Solowave Investments Limited, based in Waterloo, combines investment capital and operational expertise to drive the growth of companies with exciting market opportunities.

The firm was founded by Richard Boyer, an entrepreneur with over 20 years' experience creating and building successful companies. Solowave's other principal, Mat Wolf brings more than 20 years of financial and operations experience to the firm.

Solowave has made investments in commercial real estate projects and high-growth companies from various industries in Southern Ontario. Under Solowave's guidance, portfolio companies have attracted significant financing from some of Canada's largest venture capital firms while building skilled senior management teams and establishing their presence in competitive global markets.

Building on success

We take fundamentally sound companies and work hands-on to make them stronger and bigger. Adding value through our operational expertise is at the core of Solowave's process of growing high-potential companies. We work actively with -- and enhance -- the management teams of portfolio companies.

Typically, we encourage capital expenditures and strategic acquisitions by portfolio companies to expand upon their strengths and increase their scale and scope.

Extensive network of industry contacts

In addition to our financial resources, Solowave has established a network of industry contacts and key service providers. Their expertise in broad areas of management and operations are drawn upon to benefit all portfolio companies.

Solowave also works closely with an advisory board comprised of industry experts and successful business leaders who provide ongoing technical expertise and strategic advice.