Gale ventures

Acquiring, scaling, and modernizing essential trades businesses across Canada and the United States.

Gale Ventures is an M&A venture-building firm focused on the acquisition, growth, and long-term consolidation of legacy trades companies.

The firm was built with a simple philosophy:
high-quality, locally rooted trades businesses deserve world-class systems, succession solutions, and long-term stewardship.

By partnering directly with business owners, Gale Ventures provides a path for continuity, modernization, and significant value creation while preserving the integrity and reputation they spent decades building.

Forging the Future of Legacy Businesses

We invest in, scale, and acquire well-established businesses, working to preserve their heritage while unlocking new value for the future.

Every successful business is built on the vision and hard work of its founders. That’s why we place great importance on honoring a company’s roots and preserving the legacy behind it.

As the Founder & Managing Partner of Gale Ventures and an educator in management and strategy, I bring a structured, analytical, relationship-driven approach to every company we partner with. I oversee:

Deal sourcing
Due diligence
Capital structuring
Owner relationships
Operational improvement
Long-term strategic planning

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Who We Are

Our Mission

To preserve and strengthen legacy companies, keeping them thriving while providing entrepreneurs with thoughtful succession solutions and seamless exit opportunities.

Keenan Anthony

I'm Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Gale Ventures, where I leads the firm’s investment strategy, acquisitions, and long-term value creation across legacy and founder-led businesses.

I brings an operator-first mindset grounded in change management, organizational restructuring, and disciplined execution. At Gale Ventures, I oversees deal sourcing, transaction structuring, capital strategy, and post-acquisition transformation.

Afshin Doust

Afshin is a seasoned entrepreneur, operator, investor, and advisor. As Founder and Partner at Gale Ventures, he brings deep expertise in business strategy, innovation, and growth.

With decades of hands-on experience launching and scaling ventures across technology, finance, and consulting, At Gale Ventures, Afshin plays a key role in evaluating acquisition opportunities and supporting portfolio company growth.