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Laurentian Bank in its sale of its retail and SME banking portfolios to National Bank of Canada and acquisition by Fairstone Bank

On December 2, 2025, Laurentian Bank of Canada (Laurentian Bank) announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to sell its retail and SME banking portfolios (the Retail/SME Transaction) to National Bank of Canada (National Bank) and a separate definitive agreement pursuant to which...

Lead Office: -- Date Announced: December 2, 2025 Value: $1.9 billion

Wellington-Altus in its nearly $400-million minority investment from Kelso & Company

On October 20, 2025, Wellington-Altus announced a nearly $400-million secondary minority common equity investment from Kelso & Company, a leading U.S. private equity firm. Upon completion, Kelso will acquire a 25% minority stake in Wellington-Altus in a common equity transaction, confirming an...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: October 20, 2025 Value: $400 million

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board in its investment in Duo Bank of Canada in connection with Duo Bank of Canada’s acquisition of Fairstone Financial Holdings Inc.

On January 4, 2021, Duo Bank of Canada, in partnership with Stephen Smith, Centerbridge Partners L.P. and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board, completed its acquisition of Fairstone Financial Holdings Inc. The acquisition supports Duo Bank of Canada’s growth objectives as it...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: January 4, 2021 Value: -

KingSett Capital on behalf of KingSett Real Estate Growth LP No.7, KingSett Canadian Real Estate Income Fund and other investors, in connection with its $4.9 billion acquisition, with Starlight Investments, of Northview Apartment REIT

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP represented KingSett Capital on behalf of KingSett Real Estate Growth LP No.7, KingSett Canadian Real Estate Income Fund and other investors, in connection with their acquisition of Northview Apartment REIT in a transaction valued at...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 2, 2020 Value: $4.9 billion

Right-Health Inc. in its acquisition by Telus Corporation

On August 1, 2019, Right-Health Inc. was acquired by Telus Corporation. Right-Health Inc. owns and operates the Akira virtual care platform, including the Akira healthcare app as well as in-person healthcare clinics. The health-tech company will continue to operate under the Akira brand...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: August 1, 2019 Value: -

InnerSpace in its $3.2 million Seed financing

On March 28, 2019, InnerSpace announced the completion of its $3.2 million Seed financing round, led by BDC Capital’s Women in Technology Fund. The company will use the financing to further develop its product and grow its presence in the market. InnerSpace is a Canadian GPS delivering...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: March 28, 2019 Value: $3.2 million

SnapTravel in its $28 million Series A financing

On December 4, 2018, SnapTravel completed a $28 million Series A financing, adding $17.6 million in new investments to its initial raise of $10.5 million in July 2017. The newest edition to the round was led by Telstra Ventures as well as NBA player Stephen Curry. Based in Toronto, SnapTravel is a...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 4, 2018 Value: $17.6 million

Chefs Plate in its acquisition by HelloFresh

On October 31, 2018, Chefs Plate was acquired by HelloFresh SE for an undisclosed amount. The transaction will allow Chefs Plate to leverage the strength of the most successful global player in the market and continue to build a sustainable Canadian food system and support the community. Founded...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 31, 2018 Value: -

Q4 in its US$38 million Series C financing

On September 12, 2018, Q4 Inc. ("Q4"), announced that it has closed a US$38 million financing round, led by Napier Park Financial Partners ("Napier Park"). The new funds will be used to support the continued development of the Company’s next generation, purpose-built...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 12, 2018 Value: US$38 million

Lithium Americas in its strategic transaction with Ganfeng Lithium to jointly advance Caucharí-Olaroz

On August 13, 2018, Lithium Americas announced the agreement to implement a number of transactions, pursuant to which, among other things, a subsidiary of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. has agreed to sell all of its interest in Minera Exar S.A., the holding company for the...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: US$137.5 million