Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple in its $50 million Series B investment from the Power Financial Corporation group of companies

Client

Wealthsimple

Value

$50 million

Service

Emerging and High Growth Companies

Date Closed

May 2017

Industry

Fintech

Lead Office

Toronto

 

On May 11, 2017, Wealthsimple announced the completion of its Series B investment of $50 million (US$37 million) from the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, bringing their total investment in Wealthsimple to $100 million (US$74 million) to date. Wealthsimple plans to use the new injection of capital to continue its expansion in Canada and the United States.

Founded in 2014, Wealthsimple is Canada’s largest and most popular digital wealth manager.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP represented Wealthsimple with a team consisting of Chad Bayne, Blair Wiley, and Justin Dharamdial (Corporate).