Acquisition Entrepreneurs · Calgary, AB

Looking to acquire and lead a great Western Canadian business

Fairview Capital is a husband-and-wife acquisition team with complementary expertise in finance, M&A, accounting, and hands-on operations. We're drawn to businesses built on hard work, physical infrastructure, and real customer relationships — and we're seeking one outstanding company to acquire and lead as long-term owners who will show up every day and honour what you've built.

At a glance
25+
Combined years in finance & operations
$500K – $3M
Target EBITDA
AB · BC · SK
Geographic focus
Self-funded
No investment committee — fast, certain decisions
Our team

Who we are

Fairview Capital is Eamonn and Alisha Gamble — a Calgary-based couple with complementary careers spanning investment banking, commercial lending, M&A advisory, public accounting, and large-scale enterprise operations. Together we bring what most acquirers can't: rigorous financial expertise, real operating experience on both sides of an acquisition, and a genuine shared commitment to what comes next.

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Eamonn Gamble
Managing Partner

15+ years across investment banking, commercial lending, and M&A advisory. Former Director at RBCx leading a national fintech banking team of 15 direct reports. Spent two years as Director of Capital & Advisory at an M&A-focused startup, helping buyers find, structure, diligence, and finance acquisitions in the $2–10M range. Co-owner of an operating food services business since 2023. Born and raised in Calgary.

M&A advisory Debt financing Deal structuring Cash flow modeling Commercial credit Team leadership Negotiation Valuation
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Alisha Gamble
Managing Partner

CPA with 10+ years across public accounting (PwC), startup finance, and large-scale operations. Served as Director of Finance through TSOLogic's acquisition by Amazon Web Services — managing M&A due diligence, full-cycle accounting, board reporting, and treasury. Currently Finance Manager at Amazon's Calgary distribution centre, where she oversees financial performance, cost controls, and day-to-day operational management of a high-volume logistics facility.

CPA Financial reporting FP&A M&A due diligence Internal controls Process improvement KPI development Logistics operations Program management
Acquisition criteria

What we're looking for

We're focused on a single acquisition — one outstanding business we can lead together for the long term. Our criteria are clear, but we are always open to a conversation even if your situation doesn't match every point.

Revenue
$3M – $20M
Established top line with a stable, multi-year history
Geography
Western Canada
Alberta preferred; British Columbia and Saskatchewan considered
Business type
Services, transportation or manufacturing
B2B preferred; asset-based or contract-driven revenue models welcome
Seller situation
Succession or retirement
Owner seeking a committed, capable next steward for their business
Transition
Fulsome handover
We ask for a thorough transition period — we don't require the existing team to stay on indefinitely

Industries of interest:

Logistics & distribution Food & agriculture Business services Industrial / trades Manufacturing Financial services
Why sell to us

What sets Fairview Capital apart

We're not a private equity fund optimising for a short-term exit. We're two people who will step into your business full-time, work alongside your team, and lead with long-term accountability.

01
No investment committee — fast, certain decisions

We are self-funded. There is no LP committee to satisfy and no approval process to navigate. When we say we're interested, we can move decisively — reducing timeline risk and uncertainty for you at every stage of the process.

02
Financing expertise that protects the deal

Eamonn has spent 15+ years in commercial lending and M&A advisory and maintains deep relationships across Canadian lenders. We know how to structure and close debt financing — which means fewer deals falling apart late in the process, and greater confidence for everyone at the table.

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Institutional-grade financial rigour from day one

Alisha is a CPA who has run finance functions at a venture-backed startup through an acquisition by a Fortune 500 company. She brings financial controls, reporting systems, and planning discipline to businesses that have grown beyond their current infrastructure — without disrupting what already works.

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Two operators, one company

Most acquirers bring a single person. We bring two Managing Partners who will each take on meaningful operational roles suited to what the business needs — whether that's finance, operations, client relationships, or team leadership. The specific division of responsibility will be shaped by the company we acquire.

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Respect for what you've built

We are acquiring one business — not ten. We will spend real time understanding the culture, the relationships, and the reputation you have developed before we change anything. Your employees and your customers matter to us, and we intend to honour that from day one.

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Grounded in Calgary, committed for the long term

We live in Calgary — at the heart of Western Canada's transportation and logistics corridor — and are deeply committed to this region. The business we acquire will be the place we show up every day. This is not a stepping stone or an interim role. It is the plan.

Management vision

How we lead

Between us, we have led teams at Canada's largest financial institutions, a Big Four accounting firm, a venture-backed startup, and one of the world's largest technology companies. That breadth has shaped a shared set of operating principles.

Listen before acting

The people who know the business best are already working in it. In our first 90 days, we are students — not reformers. We earn the right to lead by understanding first.

Financial clarity drives everything

Good decisions begin with good numbers. Alisha brings institutional-grade financial controls and reporting; Eamonn brings cash flow modeling and capital structure thinking. Together, we build a clear picture quickly.

Accountability and transparency

We set clear goals, share progress honestly, and hold ourselves to the same standards we hold our team. No surprises — inside the business or out.

Stabilize, then grow

We will not chase growth at the expense of what already works. Understand the flywheel, protect the margins, strengthen the team — then scale with intention and discipline.

People-first culture

From Alisha's work building high-performing teams at AWS to Eamonn's development of 50+ commercial bankers at RBC, we know that culture is built deliberately — and that it is the foundation of everything else.

Process improvement as a habit

Alisha's background in program management and internal controls means we are always looking for smarter ways to operate — without disrupting what is already functioning well.

Combined experience

Our career timelines

Eamonn Alisha Both
2024 – present
Eamonn
Director, Capital & Advisory
M&A advisory startup

Supporting SME buyers end-to-end — financial modeling, deal sourcing, negotiation strategy, due diligence, and debt financing for acquisitions in the $2–10M range.

Jul 2024 – present
Alisha
Finance Manager
Amazon, Calgary Distribution Centre

Manages finance and operations at a modernized Amazon distribution warehouse in Calgary — overseeing financial reporting, cost controls, operational KPIs, and cross-functional coordination across a large hourly workforce and complex logistics environment.

2023 – present
Both
Co-owners, operating business
The Tofitian Café, Tofino, BC

Part of the buying group that acquired a 20-year-old café. Hands-on experience in strategic finance, vendor management, and marketing for an owner-operated food services business.

2018 – present
Alisha
Manager, Program Management — Migration Services
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Toronto

Led a team of program managers driving adoption and profitability of AWS Migration Services. Owns management reporting, variance analysis, capacity planning, and forecasting.

2020 – 2023
Eamonn
Director, National Fintech Lead, Banking
RBCx, Vancouver & Toronto

Part of the initial RBCx launch. Led up to 15 direct reports across Western Canada and Toronto, providing debt and banking to over 1,000 technology companies.

2017 – 2018
Alisha
Director of Finance
TSOLogic Inc. (acquired by Amazon Web Services)

Sole finance leader through the company's M&A exit to Amazon. Managed full-cycle accounting, financial statements, board reporting, budgeting, FP&A, cash flow management, and stock option valuation.

2015 – 2020
Eamonn
Senior Account Manager + Regional Training Lead
RBC, Vancouver

Managed the bank's largest and most complex tech sector lending relationships. Later led the Commercial Account Manager training curriculum for 50+ new hires across BC.

2013 – 2017
Alisha
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Vancouver

Financial statement audits under IFRS and ASPE. SOX internal control testing, impairment and equity accounting, and client business process improvement recommendations.

2011 – 2013
Eamonn
Investment Banking Analyst
Scotiabank Waterous, Calgary

Financial advisory for energy and infrastructure clients across M&A, asset sales, and equity financings.

2009 – 2011
Eamonn
Commercial Banking Analyst
TD, Calgary

Credit risk analysis, deal structuring, and pricing recommendations for commercial borrowers across term, operating, and treasury products.

Our process

What to expect

We have been on both sides of small business acquisitions. Here is what you can expect from us — straightforward, respectful, and without unnecessary delays.

01
Introductory call

A 30-minute confidential conversation to understand your business and whether there is a mutual fit. No commitment required on either side.

02
Confidential review

With an NDA in place, we review a financial summary and operational overview. We typically come back to you within one week.

03
Letter of intent

If there is mutual interest, we issue a clear, fair LOI. No games, no lowball offers designed to be retraded later in the process.

04
Diligence & close

Thorough but respectful due diligence, followed by a transition plan built around your timeline and the needs of the business.

Get in touch

Ready to start a conversation?

Whether you are actively exploring a sale, thinking about it for the first time, or simply curious — we would love to connect. All conversations are completely confidential.

Eamonn Gamble
Managing Partner
Alisha Gamble
Managing Partner
Calgary, AB  ·  fairviewcapital.ca