Investing Philosophy
Rule #2: Never forget rule #1
Warren Buffett
Phaze 3 Associates invests in traditional and alternative asset classes and strategies.
We identify best-in-class entrepreneurs and partners, valuing those who spearhead the opportunity, as much as the venture itself.
Drawing on more than 40 years of professional experience and the diverse backgrounds of our associates, Phaze 3 is uniquely positioned to invest in a variety of opportunities.
We offer strategic advisory services and experiences to companies at both the operational and board level, and proudly focus on value-add investments while fostering strong connections.
Having grown our asset management capacity, we have formed Four Cornerstones Capital, Inc. an independent company dedicated to this goal, and directed by our Managing Partner, Michael Shapiro.
the Logic
A digital news outlet, covers the future of the innovation economy by providing in-depth reporting on the organizations, policies and people driving transformational change.
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Elevate Finance
Elevate Finance aims to expand trade and elevate small and medium-sized businesses by providing fast, customer-focused trade finance solutions, all delivered within a framework of trust, prudence and responsible risk-managed growth by people who care.
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AWZ Ventures
Awz is a Canadian hub for investment in cyber security, intelligence and physical security AI-based technologies from Israel, a global leader in these sectors.
Element 5
Element 5 is a dedicated team of designers, craftspeople and assembly experts. Building a $50 million mass timber CLT plant in southern Ontario, Element 5 serves a community of forward thinking Architects, Owners, Developers, and General Contractors to help effect change by providing timber construction Cost Consulting, Design Consulting, Engineering, Fabrication and Assembly services.
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Heads & Tales
Heads and Tales goes beyond traditional PR to hack culture and make your brand part of the conversation. They are bold. They are relentless. They are listening.
They are not only on the cutting edge of marketing trends but talent optimization. With performance coaching embedded in their DNA, their creative work product empowers and inspires talent to deliver best-in-class results.
Weston Forest
Weston Forest is one of North America’s leading full-service distributors and re-manufacturers of softwood & hardwood lumber, and specialty panel products.
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Weston Wood Solutions
Weston Wood Solutions is a premier manufacturer and distributor of quality, value-added wood solutions. Aiming to create value and long-term relationships with our customers by providing a consistent level of service.
Harvest Wagon
Harvest Wagon is a boutique family run business with over 40 years of experience. Located in the heart of Rosedale, catering to the finest of clientele with only the best quality products.
ConnectCPA
ConnectCPA is a ‘plug and play’ virtual accounting and bookkeeping team that solves the finance pain point for scaling companies.
D.D. Mac Electric
D.D. Mac Electric is a full-service electrical contractor, employing a staff with over 40 years experience in all aspects of electrical construction. They can design to suit your specific needs, or work from your engineered drawings.
Royal Fire
Royal Fire is a turnkey fire protection engineering company that provides design/engineering services as well as on-site installation. Their 24-hour emergency paging service responds to clients’ needs within minutes.
Their inspection division performs all testing in accordance with National Fire Protection Association as well as Ontario Fire Code Standards. Royal Fire Protection Inc. should be your first choice for the highest levels of quality, reliability, dependability and security.
NJS Capital
NJS Capital specializes in small to mid-sized properties that drive superior risk-adjusted returns.
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Firepower Capital
Firepower Capital is an M&A advisory and private capital firm built for Canada’s entrepreneurs. Firepower is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent firms that invest and advise the nation’s private, owner-operated firms.
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Sidecar capital partners
Sidecar Capital Partners invests in small and medium-sized service businesses, partnering with leaders who are driven to build great companies. Combining their financial support with strategic guidance, we help leaders create enduring value.
Socium Capital
Socium Capital is a Toronto-based private investment firm built on the foundation of partnership, integrity and trust.
the Phaze3 Journey
Investing
Drawing on more than 40 years of professional experience and the diverse backgrounds of our associates, we are positioned to invest in a variety of opportunities.
Ideas & Deeds
Our associates generate a synergy that yields outcomes greater than their individual parts. Each brings a depth of experience and unique insights that drive our collective force.
Associates
Collaboration, mutual responsibility and a commitment to the common good are the practical and philosophical foundations of our expertise and work.