Our People
We started Ravenna with an entrepreneurial vision of our own: to be the group of choice for business owners and entrepreneurs looking for a thoughtful, ambitious partner to help create long-term value
Kirk Hamilton
- Partner
Kirk Hamilton
- Partner
Kirk is an investment professional with 19 years of experience.
Prior to Ravenna Kirk spent 9 years at a Canadian middle-market private equity firm as a Managing Director. He began his career in London, UK in investment banking at Scotiabank and RBC Capital Markets before taking on senior roles leading M&A at GCM Global Energy and Stemcor working for the Oppenheimer family. Kirk has a Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering degree from Queens University.
Outside of his work, Kirk chases around his three young daughters and loves to golf, ski and beat Jordan and Dan at fantasy football.
Outside of his work, Kirk chases around his three young daughters and loves to golf, ski and beat Jordan and Dan at fantasy football.
Jordan Bruce
- Partner
Jordan Bruce
- Partner
Jordan is an investment professional with over 10 years of experience.
Prior to Ravenna, he spent 7 years at a Canadian middle-market private equity firm, focusing on industrials and healthcare services. Prior to that, he began his career in New York as an investment banking professional at UBS. Jordan has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lake Forest College in Illinois.
Outside of work, Jordan enjoys spending time with his wife and toddler, playing golf, and travelling.
Outside of work, Jordan enjoys spending time with his wife and toddler, playing golf, and travelling.
Daniel Pham
- Vice President
Daniel Pham
- Vice President
Daniel is an investment professional with 7 years of experience.
Prior to Ravenna, he spent 4 years at a Canadian middle-market private equity firm, focusing on industrials and healthcare services. Prior to that he was an investment banking professional at Rothschild & Co and RBC Capital Markets. Daniel has a Bachelor of Commerce, Finance degree from the University of Calgary where he also swam competitively for the Dinos Varsity Swim team.
Outside of work, Daniel is an avid traveller, self-proclaimed foodie, and an endurance sports enthusiast – currently training for the Boston Marathon and Ottawa Ironman.
Outside of work, Daniel is an avid traveller, self-proclaimed foodie, and an endurance sports enthusiast – currently training for the Boston Marathon and Ottawa Ironman.
Our Philosophy
We look for like-minded partners that share our values.
Genuine Relationships
Our partnerships are real and built on trust, alignment and respect.
Clarity Above Comfort
We communicate directly and transparently. You will always know where we stand.
Collaborative by Design
Our plans are developed together and we share accountability. Everyone brings context, experience and perspective.
Big Ambitions, Relentlessly Pursued
We have high expectations for ourselves, our partners, and our companies. We are disciplined and thoughtful about how to achieve our goals.