Defence, Security and Aerospace Defence, Security and Aerospace

BC Partners in connection with the sale of a majority of its equity interest in Garda World Security Corporation

Osler advised BC Partners in connection with the sale a majority of its equity interest in Garda World Security Corporation in a transaction which values GardaWorld at $14 billion. Following the closing of this transaction, Stephan Crétier, collectively with select members of...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: March 5, 2025 Value: $14 billion

Exosens in its acquisition of LR Tech

On September 2, 2024, Exosens announced its acquisition of LR Tech, through its Canadian subsidiary, Telops. This acquisition will allow for Exosens to consolidate its position in instrumentation adding FTIR spectroradiometers for high-end detectors and imagers with a focus on science and...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: September 2, 2024 Value: --

RaceRocks 3D Inc.'s $3 Million Series A Funding Round Led by Raven Indigenous Capital Partners.

On January 16, 2024, RaceRocks 3D Inc. announced $3 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Raven Indigenous Capital Partners. The investment will help RaceRocks focus on opportunities in the defense and aerospace industries. RaceRocks 3D Inc. is based in Victoria B.C. and is an...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: January 16, 2024 Value: $3 million

ProShop ERP (Adion Systems Inc.) in its C$42-million growth investment from Mainsail Partners

On July 19, 2023, ProShop ERP announced the closing of their C$42-million growth equity investment from Mainsail Partners. The company plans to utilize the funding to expedite product development and market expansion. ProShop ERP is a Vancouver-based provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP)...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: July 19, 2023 Value: $42 million

Photonis Group in its agreement to acquire Telops

On April 11, 2023, Photonis announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire Telops. Through this acquisition, Photonis plans to expand their technical expertise with the addition of hyperspectral capabilities to their portfolio. The combined business will offer unique high-end imaging...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: -

Connektica in its $2.7 million seed round

On October 31, 2022, Connektica announced it had closed its $2.7 million seed round that saw participation from the National Research Council as well as Boreal Ventures, Space.VC, and the RAO Family Irrevocable Trust. With this funding, Connektica will expand and hire more staff. Connektica is a...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: October 31, 2022 Value: $2.7 million

Safran in its acquisition of Orolia

On July 8, 2022, Safran, number three in the inertial navigation systems, completed its acquisition of Orolia, the world leader in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions. This partnership makes Safran one of the only companies with the full complement of PNT technologies,...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: July 8, 2022 Value: -

Chorus Aviation in its US$374 million investment by Brookfield

On May 3, 2022, Chorus Aviation, a global provider of integrated regional aviation solutions, announced that Brookfield, through its Special Investments program, and together with institutional partners, completed its strategic equity investment in Chorus Aviation in connection with Chorus...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 3, 2022 Value: US$374 million

Wyvern in its $4.5 million financing

On January 17, 2022, Wyvern announced it has raised $4.5 million across a combination of a $2.25 million seed round, and $2.25 million from a combined pre-seed and government funding. With this funding, Wyvern is set to launch its first satellites to orbit this year and plan on making...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: January 17, 2022 Value: $4.5 million

Spire Global in its $204.2 million acquisition of exactEarth

On November 30, 2021, Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) completed its proposed acquisition of exactEarth (TSX:XCT) for $204.2 million in cash and stock. Under the transaction, exactEarth will become a subsidiary of Spire Global and will create a global leader in the space-based maritime data and analytics...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 30, 2021 Value: $204.2 million