2RL Capital Inc, a Toronto-based merchant bank that invests in and advises small and mid-sized businesses, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Hobbs & Co. Wine Merchants Inc., The Merchant Vintner Inc. and Boldworks Corp.
Hobbs & Co., The Merchant Vintiner and Boldworks are full-service adult beverage agencies that represent a curated portfolio of wines, spirits, beers, ciders and adult non-alcoholic beverages in the Canadian market.
2RL has partnered with Dean Campbell in the acquisition and Dean now serves as the President of the companies. Dean has a diverse background as a senior leader within the restaurant industry, beverage purchasing and beverage education. Dean has served as part of the leadership team of the largest full-service restaurant group in Canada, is a Sommiler and is Chair of the Board of the Independent Wine Education Guild.
Sean has a 25-year track record as an entrepreneur and financial services professional. Over his career he has successfully built and sold various businesses including most recently Markland Street Asset Management. Sean grew Markland to $500 million in assets under management and the business was sold to Manulife in 2009. Sean was nominated for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2008.
Greg is a senior financial advisor and private investor. He has over 25 years of experience as an investment banker in the Canadian and U.S. capital markets and a proven track record of building market-leading investment banking franchises.