Dinosaurs became extinct because they were not able to evolve amidst changing environmental conditions. The cat species has enjoyed longevity since the origin of the Egyptian pharaohs. And yet they retained the very same form and look that we see today. (bigger does not always mean better!)
 
Throughout the early & mid 1990’s, the founder of this firm had a long history with banking and asset management circles, building front, middle & back office infrastructures with large & mid size financial houses. It’s founder started the new firm with an Italian word that had meaning and substance behind its name.
 
1999, Altura Search Partners began as an executive search practice to the venture capital & private equity based markets. This concentration evolved to expand & specialize into the asset management & capital markets practice. Throughout the 2000 decade, Altura focused to develop its asset and investment management capability, which earned its reputation as a brand leader for this specialty practice in the Canadian market. To date, we remain a firm dedicated to the pursuit of asset management & investment banking excellence.