About ARC Financial
ARC Financial is a private equity firm founded in 1989. It is primarily based in Calgary, Canada. As of Jul 2026, ARC Financial has a portfolio of 22 companies, comprising 22 funding rounds and 2 acquisitions. In the last 12 months, it has participated in 1 acquisition. The firm primarily invests in companies based in Canada and United States. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Energy to Environment. Most recently it acquired stakes in STEP Energy Services on Oct 17, 2025.
Overall ARC Financial portfolio has seen 1 IPO and 11 acquisitions, namely Tantalus, Stormfisher and BluEarth Renewables. A lot of funds co-invest with ARC Financial, with names like Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
ARC Financial has a team of 25 people, including 10 partners.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1989
Location
Calgary, Canada
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ARC Financial's Portfolio
ARC Financial has a portfolio of 22 companies. They have invested in a total of 22 companies. Their most recent investment was in Stormfisher (PE round) on Mar 04, 2024. Here are the most recent investments by ARC Financial:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Mar 04, 2024 | PE | 2318 | - | |
Jun 29, 2023 | Seed | 9024 | - | |
Mar 08, 2023 | Series D | 3548 | ||
Dec 09, 2022 | Seed | 8645 |
ARC Financial has acquired 2 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of STEP Energy Services on Oct 17, 2025. Here are the most recent acquisitions by ARC Financial:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Oct 17, 2025 | Provides multiple solutions for oilfield service company | - | 2011 | |
Jul 05, 2023 | Oil & gas exploration and production company | - | 2015 |
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Here is the portfolio snapshot of ARC Financial:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2023
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2025
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in Canada and United States
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Energy
Team profile of ARC Financial
ARC Financial has a team of 25 members including 10 Partners and 7 Principals located in Canada and United States. ARC Financial's team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of top team members in ARC Financial:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Baraboo | - | - | |
Partner | Calgary | - | - | |
Partner | Calgary | - | ||
Partner | Calgary | - | - | |
Partner | Calgary | - | - | |
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Partner | Calgary | - | - | |
Partner | Calgary | - | - | |
Partner | Calgary | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Principal | Calgary | - | - |
Co-investors of ARC Financial
Over the past 37 years, 28 investors have co-invested in ARC Financial's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of ARC Financial: 28 investors entered a company along with ARC Financial. These include investors like Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (2 companies).
ARC Financial News
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ARC Energy Fund 8 Completes Take-Private Acquisition of STEP Energy Services Ltd.Financial Post•Dec 16, 2025•ARC Financial, STEP Energy Services, Arcenergy
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ARC Energy Fund 8 to Acquire STEP Energy Services in Take-Private DealMiningstockeducation•Oct 18, 2025•Arcenergy, STEP Energy Services, ARC Financial
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STEP Energy Services Ltd. Receives Non-Binding Offer From ARC Financial Corp.Financial Post•Sep 25, 2025•STEP Energy Services, ARC Financial
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PE Firm Hy24 Commits $50MM to StormFisher HydrogenHart Energy•Feb 12, 2025•HydroGen, Stormfisher, Hy24, ARC Financial
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STEP Energy Services Ltd. Announces Agreement to Mutually Terminate ArrangementBusiness Wire•Dec 20, 2024•STEP Energy Services, ARC Financial
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Silfab secures $100 million for US solar cell productionpv magazine•Nov 22, 2024•Silfab Solar, ARC Financial, Breakwall, Lma and 6 others
