Corporate finance advisory

Capital for growth companies and projects, sourced from family offices.

BlueSeed Holdings connects established international companies and project sponsors with a direct network of more than 2,000 single- and multi-family offices, plus 250+ private equity funds, lenders and investment groups across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

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2,000+

Single- and multi-family offices in our direct network

250+

PE funds, hedge funds, lenders and other investors

$1.5B+

Investment and business transactions our founder has been directly involved in

17 yrs

Experience in corporate finance and family office advisory

$800M

Largest single debt facility we can place with our lenders

Services

Five ways we work with clients

We work on both sides of a transaction. Companies and sponsors come to us for capital. Family offices and funds give us their mandates so we can bring them deals that fit.

Fractional CFO

Senior finance leadership and a working finance function for growing companies, on a full-time or part-time basis. We oversee accounting and month-end close, financial reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, and FP&A, and prepare the business for audits, a raise or a transaction. We take on a small number of engagements where we can make a measurable difference.

Accounting oversight & month-end close
Financial reporting (IFRS, ASPE, US GAAP)
Tax & regulatory compliance
FP&A, budgets & forecasts
Cash flow & treasury
Audit preparation
Board & investor reporting
Transaction readiness

Full-time, part-time or interim, on monthly retainer

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Family office structuring

Cross-border holding structures for families and fund managers, established and administered with licensed multi-family office partners in regulated jurisdictions. Includes succession, estate and governance planning.

Holding companies
Trusts & foundations
Fund vehicles (incl. Singapore VCC)
Cross-border SPVs
Ongoing administration

Managed services from USD 10M in liquid assets

Capital raising

Growth capital, pre-IPO rounds, and mezzanine or convertible facilities for established companies, plus equity for large commercial real estate construction and development projects. We prepare the investor package, pre-qualify investors from our network, co-present where useful, and advise through negotiation to close.

Executive summary & deck
Valuation model
Financial projections
Commercial real estate equity
Investor introductions

Typical raise: USD 5M and above

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Debt financing

Debt sourced from private and institutional family offices, debt funds and lenders, matched to each lender's stated mandate. We work with corporations, family offices, foundations, trusts and investment funds.

Working & growth capital
Bridge loans
Asset-backed & revenue-based
Real estate construction
Infrastructure
Acquisition & LBO financing

Loan sizes: USD 1M – 800M

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M&A, private equity and specialty transactions

Buy-side mandates from family offices and private funds seeking income-producing real estate, renewable energy assets and profitable North American businesses, plus pre-IPO secondary positions and fund-of-funds allocations. We also review specialty mandates that fall outside standard categories, case by case.

Business acquisitions
Income-producing real estate
Green & renewable assets
Pre-IPO secondaries
Listing advisory (CSE, TSX)
Specialty transactions

Business acquisitions: EBITDA USD 1M – 5M

Fractional CFO

A finance partner for owner-led companies, not only a deal advisor

Many clients first come to us for capital. Most stay because their finance function gets stronger. We keep the books, filings and reporting in order, then use those numbers to plan ahead: cash flow, a tax-efficient structure worked out with your accountants and lawyers, and succession or exit when the time comes.

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Who we work with

Owner-led private companies that have outgrown a bookkeeper
Businesses preparing for an audit, a raise or a sale
Professional corporations and holding companies
Family offices and their operating businesses
Cross-border groups across Canada, the US and Asia

Mandate criteria

What our investors look for

These thresholds come from the mandates our family office and fund partners share with us. If you are close but not an exact fit, contact us anyway. Investor requirements change often.

Category	Minimum	Notes
Operating companies	EBITDA ≥ USD 1M or revenue ≥ USD 10M	Last fiscal year. Companies with at least USD 10M in purchase orders or USD 8M in R&D grants are also considered.
Project financing	≥ 15% sponsor equity	Mainly infrastructure and real estate, with particular interest in government and institutional projects. Mega projects typically need 20% sunk investment.
Equity raises	USD 5M+	Growth capital, pre-IPO, bridge, mezzanine and convertible rounds.
Real estate equity	USD 20M+ raise	Equity for large commercial construction and development projects, such as office, mixed-use, hospitality, logistics and multi-unit residential. Smaller raises are considered very selectively.
Commercial loans	USD 1M – 800M	Mostly industry-agnostic. Regulated sectors need the relevant licences. Lenders prefer direct borrowers over SPVs and intermediaries.
Early-stage companies	Selective	Considered when the company has breakthrough technology, defence or government contract capability, or significant government backing through grants.
Business acquisitions	EBITDA USD 1M – 5M	US or Canadian, recurring revenue, 30%+ EBITDA margin, not founder-dependent.

How we work

From first call to close

We only refer deals that fit a specific investor's mandate and risk appetite. That selectivity is why our investors keep taking our calls.

Step 1

Intake and KYC

We learn your business, the capital you need and your timeline, and complete a KYC questionnaire.

Step 2

Mandate matching

We compare your profile with the current mandates of family offices, funds and lenders in our network.

Step 3

Investor materials

We prepare or refine your executive summary, deck, model and data room to the standard our investors expect.

Step 4

Introductions

We introduce you to matched investors and co-present where it helps.

Step 5

Negotiation to close

We advise through term negotiation, due diligence and closing.

How we are paid. BlueSeed is generally compensated on a success basis, as an independent referral partner, by the investors or lenders in our network once a transaction is financed. Fractional CFO engagements and some advisory work, such as investor package preparation and fundraising strategy, are done on a retainer.

Leadership

Sean Chan

Founder & CEO, BlueSeed Holdings Inc.
Founder, Circle of Single Family Offices
Available for select fractional CFO engagements

LinkedIn profile

Sean began his career in his family's Singaporean single-family office, investing across capital markets, real estate and alternative assets.

Over 17 years he has built financial models, capital structures and strategic finance plans for residential communities, logistics hubs, infrastructure and energy projects, and mixed-use real estate. He has worked with more than 2,000 family offices worldwide on private capital, infrastructure and cross-border mandates, alongside private equity and venture transactions.

Sean founded the Circle of Single Family Offices in 2020 and is a member of several invite-only family office and investment banking groups.

$1.5B+Transactions directly involved in

UBCBA, Economics & Philosophy

CSFOFounded 2020

Affiliations

Partners and networks

The family offices, investment partners and institutions BlueSeed and its founder work with. Select a name to read more.

Founded by Sean Chan · 2020

Circle of Single Family Offices

CSFO is a private, invite-only peer network of single-family offices, run by and for its members. It keeps intermediaries out so members can share deal flow and diligence in confidence.

Co-investment and joint venture opportunities
Shared due diligence and market intelligence
Succession and legacy planning sessions
Member-elected expert presentations
Private networking among family office principals

Family office and investment partners

Ligo Family Office PartnersMiami and New York

A single-family office. Since 2022, Ligo Partners has deployed USD 455 million into 80 companies backed by tier-one investors and 7 investment funds anchored by tier-one sponsors, and has exited 10 venture-backed companies.

Global Solutions Family OfficeVancouver, BC, Canada

A multi-family office that gives clients one coordinated panel of experts, so wealth and tax affairs are managed together instead of being split across separate advisors.

LuxAum InvestmentsUnited Kingdom

The strategic investment arm of the Poddar Group, led by its founder, Deepak Poddar. The Poddar family is the second-largest shareholder of Patanjali Ayurved, an Indian group with roughly USD 5 billion in annual revenue.

Muratov Estate LLCKyrgyzstan

Founded by the CEO and founder of Castle Family Office, a family office with more than USD 1 billion in assets under management. Its LAKE project is planned as an exclusive luxury residential and resort community on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul.

Institutions and community

US Presidential Service CenterGrover, North Carolina

Founded by Martin Mongiello, a former White House chef who has cooked for seven presidents. Based at The Inn of the Patriots, the center and its US Presidential Culinary Museum honour the civilian and military staff who have served the US presidency through exhibits, education and events.

The Venture NetworkBy Lachezar Zanev

A venture and investing network founded by Lachezar Zanev. Its publication covers venture capital, investing and the ideas behind them, under the theme of where finance meets philosophy.

VTIC FoundationVancouver Traders and Investors Club

Founded by Lisa Chen, a trading veteran and founder of SharpeQuant Capital. The club has more than 3,000 members across several platforms, including professional and retail traders, family offices, hedge fund and quant managers, and other investors.

Vancouver Rotary ClubRotary International

Part of Rotary International. The club's foundation was formed in 1969 to raise, invest and distribute funds for charitable institutions in British Columbia, with a focus on international and community service. It managed CAD 2.9 million as of March 31, 2022.

Questions

Frequently asked

Quick answers for companies, project sponsors and family offices in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and beyond.

What does BlueSeed Holdings do?

BlueSeed Holdings is a corporate finance advisory firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia. It provides fractional CFO services, family office structuring, capital raising, debt financing, and M&A and private equity advisory, backed by a direct network of more than 2,000 family offices and 250+ funds, lenders and investors.

Do you offer fractional CFO services in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland?

Yes. BlueSeed provides full-time, part-time and interim CFO support to companies across Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, the North Shore, the Tri-Cities and the Fraser Valley, in person or remotely. The work covers accounting oversight, financial reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, FP&A, cash flow and audit preparation.

What size of raise or loan do you work on?

Equity raises typically start at USD 5 million, or USD 20 million for commercial real estate projects. Debt facilities range from USD 1 million to USD 800 million. Smaller and early-stage mandates are considered selectively.

Who are BlueSeed's investors?

Single- and multi-family offices, private equity funds, private credit and debt funds, and other investment groups across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. BlueSeed matches each deal to an investor's stated mandate.

How is BlueSeed paid?

Capital raising and financing work is generally paid on a success basis, usually by the investors or lenders in our network, once a transaction is financed. Fractional CFO engagements and some advisory work are on a monthly retainer.

Discuss a mandate or a raise

Tell us what you are raising or investing in. If it fits a current mandate in our network, we will say so on the first call.

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Email: sean@blueseedholdings.com
WhatsApp: +1 778 652 0950
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/seanjchan
Office: Vancouver, British Columbia