Ryan Bruehlmann

Founding Partner

Ryan is a Founding Partner of Propel Equity. Previously, Ryan was a Managing Director with Audax Private Equity, where he worked for 15 years.

Originally from Canada, Ryan now resides in New England, which he refers to as “the south,” along with his wife, son, and 75lb sheepadoodle.

Prior Experience

  • Previously Managing Director with Audax Private Equity; responsible for leading all aspects of investments from sourcing through to exit. 

  • Co-Founded Propel Equity in 2023 after leaving Audax

  • Completed over 150 investments throughout his career. 

Education

  • HBA, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario (Dean’s Honor List)

Current Board Representation

  • Vivana Properties

  • Flow Services Holdings

  • Innofiber

Select Prior Board Representation

  • ELM Home & Building Solutions

  • Flow Control Holdings

  • Liquid Environmental Solutions

  • Preferred Compounding

  • RelaDyne

  • Revolution Dancewear

  • SJ Electro

Personal/Hobbies

Outside of work, Ryan enjoys outdoor activities with his family including hiking the White Mountains (New Hampshire), skiing, and wake-surfing. Ryan used to compete in mixed martial arts and considers the UFC his favorite sport.

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