ATB Financial

ATB Financial is a commercial banking institution headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, founded in 1938. It offers a range of financial services including banking solutions, wealth management, and investment products tailored to meet the needs of corporate clients, individuals, independent businesses, and agricultural companies. The bank provides various investment options such as savings accounts, mutual funds, retirement savings plans, and insurance products. Additionally, ATB Financial supports social entrepreneurs by offering specialized banking solutions and resources aimed at fostering community impact and growth.

Maximiliano Herrera

Senior Director

24 past transactions

North American Energy Partners

Post in 2025
North American Energy Partners Inc. (NAEPI) provides a range of heavy construction and mining and pipeline installation services to customers in the Canadian oil sands, industrial construction, commercial and public construction and pipeline construction markets. The Company’s primary market is the Canadian oil sands, where it supports the customers’ mining operations and capital projects. NAEPI provides services through all stages of an oil sands project’s lifecycle, its core focus is on providing recurring services, such as contract mining, during the operational phase. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 (fiscal 2012), recurring services represented 87% of the oil sands business. The Company’s business segments include heavy construction and mining and pipeline. In July 2013, the Company announced that it has completed sale of its Piling businesses to Keller Group plc.

BCV Asset Management

Acquisition in 2024
BCV Asset Management Inc. is a privately owned investment management firm based in Winnipeg, Canada, founded in 2007. The company primarily serves individual investors, corporations, endowment funds, charitable foundations, estates and trusts, and retirement funds, managing customized portfolios tailored to the specific needs of its clients. BCV Asset Management focuses on public equity and fixed income markets, with a diversified approach to fixed income investments that includes bonds from federal and provincial governments as well as corporate issuances. The firm employs a value investment strategy, concentrating on large-cap companies, and utilizes fundamental analysis and in-house research to inform its investment decisions.

Blackline Safety

Post in 2023
Blackline Safety Corp. is a global leader in connected safety technology, specializing in the development, manufacture, and marketing of products and services designed to enhance worker safety. Based in Calgary, Canada, the company offers a range of wearable safety devices, such as the G7c and G7x, which cater to both indoor and remote locations. Blackline's solutions include gas detection cartridges, portable monitoring stations, safety applications, and a cloud-hosted safety monitoring portal. The company serves various industries, including utilities, oil and gas, healthcare, and manufacturing, providing essential services that ensure compliance and improve safety outcomes. With a commitment to real-time safety insights, Blackline Safety has reported over 161 billion data points and initiated millions of emergency responses, underscoring its role in supporting organizations to protect their workforce and enhance operational efficiency. Founded in 2004, the company was formerly known as Blackline GPS Corp. before rebranding in 2015.

Quickly

Seed Round in 2023
Quickly is an online platform based in Calgary, Alberta, that offers early payment and invoicing tools tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Established in 2022, Quickly allows users to upload bills and invoices or generate professional invoices based on contracts and projects. The platform aims to simplify the payment process by providing next-day access to verified receivables, enabling businesses to receive funds promptly and manage their cash flow more effectively. By streamlining the transactional relationship between buyers and sellers, Quickly helps eliminate uncertainty regarding payment timelines, thus supporting business growth and enhancing working capital management.

ZayZoon

Series B in 2023
Founded in 2014, ZayZoon offers an earned wage access platform that enables employees to access their earned funds before payday. This service helps reduce financial stress and promotes better economic well-being.

Walnut Insurance

Seed Round in 2022
Walnut Insurance is a technology firm specializing in embedded insurance solutions for retailers, financial services providers, and consumer platforms. The company has streamlined the process of integrating insurance into various products, effectively removing previous barriers that hindered such incorporation. Walnut offers a robust infrastructure that allows partners to access a wide range of insurance products, facilitating the creation of seamless purchasing experiences. Their platform is designed for digital-first engagement, making insurance acquisition simple and convenient, which enhances accessibility across life, property and casualty, and other embedded product lines. This enables customers to secure insurance coverage quickly and efficiently, often within minutes.

Big Rock Brewery

Post in 2022
Big Rock Brewery is a Calgary-based producer and marketer of premium, all-natural craft beers, cider, and related beverages. The company emphasizes simple ingredients—water, hops, yeast, and malted barley and wheat—without preservatives or adjuncts, and it preserves flavor through cold sterile filtration rather than pasteurization. It operates a two-segment model: wholesale distribution of beer, cider, and other beverages to provincial liquor boards and retailers, and a retail arm that sells beverages, food, and merchandise on premises. Its brand portfolio includes Big Rock and Tree Brewing, alongside Pacer, Rock Creek Cider, Dukes Cider, AGD, Shaftebury, Bow Valley, White Peaks, and Cottage Springs. Headquartered in Canada, the company focuses on regional markets with a premium craft positioning.

Lucero Energy

Post in 2022
Lucero Energy is an independent oil company that specializes in the acquisition, development, and production of oil-weighted assets in the Bakken and Three Forks formations located in the Williston Basin of North Dakota. The company is engaged in consolidating interests in these formations, focusing on enhancing its operational efficiency and maximizing resource extraction. Through its strategic initiatives, Lucero Energy aims to capitalize on the rich hydrocarbon potential of the region, positioning itself as a significant player in the North Dakota oil industry.

mCloud Technologies

Post in 2021
mCloud Technologies is a software company that provides AssetCare, a cloud-powered portfolio of asset performance management solutions. Through AI and analytics applied to data from IoT sensors embedded in connected assets, AssetCare helps optimize energy management, operations and maintenance, wind turbine performance, and fugitive emissions. The platform addresses assets across smart facilities, power generation, and process industries including oil and gas, enabling customers to identify risks, act on insights, and track actions to improve operational efficiency and asset reliability. By integrating data from diverse assets into a centralized analytics layer, mCloud aims to curb energy waste, maximize energy production, and extend asset life across critical infrastructure.

Pipestone Energy

Post in 2021
Pipestone Energy Corp is an oil and gas exploration and production company based in Western Canada, primarily focused on the Montney resource play in Alberta. The company is engaged in the responsible exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas liquids, including condensate, pentane, butane, propane, and ethane, alongside natural gas. Pipestone Energy generates revenue through the sale of these commodities, leveraging its specialized assets and expertise in the condensate-rich Montney region.

High Tide

Post in 2021
High Tide Inc. is a vertically integrated company operating in the Canadian cannabis market, specializing in the design, manufacture, and distribution of cannabis accessories and alternative lifestyle products. The company also retails cannabis products through its network of stores. As of August 2020, High Tide operated 34 Canna Cabana retail locations across Ontario, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, High Tide has established a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries, including RGR Canada Inc., Smoker's Corner Ltd., Famous Brandz Inc., Canna Cabana Inc., and the majority of KushBar Inc. The company's focus on retail and product development positions it as a significant player in the cannabis industry.

Athennian

Series A in 2021
Athennian streamlines contract management by integrating essential services into a single platform. This includes digital signature and approval workflows, eliminating the need for additional subscriptions or complex software.

Neo Financial

Debt Financing in 2020
Neo Financial is a fintech company delivering spending, savings, and rewards services through a secure money-management platform. It issues a Mastercard-based credit card through ATB Financial and offers a savings account via Concentra Bank with CDIC protection. The platform combines card and rewards capabilities with deposit services and inter-account payments, and it emphasizes no monthly fees or minimum balances to help users save and spend seamlessly.

Athennian

Series A in 2020
Athennian streamlines contract management by integrating essential services into a single platform. This includes digital signature and approval workflows, eliminating the need for additional subscriptions or complex software.

The Valens Company

Post in 2020
The Valens Company is a biotechnology firm based in Kelowna, British Columbia, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of cannabinoid-based products. Founded in 2010, the company offers a diverse range of extraction methods, including CO2, ethanol, hydrocarbon, solvent-less, and terpene extraction. Valens provides analytical testing and product formulation services, positioning itself as a key partner for both Canadian and international cannabis brands. Its product line includes tinctures, capsules, beverages, and vape cartridges, catering to a wide audience of medical and recreational cannabis users. The company operates primarily through its cannabis operations segment, which generates the majority of its revenue, while also engaging in analytical testing and corporate activities. With a focus on quality and innovation, The Valens Company aims to expand its presence in the global cannabis market.

Grow

Acquisition in 2019
Grow is a technology company that provides an all-in-one platform for real estate agents and agencies, offering innovative services across Asia and beyond. Originally founded in 2014, Grow has developed a strong presence in the fintech sector, particularly after its acquisition by ATB Financial in 2019. The company specializes in data-driven banking solutions, including digital personal loans, instant customer onboarding, and advanced data analytics. Additionally, Grow offers tools for real-time compliance and identification, enhancing the efficiency of financial transactions. By integrating technology into real estate and banking, Grow aims to empower agents and enhance customer experiences within these sectors.

Bar Country Cocktail

Pre Seed Round in 2018
BarCountry provides classic cocktails in a convenient, light weight and portable format. This company originated to cater the back country camping market but has since grown to cater any event or outing (picnics, social outings, dinner parties etc.).Company exists to promote healthy & active living by giving people a reward for leading hard working lives. All natural flavours, no preservatives, low sugar, low calories, low chance of being hungover.

SNDL

Debt Financing in 2018
SNDL is the liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, and Spiritleaf. SNDL is a licensed cannabis producer that uses state-of-the-art indoor facilities to supply wholesale and retail customers under a cannabis brand portfolio that includes Top Leaf, Sundial Cannabis, Palmetto, Spiritleaf Selects, and Grasslands.

Confetti Sweets

Product Crowdfunding in 2016
Confetti Sweets is a bakery founded by Kathy Leskow that began in a home kitchen selling cookies at local farmers’ markets and expanded to additional markets, eventually operating a production bakery with a staff and stalls at markets across the province. The company specializes in freshly baked cookies in classic flavors and offers cookie cakes and cupcakes for meetings and gatherings, providing customized cookie options for events and celebrations.

Red Cup Distillery

Product Crowdfunding in 2016
Founded in Edmonton, Canada in 2016, Red Cup Distillery produces and distributes beverages using green malt, copper pot stills, and open fermentation techniques. This results in natural liquors free from sugar and additives.

KMC Mining

Private Equity Round in 2008
KMC Mining Corporation specializes in providing comprehensive contract mining services primarily within the open-pit mining sector of the Canadian oilsands. Established in 1949 and based in Acheson, Canada, the company offers a variety of services including site preparation, tailings dyke construction, haul road construction, overburden removal, reclamation, crushing, and ore hauling. KMC Mining also engages in pre-development activities such as mine development and site grading. In addition to the oilsands sector, KMC extends its services to other mining industries, including zinc, coal, gold, uranium, and diamonds. The company is known for its extensive fleet of well-maintained heavy mining equipment, emphasizing safety and efficiency in its operations.

Rocky Mountain Soap Company

Seed Round in 1997
Rocky Mountain Soap Company is a manufacturer and retailer based in Canmore, Alberta, specializing in toxin-free body and bath products. The company offers a diverse range of skincare and personal care items crafted from natural ingredients, including natural soap, body wash, shower gel, hand sanitizer, face masks, and baby care products. By focusing on the use of safe and environmentally friendly components, Rocky Mountain Soap Company aims to help clients effectively nourish and care for their skin while promoting a healthier lifestyle. Their commitment to natural formulations distinguishes them in the personal care market.

ZayZoon

Founded in 2014, ZayZoon offers an earned wage access platform that enables employees to access their earned funds before payday. This service helps reduce financial stress and promotes better economic well-being.

Ces Energy Solutions

Ces Energy Solutions is a oil and gas energy company located in Calgary.
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