Your Vision Elevated
Helia Capital is a patient capital partner, operated by seasoned leaders and guided by an accomplished CEO who built his business from the ground up.
Your ideas and company. Our experience.
Who We Are
The leaders at Helia Capital have driven significant growth firsthand. We focus on elevating what you've created, applying our experience and working together to solve your biggest obstacles.
Lee Piccoli
Chief Executive Officer
An entrepreneur for over three decades since founding Fusion Homes in 1999, Lee Piccoli is Chief Executive Officer of Helia Capital.
Fusion Homes is a client experience leader and large-volume developer of low- and high-rise residential homes in Southwestern Ontario. Lee grew Fusion Homes from the ground up, steering the company to its current position as a progressive, agile firm with revenue in excess of $200 million.
A strong self-belief pushes Lee, but an honest and transparent approach defines him. Lee is passionate about long-term sustainable growth and, like many entrepreneurs, he is no stranger to putting everything he owns on the line. Largely self-taught, Lee recognizes that every day is an opportunity for growth – professionally and personally – and is currently participating in the YPO/Harvard University President’s Program.
Meet Our Team
Our Perspective
Our Approach
Commit to a path of growth. Continual improvement is the only way to fulfil our vision and deliver an unparalleled experience.
Our Focus
We are seeking small-to-medium sized purpose-driven businesses looking to rise to the next level of growth. We view each investment as a true partnership with founders and company leadership teams.
Location
Canada
United States
Sectors
Education / Health & Wellness / Sustainability / Real Estate / Construction / Healthcare Services / Technology / Food / Consumer
Transaction Types
Growth Capital Investments, Management Buyouts, Recapitalizations or Divestitures.
Target Company Profile
Meaningful growth potential, sustainable differentiation or value proposition, and EBITDA of C$2-10 million or minimum C$10 million in LTM Revenue.
Holding
Periods
Periods
We are long-term partners and support decisions, strategies, and investments to build a business for sustained success that extends far beyond our involvement.
Ownership & Partnership
We focus on majority or influential minority positions, preferably where the founder(s) and/or leadership team are maintaining significant equity interests in the business.