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Q4 in its acquisition by Sumeru Equity Partners

On February 1, 2024, Q4 announced the completion of its previously announced plan of arrangement. Pursuant to the arrangement, an entity controlled by Sumeru Equity Partners acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company for $6.05 in cash per common share. Certain shareholders...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: February 1, 2024 Value: -

Royal Bank of Canada in its $750 million Institutional Preferred Shares Series BU offering.

On January 25, 2024, Royal Bank of Canada completed its offering of 750,000 Non-Cumulative 5-Year Fixed Rate Reset Preferred Shares Series BU (NVCC) (Preferred Shares) to certain institutional investors for gross proceeds of $750 million. The holders of Preferred Shares will be entitled to...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: January 25, 2024 Value: $750 million

Qualfon in its acquisition of Voxdata Solutions

On January 24, 2024, Qualfon announced the closing of its acquisition of all the issued and outstanding shares of Voxdata. This strategic acquisition will expand Qualfon's global reach and service offerings to include Canadian on-site and remote French-language capabilities and empower Qualfon's...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: January 24, 2024 Value: -

First Nations Finance Authority in its $357 million offering of Senior Secured Bonds

On January 24, 2024, the First Nations Finance Authority (“FNFA”) completed its offering of $357 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.10% Senior Secured Bonds, Series 2024-1, due June 1, 2034. The offering was made through an underwriting syndicate comprised of CIBC World Markets Inc.,...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: January 24, 2024 Value: $357 million

CheckSammy in its US$45 million financing round led by I Squared Capital with participation by Zero Infinity Partners and TriplePoint Capital

On January 24, 2024, CheckSammy announced that it secured a total of US$45 million in strategic investments in a growth capital round and a new revolving credit facility.  The growth capital round was led by I Squared Capital with participation from Zero Infinity Partners and other syndicate...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: January 24, 2024 Value: US$45 million

Syndicate of Investors in connection with Beatdapp’s $22.9 million Series A fundraising round.

On January 23, 2024, Beatdapp announced that it had closed a $22.9 million Series A financing round led by Saltagen Ventures with participations from a syndicate of Angel and institutional investors. Beatdapp plans to utilize the funding to develop more advanced fraud detection models and enhance...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: January 23, 2024 Value: $22.9 million

Special Committee of Tricon Residential in its US$3.5 billion acquisition by Blackstone

On January 19, 2024, Tricon Residential announced it had entered into an arrangement agreement with Blackstone Real Estate Partners X and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. to acquire all outstanding common shares of Tricon for US$11.25 per Common Share in cash. Tricon Residential Inc. is...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: US$3.5 billion

RaceRocks 3D Inc.'s $3 Million Series A Funding Round Led by Raven Indigenous Capital Partners.

On January 16, 2024, RaceRocks 3D Inc. announced $3 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Raven Indigenous Capital Partners. The investment will help RaceRocks focus on opportunities in the defense and aerospace industries. RaceRocks 3D Inc. is based in Victoria B.C. and is an...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: January 16, 2024 Value: $3 million

Kenorland Minerals Ltd. in its joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining

On January 16, 2024, Kenorland Minerals Ltd. announced it entered into a definitive agreement with Sumitomo Metal Mining Canada Ltd. to exchange 20 percent participating interest in the Frotet Project, situated in Quebec, for a 4 percent net smelter return royalty on all minerals extracted from the...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: -- Value: -

ArenaX Labs in its closing of a $6-million financing round

On January 12, 2024, ArenaX Labs announced the closing of a $6-million financing round led by Framework Ventures. This round also saw participation from SevenX Ventures, FunPlus, Xterio and Moore Strategic Ventures. The company plans to utilize the funding towards developing ArenaX Labs’ flagship...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: January 12, 2024 Value: $6 million