Second Avenue Capital Partners in its US$20-million senior secured credit facility to Bouclair

On March 18, 2025, Second Avenue Capital Partners announced it closed a US$20-million senior secured credit facility for Bouclair, a leading Canadian home brand and omnichannel retailer specializing in stylish and affordable home décor and furnishings. This new credit facility will strengthen...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: March 18, 2025 Value: $20 million

Pocketed (deepND) in its acquisition by Deloitte Canada

On March 10, 2025, Deloitte Canada announced the acquisition of Pocketed (deepND Inc.). Pocketed’s matching program and AI-powered capabilities will enhance Deloitte’s ability to deliver value to clients by expanding the firm’s grant and SR&ED suite of services, whilst enabling Pocketed...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: March 10, 2025 Value: --

Alexander & Blake Limited in its acquisition by Lauritzen Bulkers A/S

On March 6, 2024, it was announced that Alexander & Blake Limited was acquired by Lauritzen Bulkers A/S, a global Danish shipping company founded in 1884. This transaction was Lauritzen’s first acquisition in Canada.  Alexander & Blake Limited is a Canadian-owned and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: March 6, 2025 Value: --

Chartwell in its $400-million debentures offering

On March 6, 2025, Chartwell Retirement Residences (Chartwell) closed its previously announced offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured debentures. The offering included: (i) $200 million aggregate principal amount of 3.650% Series E senior unsecured debentures and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: March 6, 2025 Value: $400 million

Werd Studios Inc. in connection with Boba Mint’s strategic investment

On March 5, 2025, Boba Mint Holdings announced that it made a strategic investment in Werd Studio Inc. Boba Mint Holdings will acquire a 50% stake in Werd Studios, which has an interest in Café Disco Party and Moon Gaming, and Werd has committed to acquire an interest in Amino Rewards. Werd...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: March 5, 2025 Value: --

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: --

Aritzia in connection with a $73-million secondary offering of shares

On February 28, 2025, Aritzia Inc. (Aritzia) closed its secondary offering of 1,045,000 subordinate voting shares held by Brian Hill, Founder and Executive Chair of Aritzia, together with certain entities owned and/or controlled directly or indirectly by him, or him and his immediate family. The...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 28, 2025 Value: $73 million

TandemLaunch Technologies Inc. in its closing of $37-million fund

On February 27, 2025, Tandem Launch Technologies Inc. announced it closed its fourth fund for early-stage deep technology startup at over $37 million. This funding had participation from the Government of Canada’s Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI), committing $6.5 million. The fund also...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: February 27, 2025 Value: $37 million

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

The management group of rollover shareholders of Innergex in connection with its $10-billion acquisition by CDPQ

On February 25, 2025, Innergex announced it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by CDPQ for a total deal value of $10 billion. Innergex is a renewable energy power producer that develops, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: February 25, 2025 Value: $10 billion