From 1 November 2026, Vibanc Partners’ advisory practice continues as ClosePoint

Our roots

We built this because we needed it.

We are operators first. Our buy-side advisory business started inside a technology company that scaled from 150 people to more than 500 across four countries and added hundreds of millions in enterprise value in 24 months. In 2024 it spun out as an advisory firm and went on to support some of the fastest-growing companies in Canada. In 2026 it became ClosePoint Partners.

Founder focus

ClosePoint was founded out of frustration with the antiquated M&A processes our original founders encountered as they grew. Traditional corporate development was full of inefficiencies that drained the team's time and focus.

Determined to create a better solution, we launched the practice with a focus on speed, simplicity and results. AI-enhanced tools, combined with the expertise of seasoned professionals, streamline every step of the M&A process, from sourcing and evaluation to negotiation and closing. We eliminate the bottlenecks and focus on getting deals done efficiently, so founders can stay focused on running and scaling their businesses.

We believe buying is often a better route than building. To make that accessible to every team, we're making corporate development fast, efficient and founder-friendly.

The team

Who you work with.

Jeff Duke

Founder & Managing Director

Jeff Duke

Taylor Martin

Director

Taylor Martin

Fedor Levikov

VP Origination

Fedor Levikov

Owen Madrick, CPA

Senior Advisor

Owen Madrick, CPA

Andrew Mcleod

Senior Advisor

Andrew Mcleod

Aleksa Stankovic

Data Analyst

Aleksa Stankovic

Tyler Powers, CPA, TEP

Senior Tax Advisor

Tyler Powers, CPA, TEP

Partner, Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory

Shawn English

Senior Legal Advisor

Shawn English

Partner, Weir Foulds LLP

Work with us

Talk to the people who run your deal.