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500px in its acquisition by Visual China Group

On February 26, 2018, Visual China Group (VCG) announced that it has acquired 100% of 500px, Inc. (500px) shares through its wholly-owned subsidiary, VCG Hong Kong LTD. As a result of this acquisition, 500px will improve its service to both its community members and international brand...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 26, 2018 Value: -

Wealthsimple in its $65 million investment from Power Financial

On February 21, 2018, Wealthsimple announced that it has raised $65 million from the Power Financial group of companies, bringing their total investment in Wealthsimple to $165 million. Wealthsimple plans to use the new capital to evolve its investing product, explore...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 21, 2018 Value: $65 million

Loopio in its US$9 million Series A financing

On February 13, 2018, Loopio announced that it has raised US$9 million in a Series A round of financing led by OpenView. Loopio will use this investment to fuel growth by accelerating product development and expanding its team. Loopio is a proposal and knowledge management software company...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 13, 2018 Value: US$9 million

Frank And Oak in its $20 million Series D Financing

On February 13, 2018, Frank And Oak announced the closure of a $20 million round of financing led by the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec. These investments will allow the business to accelerate development of its digital experience and support its growth online in North America...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: February 13, 2018 Value: $20 million

Dialogue Technologies Inc. in its $12 million Series A Financing

On February 13, 2018, Dialogue Technologies Inc. ("Dialogue") announced the closure of a of a Series A funding round of $12-million as it continues to demonstrate significant client growth and widening geographical reach. Dialogue is a Montréal-based virtual health provider that offers...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: February 13, 2018 Value: $12 million

Platterz in its US$15 million Series A financing

On February 1, 2018, Platterz Inc. (“Platterz”) raised an US$15 million Series A led by Israel-based Aleph, with participation from existing investors Globalive Capital and AltaIR Capital. Platterz will use the funds to accelerate product development and global expansion in...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 1, 2018 Value: US$15 million

Drop in its US$21 million Series A financing

On January 30, 2018, Drop Technologies Inc. (“Drop”) announced that it has raised US$21 million in its Series A financing. The round was led by New Enterprise Associates (“NEA”), along with continuing participation from Sierra Ventures, White Star Capital, ff Venture...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: January 30, 2018 Value: US$21 million

TinyMob Games Inc. in its acquisition by DoubleJump Games Inc.

On January 29, 2018, DoubleJump Games acquired fellow Victoria-based game studio TinyMob Games. The acquisition has strengthened DoubleJump's platform, as well as its team, with the addition of TinyMob's key employees. TinyMob Games Inc. developed games for mobile devices, including the...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: January 29, 2018 Value: -

Layer 6 in its acquisition by the Toronto-Dominion Bank

On January 9, 2018, Toronto-Dominion Bank ("TD") announced that it acquired Layer 6 Inc. ("Layer 6"). TD is Canada’s largest bank by assets. Layer 6 is a world-renowned artificial intelligence ("AI") company based in Toronto. Layer 6 has emerged as a...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: January 9, 2018 Value: -

Rubikloud in connection with its US$37 million Series B financing

On January 3, 2018,  Rubikloud Technologies Inc. ("Rubikloud") announced that it has raised US$37 million in a Series B financing round led by Intel Capital with new investors iNovia Capital and OTEAF participating. Existing investors Horizons Ventures and Access Industries...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: January 3, 2018 Value: US$37 million