Our Mission & Values
At Opie Capital, our mission is to drive long-term growth by acquiring and operating businesses where we can apply our deep operational expertise.
We believe in creating sustainable value by actively partnering with companies to ensure their success, whether through majority ownership or full acquisitions.
Our values are rooted in entrepreneurship, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships. We approach every acquisition with a focus on collaboration and operational improvement, helping businesses reach their full potential.
Our Approach
Opie Capital is not a passive investor in the companies we acquire. We take an active role by providing operational support and strategic guidance, offering general management, refining business intelligence, and enhancing operational efficiencies across key areas like finance, HR, sales, marketing, and IT. Our team works closely with management to ensure these businesses are positioned for growth and success.
However, for our real estate investments, we often take a limited partner role, focusing on strategic collaboration without the same level of operational involvement.
Our Values and Impact
Opie Capital is committed to creating meaningful, long-term value for the businesses we acquire and operate. Our values guide everything we do:
Entrepreneurship
We believe in the power of ownership and innovation.
Operational Excellence
We strive for best-in-class operations across all functions, from finance to customer support.
Long-Term Partnerships
We build enduring relationships with the businesses we acquire, ensuring their success for years to come.
Leadership Team
Our leadership team brings decades of experience in acquiring, operating, and growing companies across multiple sectors. With expertise in M&A, operational excellence, and business transformation, our team is uniquely positioned to guide businesses through their most critical transitions.
Jamie Opalchuk
Jamie is the CEO and founder of HostPapa. Jamie founded HostPapa in 2007 and remains responsible for both the strategic direction of the company and its day-to-day operations
He is a serial entrepreneur, and his companies have appeared 11 times in Profit magazine's 'Top 100' list of Canada's fastest growing companies
Jamie holds an MBA from McMaster University and a BSc from the University of Waterloo
Sylvain Patry
Sylvain is an accomplished C-suite Executive & tenured Technology Expert
He has held various senior positions in the technology industry over the last 30 years, including EVP of Business Development for Catalyst Solutions Inc. and EVP, North America for Nurun Inc.
He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from McGill
Chris Mills
Chris has over 30 years of accounting experience, specializing in auditing, tax, and business advisory services
Chris holds a BSc from Clarkson University and a CA designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario
Vince Stratful
Vince has over 20 years of senior management experience in the web hosting industry
He joined HostPapa as CTO in 2016 with responsibility for Technology, Engineering, and Product Delivery, and for revolutionizing HostPapa's platform architecture
Prior to joining HostPapa, he served as CTO of Site5.com and was instrumental in positioning the business for its sale to Endurance International Group
Tom Parker
Tom joined HostPapa in 2012 and is responsible for Corporate Development, including M&A
Prior to joining HostPapa, he spent over a decade in corporate sales and business development with Equifax and the CPP Group
Tom holds an MBA from the University of Wales and a BA (Hons) from the University of York
David Woolford
David has over 30 years of legal experience in corporate/commercial, contract, and IP laws
He is the principal of Woolford Venture Law and was formerly a partner in the business & securities law groups of Miller Thomson LLP
David earned his law degree from Western University and is a graduate of Rotman School of Business's Directors Education Program