Advisory — RedPoint Capital

About RedPoint Advisory

Launched in 2022, the Advisory division of RedPoint Capital partners with a broad range of firms to deliver a wide range of pro-bono research projects and analyses, bringing new perspectives to firms and their investment processes as well as enabling our members to apply their learnings to real-life experiences. Mandate teams of 4-8 are assembled to complete deliverables encompassing investment due diligence, industry research, and transactional analysis, providing junior students with the opportunity to explore the industry and prepare for future careers in finance, while being supported by senior students who have completed internships. Through RedPoint Advisory, firms are also able to gain tailored support and advisory services depending on their specific project.

Potential Deliverables

INDUSTRY RESEARCH

RedPoint Advisory can analyze industry trends, current size, future growth prospects, or any other aspect that may be relevant to the deliverable.

DUE DILIGENCE

RedPoint Advisory can provide further research, valuation, and investment thesis analysis to provide an opinion on the merits of a select deal.

MACRO ANALYSIS

With RPC’s diverse team of economics, finance and mathematics students, we can provide research on market trends, inflation and other indicators.

Sample Advisory Mandates

Macroeconomic Research for CTV News Broadcast - Project CTV

RPC’s global macro team provided comprehensive research to CTV news for broadcasting purposes in light of the 2022 Quebec elections.

Private Equity Due Diligence for Namakor Holdings - Project PopCorn

RPC’s private equity team assisted with due diligence and market analysis for a live LBO, leading to Namakor’s acquisition of CMI Mulching.

Private Equity Due Diligence for Namakor Holdings - Project Guard

RPC’s private equity team assisted with due diligence and market analysis for a live LBO, leading to Namakor’s acquisition of Clotures Frontenac.

New Market Analysis (U.S. Industrial Real Estate) - Project Mountain

RPC’s real assets team performed thorough analysis and rankings of 5 target cities in the U.S. for potential industrial assets investments for the real estate acquisitions arm of Nicola Wealth ($14.2bn AUM).

Strategic Advisory Pitch for GURU Energy (TSE: GURU) - Project Good Energy

RPC’s execution team presented strategic advisory options for GURU Energy (TSE: GURU), including an investor search, strategic corporate initiatives, and marketing campaigns in-person to GURU Energy.

Potential Strategic Advisory Pitch for UBS NYC FIG Investment Banking - Project Universal

RPC’s execution team presented strategic advisory options for Wise, PLC (LON: WISE), including a potential M&A, take-private, debt raise, and equity issuance in-person to UBS NYC FIG investment banking team.

Opportunity Search (Canadian Private Credit) - Project Granola Bar

RPC’s special situations team conducted an investment opportunity search for asset-backed private credit securities in Canada across the entire capital structure for Cortland Credit ($1.2bn AUM).

Private Equity & Venture Capital Market Sizing

RPC’s execution team conducted a market sizing analysis, researching the current trends in the private equity and venture capital industry for a Toronto-based, pension-backed startup incubator.

Work with Us

Reach out to our Advisory executive team to learn more about how your firm can work with RedPoint Advisory.

Kevin Wang

kevin.wang8@mail.mcgill.ca

RBC Capital Markets, Toronto

Anna Puscas

anna.puscas@mail.mcgill.ca

Jefferies, Toronto