Sapere Advisory

Capital, M&A, and the analytical work behind the decision.

Sapere Advisory guides business owners, investors, and acquisition groups through mergers, acquisitions, and growth transactions. Strategy, structuring, financing, and close, coordinated end to end.

Deal-maker's desk: financial models, term sheet, fountain pen

Practice Lead

Zohaib Zafar

CIO, Capital & M&A Advisory

Zohaib leads Sapere's Capital & M&A Advisory practice, guiding business owners, investors, and acquisition groups through mergers, acquisitions, and growth transactions. Six years of deal experience spanning acquisition financing, capital structuring, and buy-side execution across Canadian markets.

Advisory services

Five focused practice areas.

№ 01

Capital Advisory

Structured growth capital and financing strategies for operating businesses, aligned with lender and investor criteria.

№ 02

Mergers & Acquisitions

Buy-side M&A advisory for business owners and acquisition groups, from target identification through funding and close.

№ 03

Acquisition Financing

Acquisition debt and structured financing for operating businesses, franchises, and commercial assets, coordinated directly with banks and private lenders.

№ 04

Transaction Support

Financial analysis, deal structuring, and valuation support for buy-side transactions, coordinated with legal, tax, and diligence teams.

№ 05

Strategic Advisory

Strategic advisory for founders and operators on expansion, exits, and capital strategy, with the analytical rigor to back the recommendation.

How we engage

Principal-led, deal-focused, owner-aligned.

Scoping call

Understand the transaction, the timeline, and what the owner needs from the engagement.

Analytical foundation

Financial analysis, valuation, financing structure, and diligence coordination in parallel.

Through close

Direct engagement with lenders, counsel, and counterparties until the deal signs and funds.

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