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ALT TEX in its pre-seed financing

On May 19, 2021, ALT TEX completed its pre-seed funding round co-led by Garage Capital and Amplify Capital, with participation from Globalive Capital, Panache Ventures, Ramen Ventures, Spacecadet Ventures, and Presstar. Astronaut Chris Hadfield also invested in the round, as did...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 19, 2021 Value: -

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. in its agreement to increase its ownership in DECIEM Beauty Group Inc.

On February 23, 2021, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) announced that it has entered into an agreement to increase its investment in the Canadian-based, vertically integrated, multi-brand company, DECIEM Beauty Group Inc. from approximately 29% to approximately 76%. ELC has agreed to purchase...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 18, 2021 Value: US$2.2 billion

Battle North Gold Corporation in its acquisition by Evolution Mining Limited

On March 14, 2021, Battle North Gold Corporation (Battle North) and Evolution Mining Limited (Evolution) announced that they have entered a definitive agreement for Evolution to acquire Battle North’s issued and outstanding shares at a price of $2.65 per common share in cash, for total...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 18, 2021 Value: $343 million

Acton Capital in Knix Wear’s $53 million financing round

On May 18, 2021, Knix Wear completed a $53 million financing round led by TZP Group and including Acton Capital and supermodel Ashley Graham. Knix Wear will use the proceeds to expand into the United states, open more bricks-and-mortar stores, expand its product categories and grow its...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: May 18, 2021 Value: $53 million

OPTrust in USS’ 50% stake in Bruc Energy

On May 17, 2021, the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), the largest private pension scheme in the UK, acquired a 50% stake in Bruc Energy. The $281 million investment will grant USS a stake in a 4GW pipeline of solar photovoltaic farms. The partnership will help Bruc Energy become...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 17, 2021 Value: -

Agnostiq in its financing round

On May 13, 2021, Agnostiq, a Toronto-based software firm specializing in building a development platform for quantum computing, completed its seed round led by Differential Ventures. The funding will be used to develop the platform to build quantum computing into the workflows of clients in the...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 13, 2021 Value: -

Bain Capital in its US$15 million investment in Relay Financial

On May 13, 2021, Relay Financial, a Toronto-based Fintech company focused on providing banking and financial services to small businesses, completed its US$15 million Series A financing round led by Bain Capital. The funding will be used to add customers, expand its engineering and product...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 13, 2021 Value: US$15 million

Susquehanna Growth Equity in its investment in LiveBarn

On May 11, 2021, LiveBarn, a provider of online broadcasts of amateur & youth sports from venue locations across the United States & Canada, announced it has received a significant investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity. The funding will be used to expand LiveBarn’s venue...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 11, 2021 Value: -

Longo’s in its acquisition by Empire Company Limited

On March 16, 2021, the shareholders of Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. (Longo's) entered into an agreement for the sale of 51% of Longo’s to Empire Company, with an option to put the remaining interest in Longo’s to Empire in tranches beginning after the fifth anniversary...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 10, 2021 Value: $357 million

Tantalus Systems Holding Inc. in its $90 million Qualifying Transaction with RiseTech Capital Corp., concurrent financing and graduation to the Toronto Stock Exchange

On May 10, 2021, Tantalus Systems Holding Inc., a Burnaby based smart-grid technology company, completed its listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “GRID”. Tantalus’ listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange follows the completion of the company’s $90...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 10, 2021 Value: $90 million