OnboardIQ Capital

Entrepreneurship-Through-Aquisition

Empowering the Next Generation of Business Ownership

Acquiring and operating a high-quality Canadian business with enduring value.

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About OnboardIQ Capital

OnboardIQ Capital is a search investment firm built on the principles of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition. We are committed to acquiring and operating one stable, profitable Canadian business with $0.5M – $2M EBITDA and strong recurring revenue.
Our approach is disciplined and relationship-driven. We prioritize thoughtful sourcing, detailed evaluation, and hands-on operational leadership.
We work with founders who value continuity, care for their employees, and want their legacy preserved. Our goal is to strengthen the businesses we acquire through improved financial systems, people-focused leadership, and long-term strategic execution.

Industries of Interest

Healthcare Services

Home care agencies, dental clinic and childcare centers that provide essential community services with recurring revenue models and strong demand fundamentals.

Utilities & Essential Services

Businesses delivering critical infrastructure and services that communities depend on, characterized by stable demand and predictable cash flows.

Specialized Manufacturing

Niche manufacturers with established customer relationships, proprietary processes, and defensible market positions in their respective sectors.

Business Services

Service-based companies with diversified client bases, recurring contracts, and opportunities for operational improvement and strategic growth.

Our Guiding Principles

Long-Term Ownership

We acquire to operate, not to flip. Our commitment extends beyond the transaction to building sustainable value over decades.

Operational Excellence

Strong systems, financial discipline, and process improvement form the foundation of how we scale businesses responsibly.

People-Centered Leadership

We invest in talent development, preserve company culture, and maintain stability during ownership transitions.

Founder Alignment

We partner with sellers who care deeply about their legacy, ensuring smooth transitions that honor what they built.

Chidinma B. Onukogu Maduewesi

Principal & Chief Executive Officer

Chidinma brings over 8 years of finance, tax, audit, and operational leadership to OnboardIQ Capital. As a Chartered Accountant (ACA), she spent her early career at KPMG, advising multinational clients on complex financial operations and process optimization.

She then served as CFO and strategic finance operator for a growing technology startup for more than four years, where she handled $5M fund raising, built financial systems, automated reporting infrastructure, and scaled operations through disciplined growth. Currently, she is a Finance professional at RBC, specializing in expense management and reporting automation.

Chidinma holds an MSc in Finance and International Development from the University of Lagos and Portsmouth. Her entrepreneurial experience supporting small businesses, combined with her passion for operational excellence and team development, positions her to lead acquisitions with both financial rigor and human insight.

Kennedy Nzube Maduewesi

Strategic Partner

Kennedy Maduewesi is the founder and CEO of a multimillion-dollar wine and luxury beverage retail business with an average annual turnover of $2M. He brings more than 15 years of experience managing growth, operations, supply chain, and customer experience. His career reflects steady execution, strong partnerships, and the ability to build teams that deliver clear results. He holds an MBA from Nexford University in the United States.

As an ongoing operational Partner to OnboardIQ Capital, Kennedy supports the firm with guidance on scaling businesses, strengthening supply chains, and navigating competitive retail and service markets. His experience gives him a grounded view of risk, market shifts, staffing, and customer needs.

His work complements Chidinma’s financial and systems expertise, creating a balanced advisory perspective that blends hands-on business ownership with structured financial insight. He offers steady counsel on planning, operations, and decision making, shaped by years of running a successful business and managing complex responsibilities with reliability and commitment.

What We Look For

OnboardIQ Capital seeks businesses that demonstrate financial stability, operational predictability, and long-term growth potential. Our ideal acquisition meets the following criteria:

Financial Profile

  • EBITDA: $0.5M–$2M annually
  • Revenue: $1M–$8M
  • Consistent historical profitability
  • Recurring or contractual revenue streams
  • 8+ years old business

Industry Fit

  • Healthcare services ( home care, childcare)
  • Utilities and essential services
  • Specialized manufacturing
  • Business services with low customer concentration

Operational Characteristics

  • Stable management willing to transition smoothly
  • Low capital intensity and manageable risk
  • Strong culture with long-term employees
  • Predictable cash flow and clear growth pathways

Our Acquisition Process

We follow a structured, respectful process designed to minimize disruption while ensuring thorough evaluation and smooth transitions.

Introductory Conversation

Initial discussion to understand your business, goals, and timeline. Mutual fit assessment and open dialogue.

Confidential Review

Signed NDA and review of Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) to assess financial and operational details.

Business Assessment

On-site visit to meet your team, tour facilities, and gain deeper operational insight into day-to-day performance.

Offer & Structuring

Presentation of a fair, transparent offer with clear terms. Negotiation with respect for your priorities and concerns.

Transition Planning

Collaborative planning to ensure seamless handover, employee communication, and preservation of client relationships.

Operational Leadership

Chidinma assumes CEO responsibilities, implementing systems and strategies to sustain and grow the business.

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OnboardIQ Capital

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Whether you're a business owner considering transition or an investor exploring opportunities, we welcome the chance to discuss how OnboardIQ Capital can help achieve your goals.