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Cohere announced it has raised US$500-million financing at a US$6.8-billion valuation

On August 14, 2025, Cohere announced that it raised US$500 million with a US$6.8-billion valuation. The round was led by Radical Ventures and Inovia Capital and included investments from AMD Ventures, Nvidia, PSP Investments, Salesforce Ventures and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: August 14, 2025 Value: US$500 million

Champion Iron in its US$500-million offering of senior notes

Osler represented the initial purchasers in connection with a US$500-million aggregate principal amount of 7.875% senior notes due 2032 by Champion Iron Canada Inc. Proceeds from the offering were used to refinance the company’s existing indebtedness and for general corporate...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: US$500 million

Blue J in its raising of US$122-million Series D financing

On August 4, 2025, Blue J announced it raised US$122 million Series D financing in a round led by Oak HC/FT and Sapphire Ventures and saw participation from Intrepid Growth Partners and previous investors Ten Coves Capital and CPA.com. It is noted that Blue J doubled its revenue and customer...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: August 4, 2025 Value: US$122 million

A privately owned company controlled by Ivan Schneeberg, David Fortier and John Young in its acquisition of Boat Rocker Studios

On August 1, 2025, a privately owned company controlled by Ivan Schneeberg, David Fortier and John Young (IDJ) completed its acquisition of Boat Rocker Studios. The newly private Boat Rocker Studios retains its award-winning Scripted, Unscripted and Kids & Family divisions together with its...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: August 1, 2025 Value: --

TELUS in its $1.26-billion wireless tower infrastructure partnership with La Caisse

On August 1, 2025, TELUS announced a partnership with La Caisse, who will acquire a 49.9% interest in newly formed Canadian wireless tower infrastructure operator Terrion for $1.26 billion. Terrion, a newly created — and Canada's largest — tower operator headquartered in Montréal, will...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: August 1, 2025 Value: $1.26 billion

A syndicate of agents, led by CIBC World Markets and RBC Capital Markets, in connection with Whitecap Resources Inc.’s $300-million private placement offering 3.761% senior unsecured debentures due 2028

Acting for a syndicate of agents, led by CIBC World Markets Inc. and RBC Dominion Securities Inc. as joint bookrunners, in connection with Whitecap Resources Inc.’s $300-million private placement offering of 3.761% senior unsecured debentures due 2028. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: $300 million

Farm Credit Canada in its investment in Yaletown Partners’ third Innovation Growth Fund (IGF III)

On July 30, 2025, Yaletown Partners announced the successful first close of its third Innovation Growth Fund (IGF III) with investment from Farm Credit Canada Capital (FCC), in addition to BMO Capital Partners, InBC and Export Development Canada, among others. The $100 million raised marks the...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: July 30, 2025 Value: $100 million

Grain Discovery in its acquisition by DTN

On July 30, 2025, Grain Discovery announced that it was acquired by DTN. This acquisition supports DTN Ag Hub, which is proposed to launch in the fall. Grain Discovery operates in the agri-food industry, offering innovative solutions for procurement, traceability and certification. DTN is a...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: July 30, 2025 Value: --

Inovia Capital in connection with Cavelo’s $5-million Seed Extension round

On July 29, 2025, Cavelo Inc. announced that it secured $5 million in a Seed Extension round led by Inovia. Cavelo Inc. plans to focus on its sales, marketing and developing its product. Inovia Capital is a Montréal-based venture capital firm specializing in investments in technology...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: July 29, 2025 Value: $5 million

Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. in its securing of US$10-million loan from Dunebridge Worldwide Ltd.

On July 28, 2025, Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announced it secured an additional US$10-million term loan from Dunebridge Worldwide Ltd. Mountain Province Diamonds is a Canadian diamond company that operates the world’s largest diamond mine, located in the Northwest Territories, in a joint...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: July 28, 2025 Value: US$10 million