Sydney Young

Agilysys in its US$150-million acquisition of Book4Time

On August 20, 2024, Agilysys announced that it has acquired Book4Time for US$150 million. The acquisition will increase the portfolio of digital products and services Agilysys offers customers globally. Agilysys operates as a leading provider of hospitality software solutions and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Aug 20, 2024 Value: US$150 million

Newsfile in its sale to TMX Group

On August 7, 2024, Newsfile announced it has been acquired by TMX Group. The acquisition will support TMX Group’s capital formation business as they expand their offerings. Established in 1997, Newsfile is Canada’s customer-first newswire and regulatory filing team. Osler, Hoskin &...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Aug 7, 2024 Value: --

MoonPay in its acquisition of Nightshift

On January 19, 2023, MoonPay acquired Nightshift, a Web3 creative agency focusing on branding and strategy. MoonPay plans on utilizing Nightshift’s services to provide companies, brands and creative agencies with world-class, end-to-end support to unlock new revenue through...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: January 19, 2023 Value: -

Spire Global in its $204.2 million acquisition of exactEarth

On November 30, 2021, Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) completed its proposed acquisition of exactEarth (TSX:XCT) for $204.2 million in cash and stock. Under the transaction, exactEarth will become a subsidiary of Spire Global and will create a global leader in the space-based maritime data and analytics...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 30, 2021 Value: $204.2 million

IVC Nutrition Corporation in its acquisition of Vita Health Products Inc.

On September 30, 2021, IVC Nutrition Corporation (IVC) completed its acquisition of Vita Health Products Inc. (Vita Health). This strategic partnership will enable the scale, breadth and capabilities that IVC is able to offer in the Canadian market. IVC is a multinational corporation in the...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: September 30, 2021 Value: -

Jefferies Financial Group and Virtu Financial in their Series A investment in InvestX Capital

On September 23, 2021, InvestX Capital announced it has secured a strategic investment from Jefferies Financial Group, Virtu Financial, and Canaccord Genuity Group. The new funding will allow InvestX to further advance its technology platform, increase back-office integration and...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: September 23, 2021 Value: -

Accomplice and JPMorgan Chase in FreshBooks’ US$130 million Series E financing

On August 10, 2021, FreshBooks announced a US$130 million Series E financing led by Accomplice with participation from JPMorgan Chase, Gaingels, BMO and Manulife. The financing will support FreshBooks’ efforts to expand its international presence. This funding allowed the Canadian...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: August 10, 2021 Value: US$130 million

Higher Logic in its acquisition of Vanilla

On May 4, 2021, Higher Logic completed its acquisition of Vanilla, a Canadian cloud-based software company. The acquisition combines two market leading platforms and will allow Higher Logic to expand its offering across new markets and geographies.   Higher Logic is a human-focused...

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

Animalcare in its agreement with Kane Biotech to form STEM Animal Health Inc.

On September 28, 2020, Animalcare entered into an agreement with Kane Biotech to form a new subsidiary, STEM Animal Health Inc. The agreement will enable Animalcare and Kane Biotech to collaborate on the development of new biofilm treatments for animals. The agreement will also allow...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 28, 2020 Value: $9 million

Sinclair Interplanetary in its acquisition by Rocket Lab

On March 16, 2020, Sinclair Interplanetary announced its acquisition by Rocket Lab, a California-based leader in small satellite launch. Rocket Lab will look to leverage Sinclair Interplanetary’s heritage of innovation, quality and execution. Sinclair Interplanetary is a manufacturer...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: March 16, 2020 Value: -