A trusted partner for
your business transition

We buy, operate, and grow enduring businesses

A trusted partner for your business transition

Tempo - more than just a word, it’s our ethos for buying and operating businesses with precision, consistency, and a long-term mindset.

Our Commitment

We honour the decades of hard work behind every 'overnight success,' and we approach succession with a respect for legacy, reverence for the entrepreneurial journey, and an emphasis on thoughtful, human-first transitions.
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What we’re looking for

Quality Revenue
Recurring or contracted revenue and predictable cash flow.
Team Excellence
Great teams and cultures with an accessible talent pool.
Industry Fit
Growing industries within stable regulatory environments.
Operational Simplicity
Straightforward operations without reliance on niche technical expertise.
Loyal Customers
Low churn, low concentration.
Financial Profile
Companies with $1M+ EBITDA, consistent profitability, and diverse revenue streams.

What sets us apart

1
Operators, not investors: With years of hands-on experience leading and scaling businesses, we bring operational excellence and an entrepreneurial mindset to everything we do.
2
Focus: We are committed to acquiring and operating a single business at a time, dedicating our full attention to building upon its success.
3
Founder mindset: Having built businesses ourselves, we understand the challenges of ownership transitions and approach every interaction with respect and transparency.
4
Tailored process: Our flexible approach will ensure a smooth and thoughtful transition for owners, employees, and customers alike.

Our Process

Our Founders

10 years of building together
‍Mark and Eli bring over ten years of experience as friends and colleagues to Tempo Partners. Their philosophy is centered on operational excellence, human-centric leadership, and an appreciation for the entrepreneurial journey gained through experience. Unlike Private Equity buyers, they bring a long-term singular focus that honours people, culture, and legacy.
Mark Proudfoot
‍Mark is an entrepreneur with over 15 years of operating experience across a range of industries, including technology, consumer products, and education. He has founded multiple businesses, and has a track record of leading companies through growth and transitions. Mark's operational rigour and entrepreneurial mindset equip him with a distinct ability to uncover opportunities, optimize performance, and drive sustained growth in acquired businesses. Mark holds an MBA from the University of British Columbia.
Eli Berenbeim
Eli brings extensive experience as an operational leader across healthcare services, real estate technology, and venture acceleration. With a proven ability to scale operations, optimize programs, and modernize systems for decentralized teams, Eli excels in driving sustained operational excellence. His expertise positions him to navigate the complexities of post-acquisition integration while building a foundation for long-term success. Eli holds an MBA from the University of British Columbia.

Our Investors

We're proud to be backed by leading institutional investors, entrepreneurs, and former search fund founders with deep industry expertise.