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IronSight in its acquisition by Kabal

On April 29, 2025, IronSight announced that it has been acquired by Kabal. Collectively, the companies will create a fully integrated logistics solution ranging for both offshore and onshore operations. Through utilizing Kabal’s strong expertise in managing complex offshore logistics and...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Announced: April 29, 2025 Value: --

Westbrick Energy Ltd. in its $1.1 billion acquisition by Vermilion Energy Inc.

On December 22, 2024, Westbrick Energy Ltd. entered into an arrangement agreement with Vermilion Energy Inc. whereby Vermilion agreed to acquire Westbrick for cash consideration of $1.075 billion. Under the terms of the arrangement Westbrick shareholders were provided with an option to...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Announced: December 22, 2022 Value: $1.1 billion

Forma AI in its business combination with SeaMonster

On March 23, 2024, Forma AI announced that it has acquired SeaMonster. This represented its first acquisition to date. Collectively, the companies will be able to expand their product offerings for clients. Forma AI produces an artificial intelligence driven sales performance management...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: March 23, 2024 Value: --

SAGE Properties Corp in its sale of its Harbour and Manor senior living facilities and related businesses to Shepherd’s Care Foundation

On July 17, 2023, SAGE Property Group announced the sale of its Harbour and Manor senior living facilities and related businesses located in Rocky View County, Alberta, to Shepherd’s Care Foundation. The Harbour and Manor seniors’ residences consist of 32 memory care suites and...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: November 1, 2023 Value: -

GaN Systems Inc. in its US$830 million acquisition by Infineon Technologies

Osler acted for GaN Systems Inc. in its US$830 million acquisition by Infineon Technologies AG announced March 2, 2023.GaN Systems is headquartered in Ottawa and is a global leader in GaN power semiconductors with a broad portfolio of transistors which address the needs of today’s most...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: October 1, 2023 Value: US$830 million

Future Fields in its $15 million Seed Extension Round

On February 22, 2023, Future Fields announced that it raised $15.1 million in a seed extension round which included a $5 million grant. This round had participation from Bee Partners, Toyota Ventures, Builders VC, Ag Funder, Amplify Capital, Milad Alucozai of BoxOne Ventures, Green Circle...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 22, 2023 Value: $15.1 million

KKR and AIMCo in the amendment of the partnership and related agreements in respect of their equity investment in the $11.2B Coastal GasLink Pipeline

Osler acted for Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) and Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), in respect of the amendment of agreements in respect of their equity investment in Coastal GasLink Pipeline Limited Partnership (CGPLP) with TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TCPL). The...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: August 25, 2022 Value: $14.5 billion

Neo Financial Technologies in its $185 million Series C Financing

On May 5, 2022, Neo Financial Technologies announced it had completed its $185 million Series C financing  round led by Valar Ventures with participation from Tribe Capital, Altos Ventures, Blank Ventures, Gaingels, Maple VC and Knollwood Investment Advisory. This round values Neo...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 5, 2022 Value: $185 million

Xero in its acquisition of TaxCycle

On December 23, 2021, Xero announced its acquisition of TaxCycle, a leading Canadian tax preparation software company for accountants and bookkeepers. The acquisition will advance Xero’s offerings to Canadian customers, following recent additions such as provincial sales tax return...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: -

M12 in Private AI’s $3.15 million seed funding round

On September 15, 2021, Private AI announced it had completed its $3.15 million seed funding round co-led by Microsoft’s venture capital arm, M12 and Forum Ventures, with participation form astronaut Chris Hadfield, Differential Ventures, Shasta Ventures, Hyperplane Venture Capital and...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: September 15, 2021 Value: $3.15 million