Private Equity

Birdseye Security Solutions in its equity investment from GreyLion Partners LP

On October 15, 2024, Birdseye Security Solutions announced its equity investment from GreyLion Partners LP. The company plans to utilize the investment to further advance the company’s technology platform and increase growth. Birdseye Security Solutions offers remote video monitoring and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Oct 15, 2024 Value: --

LumiQ in connection with its strategic investment from Vertu Capital

On September 24, 2024, LumiQ announced it received a strategic investment from Vertu Capital. This strategic investment represents the fourth platform investment for Vertu Capital through its Vertu Partners Fund I. LumiQ is a podcast platform focused on the accounting and finance...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Sep 24, 2024 Value: --

Difenda in its acquisition by Quorum Cyber

On September 13, 2024, Quorum Cyber announced its acquisition of Difenda. Collectively the companies will strengthen their leadership position as a leader of Microsoft Security services and accelerate its global expansion and scale meaningfully into new regions. Difenda is a Microsoft Security...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Sep 13, 2024 Value: --

Exosens in its acquisition of LR Tech

On September 2, 2024, Exosens announced its acquisition of LR Tech, through its Canadian subsidiary, Telops. This acquisition will allow for Exosens to consolidate its position in instrumentation adding FTIR spectroradiometers for high-end detectors and imagers with a focus on science and...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: Sep 2, 2024 Value: --

Penfund in connection with TorQuest’s acquisition of Mevotech

Osler advised Mevotech LP and its owner Penfund in connection with TorQuest’s acquisition of Mevotech. Mevotech is a North American leader in the engineering and design of driveline, steering, and suspension parts for the auto aftermarket. Penfund is a leading provider of capital to middle...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Jul 15, 2024 Value: --

Battery Ventures in its $150 million acquisition of TrueContext Corporation

On May 16, 2024, Battery Ventures announced the completion of the previously announced plan of arrangement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of TrueContext Corporation for $1.07 per share in cash. Upon completion of the transaction, TrueContext became a privately held...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 16, 2024 Value: $150 million

Maverix Private Equity in Kode Labs’ US$30 Million Series B Financing

On April 15, 2024, Maverix Private Equity announced that it led a US$30 million Series B financing of KODE Labs. This round also saw participation from TELUS Ventures and existing investor I Squared Capital. KODE Labs offers commercial landlords an online platform to manage systems inside...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Apr 15, 2024 Value: $30 million

CDPQ on the sale of Plusgrade Inc., alongside Novacap to General Atlantic for more than US$1 billion

Osler advised Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) on the sale of Plusgrade Inc., alongside Novacap and certain other shareholders, to General Atlantic for more than US$1 billion. The transaction gives General Atlantic a stake of more than 50 per cent; CDPQ will remain a...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: March 4, 2024 Value: US$1 billion

iCON Infrastructure in its investment in QSL

On February 23, 2024, QSL International Ltd. announced the arrival of new shareholders: funds advised by iCON Infrastructure LLP, CDPQ and the QSL management shareholders already active in the company's capital. QSL is a North American port terminal and logistics operator headquartered in...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 23, 2024 Value: -

Q4 in its acquisition by Sumeru Equity Partners

On February 1, 2024, Q4 announced the completion of its previously announced plan of arrangement. Pursuant to the arrangement, an entity controlled by Sumeru Equity Partners acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company for $6.05 in cash per common share. Certain shareholders...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: Feb 1, 2024 Value: -