Brookdale Treeland Nurseries has sold a majority stake to Rouge River Capital
The shareholders of Brookdale Treeland Nurseries have sold a controlling stake to Rouge River Capital.
Based in Ontario, Brookdale Treeland Nurseries is a leading full-service supplier of live garden plants and decorative holiday greenery in Canada. The company mainly serves wholesale retailers and landscape contractors, municipalities and golf courses throughout Canada and the US. Spring product mix includes trees, flowering shrubs, evergreens, broadleaf evergreens, vines, fruits and perennials. Holiday product mix includes outdoor arrangements, wreaths, bouquets and swags.
Founded in 2008, Rouge River Capital is a diversified investment holding company made up of over 20 strong operating businesses. These businesses span the trucking, manufacturing, dealership, real estate and leasing industries. Rouge River Capital partners with the management teams to drive sustained long-term value.
Oaklins’ team in Canada, supported by the team in the Netherlands, acted as the sell-side M&A advisor to Brookdale Treeland Nurseries in this transaction. Brookdale benefited from Oaklins’ expertise and knowledge in the horticulture space.



Jeff Olsen
Owner, Brookdale Treeland Nurseries
Talk to the deal team
Related deals
Hemink Groep has been acquired by Gimv
Gimv has acquired a majority stake in Hemink, a Dutch specialist in real estate renovation and maintenance. This transaction marks a new chapter for Hemink, as it seeks to expand its position as a national leader in sustainable property services through its new partnership with Gimv.
Learn moreOGD has been sold to Building Beyond Technology Group
Building Beyond Technology Group (BBTG) strengthens its position in the IT sector by welcoming OGD IT-Dienstverlening (OGD) to its platform. With over 1,400 employees, OGD is an established name in the Dutch market as a mission-critical IT service provider for large-scale clients. This addition not only increases BBTG’s scale but also enhances its domain expertise and execution capabilities through close cooperation with the other platform companies.
Learn moreE.Gruppe, a GIMV portfolio company, has acquired LET Gruppe from GFEP Family Equity
LET Gruppe, a leading German provider of customized electrical infrastructure and energy system solutions, is set to become part of E.GRUPPE, a fast-growing industrial platform backed by European investment firm GIMV. The parties have signed a definitive agreement under which E.GRUPPE will acquire 100% of the shares in LET Gruppe from GFEP Family Equity, which has supported the company’s growth and strategic development in recent years. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
Learn more