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Upcoming event! Virtual panel on Understanding private equity: Creating an economy we build up rather than buy out
November 7, 2024
September 5, 2024
Social Capital Partners (SCP) is pleased to announce Katherine Janson as its new Director of Communications, effective today.
CAMP and Social Capital Partners are hosting a November 18th, 12-1 pm EST virtual panel of informed insiders and prominent American critics who have been on the frontlines of fighting private equity’s worst excesses. Toronto Star business reporter Ana Pereira will moderate an expert discussion demystifying this financial tool and how it is commonly used – for good and for ill. Visit the event registration page for full details, speakers’ bios and to secure your virtual spot.
Social Capital Partners announces appointment of Director of Communications
Budget 2024 unleashes unprecedented opportunities for employee ownership in Canada
May 9, 2024
After four years of research, engagement and advocacy, the federal government has finalized the legislative and tax structure for Employee Ownership Trusts. Social Capital Partners and the Canadian Employee Ownership Coalition are grateful for the government's careful work to make EOTs an attractive option for business owners.
Social Capital Partners releases new report on wealth inequality in Canada – concludes that official statistics significantly underestimate the problem
April 4, 2024
The report, entitled "Billionaire Blindspot: How official data understates the severity of Canadian wealth inequality”, critically analyzes Canada’s flagship wealth survey, the Survey of Financial Security (SFS), and outlines how its methodological shortcomings lead to significant underreporting of wealth inequality.
Social Capital Partners appoints Matthew Mendelsohn as new CEO
November 29, 2023
Social Capital Partners (SCP) today announced the appointment of Matthew Mendelsohn as its new CEO, effective January 2, 2024. Jon Shell, SCP’s current Managing Director will become SCP’s Chair.
Unlocking the potential of employee ownership in Canada
April 19, 2021
In the US and the UK, employee-owned companies grow faster, pay better, are less prone to lay-offs or bankruptcies in economic downturns, and are more likely to keep jobs in local economies. Due to public policy that encourages their use, EOTs are a popular structure for business succession in those countries, where they have generated significant wealth for front-line employees. Canada does not have a business structure comparable to the employee ownership trust.
Taylor Guitars’ transitions to 100% employee ownership with support from the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and Social Capital Partners (SCP)
February 16, 2021
In a transaction that would be impossible for a Canadian company, the owners of North America's largest builder of acoustic guitars secure a sustainable future for their company and its employees.