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Starboard in its US$5.5-million Seed financing

On December 20, 2024, Starbord Systems announced the closing of its US$5.5-million Seed financing led by Eclipse, with participation from existing investors Garuda Ventures and Everywhere Ventures. The new funding will be used to fuel Starboard’s mission in creating the default digital...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Dec 20, 2024 Value: US$5.5 million

Cadstrom in its securing of $6.8 million Seed funding

On December 19, 2024, Cadstrom announced that is raised $6.8 million in Seed funding in a round led by Bison Ventures. This round also saw participation from Innovation Endeavors and AI2 Incubator. Cadstrom is an AI expert system that assists electrical engineers with designing electronic...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Dec 19, 2024 Value: $6.8 million

Flare in its raising of a $42.5-million Series B financing and related secondary transactions

On December 12, 2024, Flare announced that it raised a $42.5-million Series B financing. This round was led by Base10 Partners and also saw participation from Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Inovia Capital and White Star Capital. The company plans on utilizing the funding towards its marketing efforts...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: Dec 12, 2024 Value: $42.5 million

Blue J in its securing of Series C financing from Ten Coves Capital

On December 17, 2024, Blue J announced its securing of its Series C investment round led by Ten Coves Capital. This investment will be used for advancing Blue J’s goal of advancing tax research using artificial intelligence technology. Blue J operates as a leading provider of generative...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Dec 17, 2024 Value: --

Boliden in its acquisition of the Neves-Corvo and Zinkgruvan mines for US$1.3 billion plus contingent payments

On December 9, 2024, Boliden announced that it had entered a definitive agreement with Lundin Mining to acquire the Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal and the Zinkgruvan mine in Sweden. The upfront cash consideration for the entities is US$1.3 billion plus contingent payments that can reach up to US$150...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Dec 9, 2024 Value: US$1.3 billion

KisoJi in its raising of $57-million Series B financing

On December 6, 2024, KisoJi announced it raised $57 million of Series B financing. This round was co-led by Investissement Québec and Lumira Ventures. The round also saw participation from Fonds de solidarité FTQ, adMare BioInnovations and Remiges Ventures. The company plans on utilizing the...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: Dec 6, 2024 Value: $57 million

Dilawri in its acquisition of Volvo Cars West Island

On December 4, 2024, Dilawri, Canada’s largest automotive group, announced its acquisition of Volvo Cars West Island, the first Dilawri franchised Volvo retail operation in Québec, and the second in Dilawri’s network. By adding Volvo’s safe, reliable vehicles to its regional portfolio,...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: Dec 4, 2024 Value: --

SRTX in its US$25-million convertible debt financing

On December 3, 2024, SRTX announced that it secured US$25 million in convertible debt financing from Investissement Québec, the Québec government’s investment arm. The company plans on utilizing the funding to scale its wholesale manufacturing operations. SRTX is a Montréal-based company...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Dec 3, 2024 Value: US$25 million

Healthkind in its closing of a $1.26-million Seed financing round

On December 2, 2024, Healthkind  announced the closing of a $1.26-million Seed financing round through BDC’s $100-million social impact fund for women-led businesses. This financing will be utilized towards the company’s goal of patient-clinic communications. Healthkind operates as a...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Dec 2, 2024 Value: $1.26 million

First Nations Finance Authority’s commercial paper program

In November 2024, the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) established a $900-million commercial paper program. The Bank of Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Laurentian Bank Securities Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Scotia Capital Inc. and The...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: -- Value: $900 million