OUR STORY
WHO WE ARE
Founded by Canadian value-investing pioneer John Sartz, Viking Capital Corp. helps clients pursue long-term financial goals through disciplined investment management.
We do one thing — and we do it with focus, patience, and care.
Our Mission
At Viking Capital Corp., success isn’t about chasing trends — it’s about clarity, discipline, and long-term thinking. We focus on identifying high-quality, often overlooked companies, investing with conviction, and maintaining the patience required to allow value to emerge over time.
Our approach reflects decades of experience navigating market cycles. We seek to deliver attractive long-term results while thoughtfully managing risk and remaining aligned with our clients’ objectives.
Our Values
Our philosophy is founded on a small set of principles that guide our investment approach, communication, and partnership with clients.
Clarity
We communicate with honesty and transparency, focusing on what matters and avoiding unnecessary complexity.
Patience
We believe disciplined waiting is often essential to long-term investment success.
Trust
Every decision is rooted in integrity, alignment, and accountability.
A Legacy Shaping Your Tomorrow
Viking Capital Corp. was founded in 2000, drawing inspiration from John Sartz’s Norwegian heritage and the Viking tradition of long-term exploration, resilience, and disciplined decision-making. The firm’s name reflects a commitment to navigating complex markets with patience, focus, and conviction.
From its early roots in Canadian small-cap investing to the development of a broader suite of value- and growth-oriented strategies, the firm’s evolution has been guided by rigorous research, long-term thinking, and enduring client relationships.
Aligned With Our Clients
Viking Capital Corp. is independently owned, with senior leadership holding 100% of the firm’s equity — a structure designed to support independence, continuity, and long-term decision-making.
The firm’s investment professionals maintain meaningful personal investments across Viking’s strategies, reinforcing alignment with clients and unit-holders.
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