RBC

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) operates through various financial services, including RBC Capital Partners and RBC Capital Markets. RBC Capital Partners focuses on private equity and venture capital investments across different stages of company development, specifically targeting technology, life sciences, and telecommunications sectors. The firm also engages in mezzanine and subordinated debt investments in diverse industries such as manufacturing, business services, and healthcare. RBC Capital Markets serves as an investment bank, delivering a range of products and services to institutions, corporations, and governments in over 160 countries, supported by a workforce of nearly 3,000 professionals across 75 offices. Founded in 1869, RBC is a significant player in the financial sector, boasting over $612 billion in assets and high credit ratings from major rating agencies. This comprehensive approach positions RBC as a leading provider of financial services in Canada and beyond.

Nadine Ahn

Senior Vice-President, Capital Markets Finance

Jean-David Begin

Director

Josh Critchley

Head of Investment Banking

David Forsyth

Vice President

Michael R. Israel

VP of Mezzanine Fund

Steve Lewis

Director

Doug McGregor

Group Head, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Jordan McMullen

Vice President

Erika Singer

Director - Capital Structuring Group

Matthew Stopnik

Managing Director and Co-Head of U.S. Investment Banking

David Thomas

Chief Executive Officer, Europe

Patrick Trainor

Managing Director

Blair Wark

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, RBC Capital Market

Jim Wolfe

Managing Director, Co-Head of U.S. Investment Banking and Head of Global Leveraged Finance Group

Past deals in Ontario

Russel Metals

Post in 2021
Russel Metals Inc. (Russel Metals or the Company) is one of the largest metals distribution and processing companies in North America. The Company primarily distributes steel products and conducts its distribution business in three principal business segments: metals service centers; energy products and steel distributors.

Stromcore

Grant in 2019
Stromcore Energy Inc. is a Canadian company, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mississauga, that specializes in the design and manufacturing of lithium-ion battery systems. The company focuses on providing advanced battery solutions for large industrial forklifts. Its proprietary Battery Management System (BMS) oversees the lithium battery modules, offering real-time updates and diagnostic information via the cloud. This system enables remote monitoring and control of individual battery modules, ensuring stable operational conditions for enhanced performance and reliability.

Tricon Residential

Post in 2017
Tricon Residential is a residential real estate company founded in 1988, primarily focused on providing rental housing for the middle-market demographic. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Tricon owns and operates approximately 30,000 single-family and multi-family rental homes across 21 markets in the United States and Canada, with a significant presence in the U.S. Sun Belt. The company manages around $8.2 billion in assets, nearly all of which are invested in the United States. Tricon emphasizes an exceptional rental experience for its residents, which fosters longer tenancies and encourages tenants to treat properties with care. By investing in its team and enhancing living conditions, Tricon aims to positively impact local communities while generating favorable returns for its investors. In addition to its core operations, Tricon also manages real estate funds that target multi-family, senior housing, and student housing assets.

Tricon Residential

Post in 2017
Tricon Residential is a residential real estate company founded in 1988, primarily focused on providing rental housing for the middle-market demographic. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Tricon owns and operates approximately 30,000 single-family and multi-family rental homes across 21 markets in the United States and Canada, with a significant presence in the U.S. Sun Belt. The company manages around $8.2 billion in assets, nearly all of which are invested in the United States. Tricon emphasizes an exceptional rental experience for its residents, which fosters longer tenancies and encourages tenants to treat properties with care. By investing in its team and enhancing living conditions, Tricon aims to positively impact local communities while generating favorable returns for its investors. In addition to its core operations, Tricon also manages real estate funds that target multi-family, senior housing, and student housing assets.

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 enable organizations to connect users with various online services while ensuring privacy and security. Serving diverse markets including banking, government, healthcare, telecommunications, and utilities, SecureKey offers both its proprietary identity network and professional services. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, SecureKey also has offices in Boston and San Francisco. The firm has established strategic collaborations and is supported by prominent investors, including Visa, MasterCard, and Intel Capital, which enhances its capability to deliver innovative solutions in the identity and authentication space.

Guyana Goldfields

Post in 2016
Guyana Goldfields Inc. specializes in the exploration and production of gold, primarily within the Guiana Shield region of South America, which encompasses parts of Guyana, Venezuela, Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil. The company was established in 1994 and has been actively operating in Guyana since 1996. It focuses on the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold mineral properties, with particular emphasis on the Aurora and Aranka properties. As of August 2020, Guyana Goldfields operates as a subsidiary of Zijin Mining Group Company Limited.

Primero Mining

Post in 2016
Primero Mining Corp. is a Canadian-based precious metals producer that owns 100% of the San Dimas gold-silver mine and the Cerro del Gallo gold-silver-copper development project in Mexico and 100% of the Black Fox mine and adjoining properties in the Township of Black River-Matheson near Timmins, Ontario, Canada. Primero offers immediate exposure to un-hedged, below average cash cost gold production with a substantial resource base in politically stable jurisdictions. The Company is focused on becoming a leading intermediate gold producer by building a portfolio of high quality, low cost precious metals assets in the Americas.

Versature

Debt Financing in 2016
Versature Corp. provides hosted PBX phone services to small and medium enterprises Canada. The company offers various hosted PBX voice-over-IP business telephones, such as desktop phones, conference phones, cordless phones, and softphones, as well as headsets. Its clients range from two-person shops to large call centers. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Ottawa, Canada. As of September 17, 2018, Versature Corp. operates as a subsidiary of Net2Phone, Inc.

Tricon Residential

Post in 2015
Tricon Residential is a residential real estate company founded in 1988, primarily focused on providing rental housing for the middle-market demographic. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Tricon owns and operates approximately 30,000 single-family and multi-family rental homes across 21 markets in the United States and Canada, with a significant presence in the U.S. Sun Belt. The company manages around $8.2 billion in assets, nearly all of which are invested in the United States. Tricon emphasizes an exceptional rental experience for its residents, which fosters longer tenancies and encourages tenants to treat properties with care. By investing in its team and enhancing living conditions, Tricon aims to positively impact local communities while generating favorable returns for its investors. In addition to its core operations, Tricon also manages real estate funds that target multi-family, senior housing, and student housing assets.

Redknee

Post in 2014
Redknee is a leading global provider of innovative communication software products, solutions and services. Redknee's award-winning solutions enable wireless and wireline operators to monetize the value of each subscriber transaction while personalizing the subscriber experience to meet mainstream, niche and individual market segment requirements. Redknee's revenue generating solutions provide advanced converged billing, rating, charging and policy for voice, messaging and new generation data services to over 90 network operators in over 50 countries. Established in 1999, Redknee Solutions Inc. (TSX: RKN) is the parent of the wholly-owned operating subsidiary Redknee Inc. and its various subsidiaries. References to Redknee refer to the combined operations of those entities.
Element Fleet Management (TSX: EFN) is the leading global fleet management company, providing world-class management services and financing for commercial vehicle and equipment fleets.

Tricon Residential

Post in 2013
Tricon Residential is a residential real estate company founded in 1988, primarily focused on providing rental housing for the middle-market demographic. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Tricon owns and operates approximately 30,000 single-family and multi-family rental homes across 21 markets in the United States and Canada, with a significant presence in the U.S. Sun Belt. The company manages around $8.2 billion in assets, nearly all of which are invested in the United States. Tricon emphasizes an exceptional rental experience for its residents, which fosters longer tenancies and encourages tenants to treat properties with care. By investing in its team and enhancing living conditions, Tricon aims to positively impact local communities while generating favorable returns for its investors. In addition to its core operations, Tricon also manages real estate funds that target multi-family, senior housing, and student housing assets.

IGLOO Inc.

Series B in 2012
Igloo is a leading provider of digital workplace solutions, helping companies move beyond traditional intranets to inspiring digital destinations that improve communication, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and culture. All Igloo solutions are 100% cloud-based, mobile-enabled, and integrate with the leading enterprise systems and cloud apps your business relies on. By centralizing all information, Igloo provides a single-source-of-truth and enables a more productive and engaged workforce.

Varicent Software

Series C in 2009
Varicent Software Incorporated provides incentive compensation management (ICM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions for finance, sales, human resources and IT departments. Varicent's solution includes Enterprise (250 payees or more) and Business Editions (50 to 250 payees) for companies who face different compensation and management challenges. Varicent for Enterprises helps organizations to streamline compensation processes, reduce errors, meet compliance requirements and drive improved sales performance. Varicent Business Edition is a flexible solution built to create and administer variable pay programs, automate commission calculations, and quickly distribute personalized payout results to sales teams. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Infobright

Series C in 2008
Infobright Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing a self-tuning analytic database platform tailored for the Internet of Things. The company offers solutions such as the Infobright Enterprise Edition, which efficiently stores and analyzes extensive volumes of machine-generated data, including web data, network logs, and sensor data. Known for its ease of implementation, exceptional data compression, and operational simplicity, Infobright's technology enables enterprises across various sectors, including telecommunications and financial services, to conduct rapid analyses of critical business information. Founded in 2005, the company initially gained recognition for releasing the first commercial open-source analytic database software, fostering a robust user community and an expanding customer base. In March 2017, Infobright was acquired by Ignite Technologies, Inc. and continues to operate through resellers and distributors worldwide.

Viigo

Series A in 2008
Viigo is a developer of a content mobilization platform that provides users with a comprehensive suite of information and services through a customizable smartphone application. The platform delivers a variety of content, including news from multiple sources, weather updates, flight schedules, and real-time sports scores. Additionally, it offers financial tools that allow users to monitor stock portfolios and manage online accounts, along with entertainment options such as hotel and restaurant reviews and blogs. By consolidating these diverse services into a single application, Viigo enhances users' access to crucial information, making it an essential tool for smartphone users seeking up-to-date content and useful services on the go.

IGLOO Inc.

Series A in 2008
Igloo is a leading provider of digital workplace solutions, helping companies move beyond traditional intranets to inspiring digital destinations that improve communication, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and culture. All Igloo solutions are 100% cloud-based, mobile-enabled, and integrate with the leading enterprise systems and cloud apps your business relies on. By centralizing all information, Igloo provides a single-source-of-truth and enables a more productive and engaged workforce.

HighRoads

Series C in 2008
HighRoads, Inc. specializes in cloud-based benefits plan management and compliance solutions for the healthcare sector. The company offers P2 Advance, a comprehensive software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables healthcare payers to efficiently manage product and plan configurations, media management, compliance documentation, and workflow integration. This platform facilitates on-demand customization of health care products, allowing payers to swiftly bring new offerings to market while effectively navigating regulatory requirements and minimizing administrative costs. Founded in 1999 and formerly known as IE-Engine, Inc., HighRoads is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Ottawa, Canada. The company aims to transform the product management landscape with innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and responsiveness to customer needs.

Infobright

Series B in 2007
Infobright Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing a self-tuning analytic database platform tailored for the Internet of Things. The company offers solutions such as the Infobright Enterprise Edition, which efficiently stores and analyzes extensive volumes of machine-generated data, including web data, network logs, and sensor data. Known for its ease of implementation, exceptional data compression, and operational simplicity, Infobright's technology enables enterprises across various sectors, including telecommunications and financial services, to conduct rapid analyses of critical business information. Founded in 2005, the company initially gained recognition for releasing the first commercial open-source analytic database software, fostering a robust user community and an expanding customer base. In March 2017, Infobright was acquired by Ignite Technologies, Inc. and continues to operate through resellers and distributors worldwide.

Galazar

Series C in 2006
Galazar Networks Inc. designs, develops, and supplies system semiconductors and software solutions. It focuses on Ethernet, DS1/E1, DS3/E3, and SONET/SDH/OTN solutions for carrier grade Ethernet and multi-service line cards.

Infobright

Series A in 2006
Infobright Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing a self-tuning analytic database platform tailored for the Internet of Things. The company offers solutions such as the Infobright Enterprise Edition, which efficiently stores and analyzes extensive volumes of machine-generated data, including web data, network logs, and sensor data. Known for its ease of implementation, exceptional data compression, and operational simplicity, Infobright's technology enables enterprises across various sectors, including telecommunications and financial services, to conduct rapid analyses of critical business information. Founded in 2005, the company initially gained recognition for releasing the first commercial open-source analytic database software, fostering a robust user community and an expanding customer base. In March 2017, Infobright was acquired by Ignite Technologies, Inc. and continues to operate through resellers and distributors worldwide.

HighRoads

Series B in 2005
HighRoads, Inc. specializes in cloud-based benefits plan management and compliance solutions for the healthcare sector. The company offers P2 Advance, a comprehensive software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables healthcare payers to efficiently manage product and plan configurations, media management, compliance documentation, and workflow integration. This platform facilitates on-demand customization of health care products, allowing payers to swiftly bring new offerings to market while effectively navigating regulatory requirements and minimizing administrative costs. Founded in 1999 and formerly known as IE-Engine, Inc., HighRoads is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Ottawa, Canada. The company aims to transform the product management landscape with innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and responsiveness to customer needs.

Meriton

Series C in 2005
Meriton is a manufacturer of mechanical engineering devices that facilitate the construction of various types of buildings, including office structures and residential homes. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company focuses on providing capital to enable companies to transition ownership and foster long-term growth without external pressures. Meriton has made significant investments in customized software, information technology, finance, marketing, leadership development, and human resources, which enhance operational efficiency across its portfolio. The company aims to leverage these resources to drive growth and improve the performance of its associated businesses.

Agile Systems

Venture Round in 2005
Agile Systems is a world leader in the design, development and manufacturing of advanced motion control technology including motor control and power conversion. Our team is highly skilled in integrating power electronics, digital controls and network communications into small, compact and cost effective packages. Based in Waterloo, ON, Canada, Agile Systems has established customers in a broad range of industries.

Meriton

Series B in 2004
Meriton is a manufacturer of mechanical engineering devices that facilitate the construction of various types of buildings, including office structures and residential homes. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company focuses on providing capital to enable companies to transition ownership and foster long-term growth without external pressures. Meriton has made significant investments in customized software, information technology, finance, marketing, leadership development, and human resources, which enhance operational efficiency across its portfolio. The company aims to leverage these resources to drive growth and improve the performance of its associated businesses.

HighRoads

Series A in 2004
HighRoads, Inc. specializes in cloud-based benefits plan management and compliance solutions for the healthcare sector. The company offers P2 Advance, a comprehensive software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables healthcare payers to efficiently manage product and plan configurations, media management, compliance documentation, and workflow integration. This platform facilitates on-demand customization of health care products, allowing payers to swiftly bring new offerings to market while effectively navigating regulatory requirements and minimizing administrative costs. Founded in 1999 and formerly known as IE-Engine, Inc., HighRoads is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Ottawa, Canada. The company aims to transform the product management landscape with innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and responsiveness to customer needs.

INEA Corporation

Series B in 2004
INEA Corporation is a private held company that provides performance management software solutions for the financial services industry. Its software offers enterprise planning, forecasting, modeling, profitability analytics, and management and regulatory reporting on a single integrated platform. The company also provides enterprise rollout, technical support, and training services. It has sales operations in North America and the United Kingdom. INEA Corporation is based in Toronto, Ontario and was founded in 1992.

HighRoads

Series A in 2002
HighRoads, Inc. specializes in cloud-based benefits plan management and compliance solutions for the healthcare sector. The company offers P2 Advance, a comprehensive software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables healthcare payers to efficiently manage product and plan configurations, media management, compliance documentation, and workflow integration. This platform facilitates on-demand customization of health care products, allowing payers to swiftly bring new offerings to market while effectively navigating regulatory requirements and minimizing administrative costs. Founded in 1999 and formerly known as IE-Engine, Inc., HighRoads is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Ottawa, Canada. The company aims to transform the product management landscape with innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and responsiveness to customer needs.

ADexact Corp.

Venture Round in 2001
ADexact Corp.develops and provides technology solutions used by television stations and network service providers.

Viron Therapeutics

Series A in 2000
Viron Therapeutics is a Biotechnology company