About
Operators who've done it.
We bought a business, spent two years making it significantly better, and then built the team, partners and deal flow to bring that to more Canadian owners and investors.
Our story
From one deal to a deal-making team.
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We bought PJ's.
We acquired PJ's Liquor Store and the one-acre property it sits on. Our own deal, our own money, our own name on it.
- 02
Two years inside it.
We spent about two years in the business: systems, marketing, hiring. Today it performs significantly better than the day we bought it.
- 03
Then we built the engine.
Since then, most of our time has gone into growing our team, our partners and our resources, so we can do it again and again.
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That's Red88.
A deal-making company that buys, invests in and partners with Canadian businesses, and brings serious investors to the table.
PJ's Liquor Store & Property · Cold Lake, Alberta
Two years in, it performs significantly better, and runs without us on site.
- 5New team members hired
- 3Vacant spaces leased out
- 1Commercial property acquired
What's behind us
More than two guys with a store.
You'll still talk to us directly. But behind every call is the team, the network and the deal flow we've spent our time building.
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A network that helps businesses.
Trusted professionals and partners we bring in when a business needs help, from financing and structure to marketing and operations.
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Deal flow, on purpose.
We run serious lead generation that brings good businesses to us, so the opportunities we see, and share, are worth the time.
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Capital, connected.
We know how to raise money, and we've built the investor relationships to bring capital to a deal when it makes sense.
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Operators, not spectators.
Marketing and brand, day-to-day operations, and Mark's nearly 20 years in finance and deals, all under one roof.
What the mark means
Two sides. One spark.
Tap each part of the logo.
The spark: Red88. The human connection where deals happen.
What we stand for
Five things we won't bend on.
Real people
You talk to us, not a process.
Straight talk
If it's not a fit, we'll tell you why.
Skin in the game
Our own money, our own hours.
Refine, not redesign
We respect what you've built.
Canada first
Canadian businesses, Canadian deals.