Arcbright Capital is looking to acquire and grow a small to mid-sized company with a strong reputation, loyal customers, and the potential to shine even brighter.
Led by an award-winning entrepreneur, we know what it takes to build something from the ground up — and what it means to entrust it to new hands.
Our approach is simple: respect the legacy, honor the people, and keep building.
Meet Our Team
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Founder
Described as “unstoppable” and a “trailblazer”, Melissa Sariffodeen is an award-winning entrepreneur, educator, and advisor who has spent her career building organizations that change how people live, learn, and work.
She is best known as the Co-Founder and CEO of Canada Learning Code (CLC), where she grew a grassroots idea into one of the country’s most recognized education movements. Under her leadership, CLC reached nearly one million people, raised more than $50M and attracted Shopify founder Tobi Lütke to its board. In 2025, she led the organization through a successful acquisition, marking a significant exit in Canada’s education and technology space.
Melissa’s work has been featured by CBC, CTV, BNN, and the Globe & Mail, and her contributions have been recognized through the Governor General Award, RBC Entrepreneur of the Year, WXN Top 100, and Canada’s Top 40 Under 40. She was also one of only 12 women globally inducted into Mattel’s Barbie Role Model program, receiving a one-of-a-kind doll in her likeness.
She has an HBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University and a Masters from the University of Toronto.
At the heart of everything she does is a simple belief: technology and entrepreneurship can unlock extraordinary opportunity for people, communities, and the world.
Our Promise
We treat your business like it’s our own.
We understand that selling your company is deeply personal. Arcbright Capital is committed to carrying forward your reputation, values, and culture — with care, transparency, and a long-term view.
We’re fair and human.
We are nationally recognized entrepreneurs with successful exits under our belts. We’ve seen firsthand the work, risk, and pride it takes to build something real. We’ll approach every conversation with honesty, respect, and fairness.
We’re hands-on operators.
We don’t just invest — we roll up our sleeves. We’ve built teams, launched products, and managed through growth and change. We understand what makes a business thrive day-to-day and how to help it grow without losing what makes it special.
We care deeply about people.
We know that great companies are built by great teams. We’re intentional about creating workplaces where people are proud to come to work — and where customers feel the difference.
We’re thoughtful stewards of your legacy.
We take the responsibility of ownership seriously. Our goal is to preserve what’s working, strengthen what’s not, and build for the long term.
We’re searching for a great business to own and grow — one that’s ready for its next chapter.
Size
$500-$1M+ in annual EBITDA, profitable with stable cash flows.
Location
We’re looking for a business located between Kingston and Windsor.
Industry
Industry-agnostic — we value stability and growth potential over trendiness. Our experience across education, technology, and consumer sectors has shown us that every business has a story worth learning.
Ownership
75–100% acquisition. We aim for meaningful ownership that allows founders to fully transition when ready, or stay involved in ways that feel right.
What We’re Looking For
Let’s Connect.
Whether you’re exploring a transition or simply curious, we’d love to connect.
We approach every conversation with discretion, care, and respect.
📩 melissa@arcbrightcapital.com
📍 Ontario
Building enduring businesses with clarity and care.