Manufacturing

Bain Capital Ventures’ $17 million Series A investment in Vention

On January 15, 2019, Vention announced the close of its $17 million Series A financing round, led by Bain Capital Ventures. Vention will use the funds raised to accelerate development of its cloud-based MachineBuilder 3D software, expand its modular hardware library, and bring additional solutions...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: January 15, 2019 Value: $17 million

Battery Ventures’ $31 million investment in Robotiq

On December 11, 2018, Robotiq Inc. raised $31 million in funding from global investment firm Battery Ventures. Robotiq will use the proceeds for product development, international expansion, and enhanced support of its partner ecosystem. Battery Ventures is a global, technology-focused investment...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: December 11, 2018 Value: $31 million

Alert Labs in its acquisition by Watsco

On October 10, 2018, Alert Labs Inc. (“Alert Labs”) was acquired by Florida-based HVAC distributor Watsco, Inc. The two companies have jointly developed a remote air conditioning monitoring system allowing homeowners to receive alerts if unusual activity occurs. Like other Alert Labs...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 1, 2018 Value: -

TRIGO Group in its acquisition of Lumbee Enterprises

On June 30, 2018, TRIGO Group ("TRIGO") has announced the acquisition of 100% of the capital of Lumbee Enterprises based in Greer, South Carolina. With this acquisition, TRIGO deepens its expansion into the USA leveraging Lumbee’s 25 years experience in the chain and logistics...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: June 30, 2018 Value: -

Venzee Inc. in connection with its going public transaction through the reverse takeover of a TSXV listed issuer renamed Venzee Technologies Inc.

On December 21, 2017, Venzee Inc. completed its going public transaction through the reverse takeover of a TSX Venture Exchange listed issuer renamed Venzee Technologies Inc. and a concurrent brokered financing of $7.5 million, representing at closing a total market capitalization of...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: December 21, 2017 Value: $31 million

The Riverside Company in its acquisition of Kii Naturals Inc.

On November 13, 2017, The Riverside Company (“Riverside”) announced its acquisition of Kii Naturals Inc. (“Kii”), as an add-on to its previously acquired NuStef Baking platform company. Kii is a company based in Vaughan, Ontario that creates and manufactures...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 13, 2017 Value: -

TASI Group of Companies in its acquisition of Sciemetric Instruments Inc.

On November 1, 2017, the TASI Group of Companies announced its acquisition of Sciemetric Instruments Inc. The transaction was attractive to both companies as they each have complementary technologies, strengths and market reach, and will amplify each other’s strengths to create a...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: November 1, 2017 Value: -

Les Industries Flexipak Inc., in connection to the sale of 100% of its shares to Transcontinental Inc.

On October 31, 2017, Transcontinental Inc. completed its acquisition of Les Industries Flexipak Inc., a Montréal-based flexible packaging supplier. Les Industries Flexipak Inc. is the first flexible packaging company in Québec to be awarded BRC Packaging certification, a standard recognized by...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: October 31, 2017 Value: -

The Weidmüller Group in its acquisition of the W Interconnections group companies

On October 2, 2017, The Weidmüller Group ("Weidmüller") announced its acquisition of the W Interconnections group companies in the USA, Canada and Mexico from Rockwell Automation, Inc., effective 1 October 2017. This acquisition supports Weidmüller’s growth strategy in...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: 1 October 2017 Value: -

Acerta in its US$1.625 million Seed financing

On July 7, 2017, Acerta Analytics Solutions Inc. ("Acerta") secured US$1.625 million in its Seed Financing round. The round was led by OMERS Ventures III, LP. Acerta is a software company that delivers machine learning technology to the manufacturing and automotive...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: July 7, 2017 Value: US$1.625 million