We partner with youth enrichment brands that kids and parents love.
arena youth brands is a family-run investment company
arena youth brands was founded to partner with leading Canadian youth enrichment businesses. We bring years of operations, entrepreneurship, and finance experience to provide business owners with an exciting exit and/or growth opportunity for their company that cements their legacy, while investing in their future.
We’re excited to partner with amazing Canadian entrepreneurs and operators.
Loren Cohen is the founder of arena youth brands. She’s a lawyer turned entrepreneur who successfully started and sold an education company with over 2,000 graduates.
Loren became passionate about the power of youth enrichment activities and education through her daughter, Mikaela.
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Partner with arena to focus more on what you love
We will support you with…
Admin & Ops
Operational team time and effort, including all admin, HR, software and more
Capital
Access to capital for renovations, program and team improvements, and new locations
Digital Marketing
Digital marketing & social media support and resources, tailored to youth enrichment businesses
Finance & Analytics
Make growing easier with sophisticated finance & analytics support
We’re looking for amazing youth enrichment businesses
Quality Programming
Gymnastics, swim, dance, music and similar activities
Growth
Opportunities for growth, like new locations, additional enrolment, and more
Profitable
We’re looking for cash-flow positive businesses
Beloved by Families
Strong local reputation with with parents and kids
If you’re not sure it’s a fit, reach out to chat
