Our Team

About Our Firm

Waverley was founded to bridge the gaps and break down the barriers that exist in the efficient flow of private equity capital in Canada.

The IIROC (Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada) dealers that have a national presence typically do not focus on private companies, especially if they are small-cap or micro-cap. Exempt Market Dealers (EMDs), which do focus on smaller private companies, tend to be lacking scale and relationships beyond their local market. There is also little communication among EMDs and transactions are rarely syndicated. Waverley has built a national platform of Dealers with proven track records of success.
This platform allows issuers to leverage institutional and high-net-worth relationships across the country, not only in their local markets. We offer our dealers the opportunity to leverage the platform to increase the distribution potential for any new financing, which will facilitate quicker closings, exposure to more potential investors, and potentially higher valuations.

We provide our dealers with a platform consisting of best practice compliance, due diligence, communication, and technology, allowing them to spend more time adding value to our clients.

Waverley is licensed as an Exempt Market Dealer pursuant to National Instrument 31-103 in the provinces of BC, AB, SK, MB, ON & QC.

Leadership

Don McDonald B.Sc., M.B.A., C.F.A.

Don McDonald, Founder & CEO has dedicated his career to helping small and mid-size companies get to the next level.
As a CEO, board member, private equity investor, investment banker, senior banker, and advisor Don has been active in the SME market for over 30 years. He is passionate about breaking down the barriers that exist for small Canadian companies to thrive, and founded Waverley to do just that.

Don has been involved with Canadian businesses ranging from start-up to TSX listed companies and has served on numerous public, private, industry, and charity boards.   He has witnessed first-hand the issues that companies face at various stages of their life-cycle.

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