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Clio in its US$1-billion acquisition of vLex and US$500-million Series G investment round

Osler advised Clio in its acquisition of vLex for US$1billion. This acquisition is the largest M&A transaction in the legal technology sector in history. Alongside this transaction, Clio announced a US $500-million Series G funding round at a US$5-billion valuation led by New Enterprise...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: November 10, 2025 Value: US$1billion

Apera AI Inc. in its Series A financing led by BDC Capital

On July 28, 2025, Apera AI announced the successful closing of its over-subscribed Series A financing round led by BDC’s investment arm, BDC Capital, with additional investments from existing investors Lobby Capital, Flying Fish Ventures and J-Ventures. Amid surging demand for robotic automation...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: July 28, 2025 Value: --

Evok Innovations and BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund in connection with Summit Nanotech Corporation’s US$25.5-million funding round

On March 19, 2025, Summit Nanotech Corporation announced that it secured a US$25.5-million funding round led by Evok Innovations and BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund. This round also saw participation from Xora Innovation, Capricorn Investment Group, LG Technology Ventures and Japanese mining...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: March 19, 2025 Value: US$25.5 million

PurposeMed in its growth financing round led by True North Fund

On March 4, 2025, PurposeMed announced the successful completion of its growth financing round led by True North Fund, with major participation by BDC and Panache Ventures. PurposeMed is a Calgary-based, high-growth digital health company that provides accessible and specialized healthcare...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: March 4, 2025 Value: --

Venn (formerly Vault) in its $21.5-million Series A financing

On February 26, 2025, Venn (formerly Vault) announced the successful completion of its $21.5-million Series A financing round led by Left Lane Capital with participation from XYZ Venture Capital, Intact Ventures and Gradient. Venn plans to use the funding to scale its team and expand its product...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: February 26, 2025 Value: $21.5 million

Miru Smart Technologies in its US $20-million Series A financing co-led by BDC Capital and TNG Capital Corp.

On August 8, 2024, Miru Smart Technologies (Miru) announced the closing of its US$20-million Series A financing round. The round was co-led by BDC Capital and TNG Capital Corp, with participation from Greensoil Proptech Ventures. The investment will enable Miru to establish new pilot lines in...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: August 8, 2024 Value: US $20 million

Clio in its record-setting US$900-million Series F investment round led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

On July 23, 2024, Clio announced the closing of its US$900-million Series F investment round, at a US$3-billion valuation, led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and including new investors Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Sixth Street, CapitalG, and Tidemark. This deal represents the largest...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: July 23, 2024 Value: US$900 million

Raven Indigenous Outcomes Funds in its securing of $20.4 million for its first fund

On June 5, 2024, Raven Indigenous Outcomes Funds (RIOF) announced that it had closed $20.4 million for its first fund out of its goal of $50 million. Investors in the first close included Boann Social Impact, Trottier Family Foundation, Lawson Foundation, the Christensen Fund, and the Sorenson...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: June 5, 2024 Value: $20.4 million

Topicflow in its $2.5 million seed funding round led by Founders’ Co-Op

On May 29, 2024, Topicflow closed a $2.5 million seed funding round. The all-equity round was led by Founders’ Co-Op with participation from Ascend. The investment will enable Topicflow to expand its team and work towards a goal of $1 million in annual recurring revenue within 12-18...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: May 29, 2024 Value: $2.5 million

Cuboh in its acquisition by ChowNow

On March 28, 2024, Cuboh announced its acquisition by ChowNow, a leader in online ordering and marketing platforms for independent restaurants. This strategic move aims to integrate Cuboh’s point-of-sale (POS) integration solutions with ChowNow’s platform, enhancing ChowNow’s suite of digital...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: March 28, 2024 Value: -