equity Partners.

Aidan Watkins, CFO / Investment Partner

Aidan brings over a decade of experience in Audit and Deal Advisory, providing advice and overseing live transactions on hundreds of companies across industries. He is passionate about investing in durable, long-term businesses — pairing strong existing operations with modern tools and systems to drive sustainable growth. Within our operating companies, he focuses on identifying operational improvements and helping leadership teams make faster, better-informed decisions. Previously, he worked at KPMG in both the UK and Canada, and holds a Chartered Accountant (CA) designation with deep expertise in financial diligence and business transformation.

John Carcasole, Advisor/Investor

John is an experienced owner/operator and investor. His career has touched hospitality, real estate and oil & gas. John seeks investment opportunities where he can leverage his capabilities and his strong operational capabilities.

Investments

Versett (Calgary, Alberta)

Versett is a global design firm that specializes in designing, building and operating digital platforms for the world's top companies. The company leads the user-experience and design process applied to apps, websites and enterprise-grade platforms for clients including American Express, ATB, Petco, Dodge and KDS. Versett is headquartered in Calgary, Canada with offices in Toronto and New York.

Investment: 2018

Raven Roofing (Vancouver, BC)

Established over 30 years ago, Raven Roofing has installed over 50 million square feet of commercial low-slope roofing. We provide high-quality roofing solutions in new and re-roof applications that can be relied upon.

Investment: 2024

Surface Exteriors (Squamish, BC)

Surface Exteriors was the leading commercial low-slope and metal roofing contractor in the sea-to-sky corridor. Surface operations are now fully integrated with Raven Roofing.

Investment: 2024