Richter Acted as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Door Doctor
April 2025 – Richter acted as exclusive financial and tax advisor to Door Doctor, in the context of the strategic acquisition of Door Doctor by Sentinel Dock & Door Solutions, a portfolio company of Trivest Partners. Door Doctor is a leader in the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead doors, loading docks, dock levelers, and related equipment.
The acquisition of Door Doctor represents a highly strategic and transformational step for Sentinel, significantly expanding the company’s footprint and enhancing its ability to service customers across Eastern Canada.
This transaction was led by Alon Wexler, David Stein and Yi Ming Zhou, and supported by George Angelopoulos and Matt Fantauzzi, tax advisors. Richter would like to congratulate Gordie Lazare, Andrew Selinsky, and Allen Shulman and wishes them much success in accelerating the growth of the business.
About Richter
Richter is a Business | Family Office that provides strategic advice on business matters and on families’ financial and personal objectives across generations. With close to 100 years of experience advising at the intersection of family and business, Richter has developed an integrated approach to help business owners find sustainable success. Whether business, personal, or both, Richter is uniquely positioned to address the needs of Canada’s most successful entrepreneurs, private clients, business owners and business families and help them chart a clear path to shape their legacy for the future. Founded in 1926, Richter’s 600-person multidisciplinary team continuously innovates to create value for our people, clients, and community in Canada and in the US.
For more information about Richter’s transaction advisory practice, visit https://www.richter.ca/business-advisory/transaction-advisory-services/
About Door Doctor
Door Doctor is a premier provider of commercial dock and door solutions headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, with additional service locations in Kingston, Ottawa, and Toronto. The company specializes in the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead doors, loading docks, dock levelers, and related equipment.
For more information, visit https://www.doordoctor.com/en
About Sentinel Dock & Door
Backed by Trivest Partners, an acquisition platform focused on building a premier network of commercial dock and door service providers across Canada. The platform was formed through the acquisitions of Lenworth, Pro Door, Mar-Lin, and Door Doctor and continues to expand through additional acquisitions. Solutions.
For more information, visit https://sentineldds.com/
About Trivest Partners
Trivest Partners is a leading private equity firm with four unique investment funds that focus exclusively on the support and growth of founder-led and family-owned businesses with both control and non-control transactions across the United States and Canada.
For more information, visit https://www.trivest.com/