Bedford Park Capital

Name

Bedford Park Capital

Legal name

Bedford Park Capital Corporation

Website

https://bedfordparkcapital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Management

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Other Financial Investment Activities (5239)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Investors, Nec (6799)

akta.pro primary industry

Small-Cap Equity (Active) (FSAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Small-cap equity management
• Hedge fund management
• Canadian growth investing
• Private equity investments
• Registered account investing

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Management Fees: The fund charges a 2% annual management fee on assets under management.
2. Performance Fees: The fund charges a 20% performance fee with a perpetual high-water mark, aligning manager and investor interests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bedford Park Capital is an independent Toronto-based investment management firm that manages the Bedford Park Opportunities Fund, a small/mid-cap Canadian growth equity hedge fund with a September 2018 inception date. The firm also offers the Bedford Park Opportunities Trust (registered account access) and a Private Investments strategy of direct equity/debt investments in established private businesses. It charges a 2% management fee and 20% performance fee, with a $100,000 minimum subscription for accredited investors.

Product overview

Bedford Park Capital operates as an independent investment management firm offering three integrated investment products: the Bedford Park Opportunities Fund (the core hedge fund focusing on small and mid-cap Canadian growth stocks), the Bedford Park Opportunities Trust (a registered account wrapper launched in 2022 for RRSP/RRIF/TFSA investing), and Private Investments (selective direct investments in established businesses). The firm employs a disciplined bottom-up investment approach focused on return on equity and sustainable growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bedford Park Opportunities Fund An award-winning hedge fund employing a bottom-up investment approach with a focus on return on equity, investing primarily in high-quality small and mid-cap Canadian growth stocks; charges a 2% annual management fee and 20% performance fee with a perpetual high-water mark, with no lock-up period. Target audience is Canadian accredited investors with a minimum $100,000 subscription.
• Bedford Park Opportunities Trust A trust vehicle launched in 2022 that invests directly into the Bedford Park Opportunities Fund, designed to provide access to the underlying strategy through tax-advantaged Canadian registered accounts (RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs) via investment advisors.
• Private Investments A selective direct private investment strategy targeting established private businesses with strong management teams and proven profitable-growth track records, providing growth capital, acquisition financing, working capital, refinancing, and partner buyouts. Current portfolio companies include Lift Auto Group, Ocean Trout Canada, and Sandhills Gaming; prior exited investments include Mobile Klinik and Pluribus Technologies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73.6% return in 2024 - First Place at Canadian Hedge Fund Awards
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KPMG LLPcoreOthersKPMG LLP serves as the independent auditor for Bedford Park Capital and its funds.
• McMillan LLPcoreOthersMcMillan LLP provides legal counsel services for the firm and its investment funds.
• SGGG Fund ServicescoreOthersSGGG Fund Services provides fund administration services including NAV calculation, investor reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Leading Canadian Investment DealerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFundServ distribution through leading Canadian investment dealers allows access to the fund for retail investors.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Barometer Capital Management: Toronto-based boutique investment manager focused on Canadian small and mid-cap equities with active trading strategies; very similar in mandate, geography, and target investor base to Bedford Park Capital.
• Forge First Asset Management: Canadian boutique asset manager specializing in small and mid-cap Canadian equities with a fundamental, bottom-up approach; competes for the same dealer shelf space and accredited investors as Bedford Park.
• Goodwood Inc. Toronto-based investment counsel firm focused on small and mid-cap Canadian equities with a high-conviction, concentrated approach; directly comparable in strategy style and Canadian small/mid-cap focus.
• Hillsdale Investment Management: Canadian boutique equity manager offering actively managed Canadian equity strategies including small/mid-cap mandates; comparable in target market, distribution through advisors, and product structure.
• Kingwest & Company: Toronto-based boutique investment manager running Canadian equity strategies with a long-term, concentrated approach; serves a similar accredited investor and advisor distribution channel.
• Cardinal Capital Partners: Canadian boutique equity manager focused on small and mid-cap Canadian equities for high-net-worth and institutional clients; directly comparable in mandate and boutique positioning.
• Galibier Capital Management: Toronto-based small/mid-cap Canadian equity specialist with a long-only, high-conviction mandate; comparable boutique peer with similar target investors and advisor distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Picton Mahoney Asset Management: Larger Canadian alternative asset manager offering hedge fund and long-only equity strategies including small/mid-cap exposure; competes for dealer shelf space but with a broader, multi-strategy product set.
• Aston Hill Financial: Canadian asset manager with diversified equity and fixed-income strategies including small/mid-cap exposure; broader incumbent with institutional distribution but overlapping end-client base.

Regional players

• Tieton Capital Management: U.S.-based small/mid-cap focused equity manager with a comparable concentrated, fundamentals-driven approach; not a direct competitor by geography but highly relevant as a strategy peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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