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BrainBox AI in its business combination with Trane Technologies

On January 3, 2025, Trane Technologies announced its acquisition of BrainBox AI. Through this acquisition, Trane Technologies aspires to reduce its carbon footprint of commercial buildings with the use of Brainbox AI’s tools. BrainBox AI is a Montréal-based technology firm specializing in...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: January 3, 2025 Value: --

Reliant AI in its raising of US$11.3 million of Seed financing

On August 20, 2024, Reliant AI announced its US$11.3-million Seed financing. This round was co-led by Inovia Capital and Tola Capital. Reliant AI is a provider of a data management software focused on offering knowledge workers with generative AI. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: August 20, 2024 Value: US$11.3 million

Kento Health in its closing of a $4.1 million pre-seed financing round

On October 30, 2023, Kento Health announced that it raised $4.1 million in a pre-seed financing round. This round was led by Boreal Ventures and N49P and had participation from Broom Ventures and Graphite Ventures. The company plans on utilizing the funding towards expanding to the United...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: October 30, 2023 Value: $4.1 million

Inversago Pharma in its US$1.075 billion business combination with Novo Nordisk

On August 10, 2023, Inversago Pharma announced its business combination with Nova Nordisk for US$1.075 billion pursuant to the completion of certain development and commercial milestones. This acquisition will strengthen Nova Nordisk’s clinical development and research capability for obesity and...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: US$1.075 billion

Legault Group closes strategic partnership with Homes Alive Pets

On May 1, 2023, Legault Group, announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Homes Alive Pets. This partnership will enable Legault Group to expand into Western Canada.Legault Group is a Quebec-based family business that owns two of Canada’s largest pet food and accessory...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: May 1, 2023 Value: -