This year, Raintree Financial Solutions proudly celebrates 15 years of helping Canadians access quality private market investments. Since opening our doors in 2010, Raintree has been guided by a simple but powerful vision: to empower investors through education, transparency and access to alternative opportunities beyond the public markets.
What began as a small team with an ambitious idea has grown into a national network of independent advisors and leading issuer partners. Together, we’ve built something that goes beyond business; a community grounded in trust, collaboration and a shared commitment to doing things the right way.
As we reflect on this milestone, we’re deeply grateful for the partners who have been with us along the journey. Many have grown alongside Raintree, shaping the evolution of Canada’s private investment landscape. To mark this anniversary, we invited a few of our longest-standing issuer partners to share their memories and reflections.
ICM Asset Management: “Shared history is special.”
“To the whole Raintree team, congratulations on 15 years! It has been a privilege to have been a small part of your story. Our paths have been intertwined since 2012 when ICM first began raising capital in Canada. In many ways, we’ve grown up together and have been important parts of each other’s journeys. History is important. Shared history is special.
I have one story in particular that my partner Scott Myers often reminds me of, that is reflective of some of the earlier days of our partnership. In an effort to save investor money at one of Raintree’s first Mexico conferences, Scott and I stayed off-resort. Upon arriving on the first day however, we were turned away as only resort guests were allowed on property. We briefly considered what to do before walking outside and all the way around the property. We scaled a six-foot fence and dropped onto the beach, which was not executed particularly gracefully by a late 50’s and somewhat overweight Scott. We took off our shoes and rolled up our pants, sandy and with a small tear in Scott’s case, and walked the few hundred metres back to the hotel. With our blazers draped over our forearms so that our naked wrists were invisible to resort staff, we casually strolled back onto the property from the beach. Sweating and questioning our frugal decision-making, we joined up with the Raintree team. Tenacity, solutions-focused and cost consciousness are values that feel like they have always defined both of our organizations. Trying to do more with less in pursuit of a vision.
I’m proud to call Raintree such a close partner and proud of the organization you have built. I’m excited to see what your future holds and I look forward to turning pages on future chapters of our shared history.
Congratulations from the entire ICM team.”
— John Courtliff, CEO, ICM Asset Management
Millennium III Group of Companies: “Integrity, innovation and understanding.”
“The Millennium III Group of Companies began our partnership with Raintree Financial Solutions fifteen years ago. Throughout that time, they have been an integral part of the growth and success of our business. From the beginning, Raintree has stood out as an innovative organization in the exempt market. Peter and his team have not only provided us with a network of highly professional dealing representatives to introduce our products to clients across Canada, but they have also been a partner in helping us to develop both marketing and compliance strategies that have changed the way we operate. At the heart of our dealings with Raintree, communication has been the cornerstone of our relationship. Raintree’s accessibility and willingness to provide high-quality feedback is apparent at every stage of our interactions. Their emphasis on client service shines through in their approach towards us as an issuer, prompting and challenging us to better understand the needs of our investors and helping us to provide a higher level of service. In our forty-four years of business, it is extremely rare to come across an organization with these unique qualities.
From their participation in game show product launches to their deep dives into due diligence, Raintree approaches their business with three key principles in mind: Integrity, Innovation and Understanding. We’ve been very fortunate to be a part of their success over the last fifteen years and we look forward to being a part of the next fifteen. Congratulations to Peter and all of the people who make Raintree the fantastic organization it is.”
— John Kearley, President, Millennium III Group of Companies
Pavilion Resource Fund: “True partnership built on trust.”
“Pavilion Means Partnership. Our relationship with Raintree goes all the way back to its startup days. Graham, our VP of Business Development, personally knew two of the three original founders and held a deep respect for their tenacity and vision. Even in those early conversations, it was clear that Raintree was building something special.
From the very beginning, our shared values made collaboration feel natural. Both Pavilion and Raintree believe that true partnerships are built on trust, mutual respect, and a genuine commitment to win-win outcomes.
That shared philosophy has led to extraordinary results. Through our partnership, Pavilion has evolved into the unique Flow-Through fund we know today. We have grown from humble beginnings and experienced a significant increase in annual capital raised — a milestone that speaks to the strength of our alignment and teamwork with Raintree.
What truly sets Raintree apart, in our eyes, is its unwavering commitment to rigorous due diligence. Every product must not only earn its place on the shelf, but continue to prove its integrity and performance over time. Each season, Raintree puts every offering through the “grinder,” ensuring it meets their exceptional standards. We admire this dedication. It benefits our mutual clients and strengthens the credibility of our entire industry.
One of our proudest moments came when Pavilion was recognized as Raintree’s very first Partner of the Year. That honour reaffirmed what we had always felt: a shared vision, built on excellence and integrity.
Since our partnership began in 2011, it has only grown stronger with time. Looking back, we’re filled with gratitude for the journey so far, and excitement for what’s still to come.”
— Nicolas Johnson, VP Strategy, Pavilion Resource Fund
Looking Ahead
As Raintree celebrates 15 years, we’re honoured to have shared this journey with visionary partners who have helped shape our story, and the broader private investment community in Canada.
Our success has always been built on relationships: with investors, advisors and issuers who believe in doing business the right way. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and even more excited for what’s to come.
To our partners, advisors and clients, thank you for 15 incredible years of trust, collaboration and shared purpose. Here’s to the next chapter.