Constructed for Longevity.
Vesentra Partners was founded on a singular premise: that the most valuable opportunities in the industrial lower middle market are not found, but cultivated.
We serve as the bridge between sophisticated capital and exceptional private businesses. By eschewing broad auctions in favor of direct, relationship-driven origination, we align incentives and protect the legacies of the founders we engage.
The people behind Vesentra.
Roenen Chase
Founder & Managing Partner
Roenen Chase is the Founder and Managing Partner of Vesentra Partners, a boutique deal origination firm connecting private equity groups, family offices, and strategic acquirers with business owners preparing for transition.
A former national-level Decathlete who ranked 4th in Canada, Roenen brings a disciplined and performance-driven mindset to his work. Before founding Vesentra, he built his expertise in outreach and relationship development in the marketing sector, consistently booking 40 calls per month. He now brings those same results to sourcing off-market opportunities and facilitating discreet introductions between investors and founders.
Agostino Mosca
Senior Advisor, Vesentra
Agostino is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Galea Capital. Corporate finance experience since 2006, including deal sourcing, due diligence, and capital raising across Western Canada, working closely with family offices and institutional capital.
Previously worked with a Canadian family office on diligence and opportunity evaluation. Recognized in the Top 100 People in Finance (Top 100 Magazine, June 2020).
Richard Patzer
Managing Director
Richard Patzer is a Managing Director at Vesentra Partners, where he works with founders and business owners exploring liquidity events, succession planning, and growth partnerships. He focuses on connecting owners with aligned private equity groups, family offices, strategic acquirers, and operating partners based on fit, values, and desired outcomes.
Richard holds an MBA from the University of Alberta, where he studied Business Administration and Management. His background combines business strategy, relationship development, and deal origination, allowing him to support owners through the early stages of evaluating potential transaction opportunities.
How we operate.
Our Mission
To steward capital with integrity.
Connecting institutional scale with founder-led agility through proprietary sourcing and discreet market engagement.
Our Vision
The standard for industrial origination.
Defining a new category of deal flow where exclusivity, alignment, and long-term value creation are paramount.
Our Values
Discretion. Precision. Legacy.
We operate in the shadows to let our partners shine, prioritizing confidentiality and the preservation of business continuity.
Why industrial.
Durable
Industrial and manufacturing companies are the backbone of the economy — essential, recession-resilient, and grounded in real assets and tangible output.
Underserved
Lower middle-market industrials are too small for bulge-bracket attention and too technical for generalist advisors. We fill that gap with focused expertise.
Founder-Led
The owners we work with built their businesses from the shop floor up. They deserve a process that honors that — not a spreadsheet auction.
Start a Conversation
Whether you represent capital seeking quality industrial opportunities or a business exploring strategic options, we'd welcome the chance to connect — confidentially, principal-to-principal.
All correspondence is held in strict confidence. Response within one business day.