“Our mission is simple: to create a more efficient and transparent ecosystem for private equity capital in Canada.”
Don McDonald, B.Sc., MBA, CFA Founder & CEO
Don McDonald has spent nearly 40 years helping small and mid-sized Canadian companies unlock their full potential.
He created the Waverley Model to help smaller issuers and investment bankers scale efficiently and compliantly. Building on that success, he introduced the Capital Acceleration Model, a game-changer that accelerates capital raises and expands investor reach.
With a career spanning CEO, board member, private equity investor, investment banker, and advisor, Don is driven by a passion for leveling the playing field for smaller companies. He founded Waverley to remove barriers to growth, creating opportunities for sustainable success.
Under his leadership, Waverley has become Canada’s largest and most impactful Exempt Market Dealer (EMD). It serves as a safe haven from market volatility, offering issuers capital while addressing real-world challenges. Waverley Issuers provide mortgage alternatives, credit rehabilitation loans, affordable rental and ownership housing, and innovative first-time homebuyer solutions, all while delivering secured, typically double-digit annual returns to investors.
Backed by the industry’s top advisors, Waverley upholds the highest due diligence standards, processing over hundreds of trades per month with industry leading technology.
In 2024, Waverley has serviced 41 issuers with 76 unique offerings. As Don rejoins the board of the Private Capital Markets Association, he remains committed to advancing the industry and improving the market for all participants.
At Waverley, we don’t just facilitate capital—we fuel opportunity, drive impact, and create lasting change.
Powering Growth,
One Deal at a Time
Waverley Corporate Financial Services was built on the belief that navigating the private equity market shouldn’t be complicated. Founded by Don McDonald, Waverley was established to break down barriers and provide a streamlined path for dealers, issuers, and investors to achieve their goals. With nearly 40 years of experience, Don has dedicated his career to championing small and mid-sized Canadian businesses, bringing a hands-on, innovative approach to every client relationship.
What started as a vision for a more efficient market has evolved into a trusted platform known for its integrity, industry leadership, and tangible results. Today, Waverley is recognized as one of Canada’s top Exempt Market Dealers, backed by a robust network and a record of success that sets the standard for others in the industry.
Our team is driven by a commitment to transparency and customer-centric solutions. By leveraging our proprietary models and state-of-the-art technology, we’ve created an environment where issuers can access capital more efficiently, dealers can expand their reach, and investors can trust that their portfolio is in experienced hands.
From coast to coast, we have built a national platform that connects capital with opportunity. Waverley isn’t just about transactions—it’s about transforming the way private equity works in Canada.
Our goal is to empower businesses and individuals to grow, succeed, and reach new heights, all while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and performance.