CIBC

CIBC, established in 1905, is a prominent Canadian commercial banking firm, providing a wide array of financial solutions for businesses. These services include bank accounts, credit cards, mortgages, lending, investments, and insurance, with protection services covering approved credit limits. CIBC World Markets, its investment banking subsidiary, operates both domestically and internationally, offering credit and capital market products, mergers and acquisitions advisory services, and other investment banking services. CIBC Capital Markets, another division, specializes in corporate and investment banking, sustainable finance, and financial services. CIBC Capital Partners, a venture capital and private equity arm, focuses on direct, fund, and mezzanine investments, providing subordinated debt and equity to mid and late-stage companies for growth, acquisitions, and restructurings. It typically invests CAD10-20 million in companies based in Canada, Europe, and Australia, across sectors like Internet retail, industrials, healthcare, and technology.

Harry Culham

Senior Executive Vice President and Group Head

Jon Hountalas

Senior Executive Vice President and Group Head, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, Canada

Paul McKinlay

Managing Director, Innovation Banking

Mark R. McQueen

President and Executive Managing Director, CIBC Innovation Banking

Brendan Mulheran

Managing Director

Mark Usher

Managing Director

David Yeh

Managing Director

Past deals in Ontario

Intact Insurance

Post in 2024
Intact Insurance, established in 1809, is a prominent Canadian insurance company offering a wide array of property and casualty insurance products. It provides personal lines such as auto, home, and recreational vehicle insurance, as well as commercial lines for small to medium-sized businesses. These include commercial property, liability, and vehicle insurance, catering to diverse industries like retail, manufacturing, and contracting. Intact Insurance distributes its products through a network of brokers, independent agencies, and directly to consumers under brands like Intact Insurance, belairdirect, and Brokerlink. The company is a subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Intact Insurance

Post in 2023
Intact Insurance, established in 1809, is a prominent Canadian insurance company offering a wide array of property and casualty insurance products. It provides personal lines such as auto, home, and recreational vehicle insurance, as well as commercial lines for small to medium-sized businesses. These include commercial property, liability, and vehicle insurance, catering to diverse industries like retail, manufacturing, and contracting. Intact Insurance distributes its products through a network of brokers, independent agencies, and directly to consumers under brands like Intact Insurance, belairdirect, and Brokerlink. The company is a subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Innergex

Post in 2022
Innergex énergie renouvelable inc. est un chef de file canadien de l’industrie de l’énergie renouvelable. En activité depuis 1990, la Société développe, détient et gère des centrales hydroélectriques au fil de l’eau, des parcs éoliens et des parcs solaires photovoltaïques et elle exerce ses activités au Québec, en Ontario, en Colombie-Britannique, dans l'Idaho aux États-Unis et en France. Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is a leading Canadian independent renewable power producer. Active since 1990, the Company develops, owns and operates run-of-river hydroelectric facilities, wind farms and solar photovoltaic farms and carries out its operations in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia, Idaho, USA, and France.

Inovalis Real Estate Investment Trust

Post in 2019
Inovalis Real Estate Investment Trust is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established pursuant to a declaration of trust under the laws of the Province of Ontario. The REIT has been created for the purpose of acquiring and owning office properties primarily located in France and Germany but also opportunistically in other European countries where assets meet the REIT's investment criteria. The REIT currently owns an interest in eleven office properties in France and Germany, comprising approximately 1,409,113 square feet of gross leasable area (taking into account the interests in the properties owned in joint ventures).

Parchment

Debt Financing in 2019
Parchment Inc. is an academic credentials management company that provides a comprehensive online platform for the secure exchange of educational records. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Parchment connects various educational institutions, including high schools, community colleges, and universities, as well as employers. The company offers several services: Parchment Receive enables secure receipt of educational credentials; Parchment Send allows users to send secure transcripts; Parchment Award facilitates the issuance of diplomas, certificates, and badges; Parchment Services helps digitize records; and Parchment Analyze offers competitive peer analysis. Parchment has successfully supported millions of individuals and thousands of educational institutions in exchanging over 15 million credentials globally, streamlining the process of requesting, verifying, and sharing academic achievements. The company operates additional offices in Roseville, California; Denver, Colorado; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Washington, D.C.

Park Lawn

Post in 2019
Park Lawn Corporation, established in 1892 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in deathcare products and services across Canada and the United States. The company owns and operates a total of 173 facilities, comprising 114 cemeteries, 39 crematoriums, and 109 funeral homes. Park Lawn offers a range of merchandise including cemetery lots, crypts, niches, monuments, caskets, urns, along with funeral services and post-funeral celebration services. These products and services are provided both at the time of need and on a pre-arranged basis.

HEXO

Post in 2019
HEXO Corp is a consumer packaged goods cannabis company that develops and distributes award-winning products for the global cannabis market. Utilizing a hub and spoke business strategy, HEXO partners with Fortune 500 companies to leverage its brand value, cannabinoid isolation technology, and regulatory expertise, enhancing the distribution capabilities of established firms. As one of the largest licensed cannabis companies in Canada, HEXO operates 1.8 million square feet of facilities in Ontario and Quebec, and is establishing a processing, production, and distribution center in Greece to expand its European presence. The company serves both the adult-use and medical cannabis markets in Canada.

RIV Capital

Post in 2019
RIV Capital is a private equity investment firm based in Toronto, Canada, established in 2017. The firm focuses on the cannabis industry and related sectors, including agriculture, food sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, wellness products, consumer products, and media. RIV Capital aims to invest in companies at various stages of development, from seed to sale, but typically prefers series A to C funding rounds. Its investment strategy encompasses a wide range of areas such as cultivation techniques, product processing, retail and distribution, and consumer accessories. The firm is particularly interested in opportunities that involve innovative products like edibles, beverages, and cannabis consumption devices. RIV Capital engages in minority stake investments and applies diverse investment structures, including debt and equity options. The firm seeks to capitalize on the growth potential within the cannabis sector and its adjacent industries globally.

Embotics

Debt Financing in 2018
Embotics Corporation is a software company that specializes in cloud automation solutions, primarily through its product, Embotics vCommander. This cloud management platform enables businesses to manage private, public, and hybrid cloud environments efficiently. With capabilities in orchestration, automation, and cost management, vCommander supports IT organizations in delivering IT-as-a-Service while optimizing the deployment and configuration of IT services. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, allowing for quick implementation and offering robust multi-hypervisor management features. Embotics serves enterprises and service providers, focusing on enhancing business agility and IT governance. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Kanata, Canada, Embotics also has offices in the United States and operates as a subsidiary of Snow Software AB. The company's extensive partner network further extends its reach in the global market.

Park Lawn

Post in 2018
Park Lawn Corporation, established in 1892 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in deathcare products and services across Canada and the United States. The company owns and operates a total of 173 facilities, comprising 114 cemeteries, 39 crematoriums, and 109 funeral homes. Park Lawn offers a range of merchandise including cemetery lots, crypts, niches, monuments, caskets, urns, along with funeral services and post-funeral celebration services. These products and services are provided both at the time of need and on a pre-arranged basis.

Wellington Financial

Acquisition in 2018
Wellington Financial, established in 2000, is a Toronto-based specialty finance firm that provides term, venture, and amortizing loans to companies across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Focusing primarily on technology-based and growth-stage companies, Wellington Financial has managed multiple funds, including a $900 million investment program. The firm's investors comprise prominent Canadian institutional investors, crown corporations, financial institutions, and pension funds. Wellington Financial was acquired by CIBC in 2018 and is now part of CIBC Innovation Banking.

Tricon Residential

Post in 2017
Tricon Residential, established in 1988, is a leading North American rental housing company focused on serving the middle-market demographic. With a portfolio of over 30,000 single-family and multi-family rental homes across 21 markets in the United States and Canada, Tricon prioritizes providing an exceptional rental experience to its residents. The company's integrated, technology-enabled operating platform empowers its team to deliver superior service, fostering longer tenancies and positive community impact. Headquartered in Toronto, with significant operations in Orange County, California, Tricon aims to be the premier rental housing provider, generating positive returns for its investors and shareholders.

Tricon Residential

Post in 2017
Tricon Residential, established in 1988, is a leading North American rental housing company focused on serving the middle-market demographic. With a portfolio of over 30,000 single-family and multi-family rental homes across 21 markets in the United States and Canada, Tricon prioritizes providing an exceptional rental experience to its residents. The company's integrated, technology-enabled operating platform empowers its team to deliver superior service, fostering longer tenancies and positive community impact. Headquartered in Toronto, with significant operations in Orange County, California, Tricon aims to be the premier rental housing provider, generating positive returns for its investors and shareholders.

SecureKey

Venture Round in 2016
SecureKey Technologies Inc. is an identity and authentication provider that facilitates secure and convenient access to online services for consumers. The company develops cloud-based identity networks that connect individuals with various online services, emphasizing privacy and security. Its offerings are designed for a range of sectors, including banking, government, healthcare, telecommunications, and utilities. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, SecureKey also maintains offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and San Francisco. The firm collaborates with organizations like Digital Bazaar and is supported by notable investors such as Visa, MasterCard, and Intel Capital. By focusing on creating frictionless digital identity solutions, SecureKey enables organizations to meet the growing demand for secure online transactions.

Tricon Residential

Post in 2015
Tricon Residential, established in 1988, is a leading North American rental housing company focused on serving the middle-market demographic. With a portfolio of over 30,000 single-family and multi-family rental homes across 21 markets in the United States and Canada, Tricon prioritizes providing an exceptional rental experience to its residents. The company's integrated, technology-enabled operating platform empowers its team to deliver superior service, fostering longer tenancies and positive community impact. Headquartered in Toronto, with significant operations in Orange County, California, Tricon aims to be the premier rental housing provider, generating positive returns for its investors and shareholders.

TMAC Resources

Private Equity Round in 2014
TMAC Resources Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company focused on gold mining. The company holds a 100% interest in the Hope Bay Project, which spans 1,101 square kilometers in the Kitikmeot region of western Nunavut Territory. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Toronto, TMAC Resources aims to explore, develop, and mine the significant resource potential of the Hope Bay greenstone belt, which is recognized as a promising site for future gold production. The company is committed to responsible and economically sustainable practices in its mining operations.

Tricon Residential

Post in 2013
Tricon Residential, established in 1988, is a leading North American rental housing company focused on serving the middle-market demographic. With a portfolio of over 30,000 single-family and multi-family rental homes across 21 markets in the United States and Canada, Tricon prioritizes providing an exceptional rental experience to its residents. The company's integrated, technology-enabled operating platform empowers its team to deliver superior service, fostering longer tenancies and positive community impact. Headquartered in Toronto, with significant operations in Orange County, California, Tricon aims to be the premier rental housing provider, generating positive returns for its investors and shareholders.

Detour Gold

Post in 2012
Detour Gold Corporation is a Canadian intermediate gold producer that operates the Detour Lake mine, a large-scale open-pit operation located in northeastern Ontario. This mine is recognized as the second largest gold-producing site in Canada and holds the largest gold reserves in the country. The Detour Lake mine spans approximately 625 square kilometers of mining claims and leases, situated about 300 kilometers northeast of Timmins. Detour Gold is focused on delivering sustainable returns through its growing cash flow, organic growth initiatives, and extensive exploration potential within its land holdings. The company prioritizes responsible mining practices, adhering to high safety and environmental standards while maintaining a strong commitment to the surrounding communities.

WiLAN

Post in 2011
WiLAN is an intellectual property licensing company based in Ottawa, Ontario, that focuses on developing and commercializing patented technologies. Founded in 1992, the company manages intellectual property and licenses inventions to corporations, facilitating the monetization of patents. WiLAN's wholly owned subsidiary, WiLAN Labs, specializes in creating innovative technologies related to 4G broadband wireless networks, addressing the increasing demand for bandwidth-intensive multimedia data. By enabling patent owners to sell or license their intellectual property, WiLAN ensures that inventors receive fair compensation for their research and development efforts, thereby encouraging further innovation in technology.

WiLAN

Post in 2010
WiLAN is an intellectual property licensing company based in Ottawa, Ontario, that focuses on developing and commercializing patented technologies. Founded in 1992, the company manages intellectual property and licenses inventions to corporations, facilitating the monetization of patents. WiLAN's wholly owned subsidiary, WiLAN Labs, specializes in creating innovative technologies related to 4G broadband wireless networks, addressing the increasing demand for bandwidth-intensive multimedia data. By enabling patent owners to sell or license their intellectual property, WiLAN ensures that inventors receive fair compensation for their research and development efforts, thereby encouraging further innovation in technology.

WiLAN

Post in 2009
WiLAN is an intellectual property licensing company based in Ottawa, Ontario, that focuses on developing and commercializing patented technologies. Founded in 1992, the company manages intellectual property and licenses inventions to corporations, facilitating the monetization of patents. WiLAN's wholly owned subsidiary, WiLAN Labs, specializes in creating innovative technologies related to 4G broadband wireless networks, addressing the increasing demand for bandwidth-intensive multimedia data. By enabling patent owners to sell or license their intellectual property, WiLAN ensures that inventors receive fair compensation for their research and development efforts, thereby encouraging further innovation in technology.

Cube Route

Series B in 2005
Cube Route, Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in demand logistics services for transportation organizations across North America. Founded in 2003, the firm provides a range of solutions including information digitization, dispatch management, package tracking, and order management. Cube Route also focuses on planning and route optimization, real-time field data capture, and customer service. Its services cater to various industries such as beverage delivery, direct store delivery, foodservice, home delivery, and third-party logistics providers. As a subsidiary of Descartes Systems Group, Cube Route aims to enhance efficiency and visibility in delivery operations through its comprehensive logistics technologies.

Netactive

Series B in 2000
NetActive is an independent privately held company with offices in the United States and Canada. NetActive positions itself as a digital rights management company. Based in Ottawa, Canada, NetActive develops digital rights management technology that provides protection and management of a host of valuable digital content.
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