Media and Entertainment

Live Nation Canada in its development of the new Rogers Stadium

On September 26, 2024, Live Nation announced its agreement to construct and operate Toronto’s largest purpose-built outdoor concert venue. The open-air facility, which will host up to 50,000 attendees when it opens next June, will be named Rogers Stadium.  Live Nation is the world’s...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Sep 26, 2024 Value: --

A selling shareholder in Newen Studios’ acquisition of Johnson Production Group

On July 25, 2024, Newen Studios announced it signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Johnson Production Group. This strategic acquisition is part of Newen Studio’s ambition to develop and acquire Global IP and further strengthen Newen’s position in the dynamic and highly resilient...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: Jul 25, 2024 Value: --

The Just for Laughs Group and its affiliates in their restructuring proceedings and successful sale under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act

Founded in Montréal, Québec, in 1983, the Just For Laughs Group (JFL Group) is an international entertainment media company and an industry leader in the world of comedy formed of various for-profit and not-for-profit entities. In March 2024, the JFL Group obtained creditor protection under the...

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

LumiQ in its $5 million funding round

On August 30, 2022, LumiQ announced it had completed its $5 million funding round led by Firmex founder and former CEO Joel Lessem. With this all-equity round, LumiQ plans to build its chartered professional accountant (CPA)-focused podcast platform in the United States.LumiQ is a...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: August 30, 2022 Value: $5 million

Drive Capital in connection with Planned Enterprise’s $18 million Series A financing round

On July 11, 2022, Planned Enterprise announced it had completed its $18 million Series A financing round led by Drive Capital with participation from Outsiders Fund, THCAP and N49. This financing came after the platform saw a 400% increase of sales since the beginning of 2022. With this...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: July 11, 2022 Value: $18 million

The Levy Family in theScore’s US$2 billion acquisition by Penn National Gaming

On August 5, 2021, Penn National Gaming announced it will acquire theScore for US$2 billion in cash and stock. The acquisition creates a first-of-its-kind, vertically integrated media and omni-channel gaming business, combining sports, gaming and media in North America, and will allow the company...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 19, 2021 Value: US$2 billion

The underwriters in D-BOX Technologies’ $5.75 million bought deal public offering

On March 4, 2021, D-BOX Technologies completed its bought deal offering of 44,275,000 units at $0.13 per unit for $5.75 million. The offering was conducted by a syndicate of underwriters led by Canaccord Genuity Corp., and including Echelon Wealth Partners Inc. and iA Private Wealth Inc....

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: July 23, 2021 Value: $5.75 million

Rhino Ventures as lead investor in Side Door’s US$3 million seed round

In July 2021, Side Door, a Halifax start-up aimed at connecting artists and their audience through alternative venues, completed its US$3 million seed round, led by Rhino Ventures. The capital raised will be used to enhance their current platform and scale their offering across the...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: July 2, 2021 Value: US$3 million

A+E Networks acquisition of a 35% stake in Reel One Entertainment

On June 24, 2021, Newen announced that A+E Networks had acquired a 35% stake in Newen’s subsidiary, Reel One. This investment will position Reel One to accelerate its growth in production and distribution in North America and expand opportunities to produce further TV content. A+E...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: June 24, 2021 Value: -

Susquehanna Growth Equity in its investment in LiveBarn

On May 11, 2021, LiveBarn, a provider of online broadcasts of amateur & youth sports from venue locations across the United States & Canada, announced it has received a significant investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity. The funding will be used to expand LiveBarn’s venue...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 11, 2021 Value: -