https://gowlingwlg.com/ecaapi/en-gb/rss/resource?service=Private+EquityGowling WLG Resources RSS Feed44d760ea-e485-471c-a375-ed7e0fa52079https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2026/is-europe-removing-the-barriers-to-defence-investmentGrowing defence budgets, changing investor sentiment and new fund structures are reshaping Europe's investment landscape. Invest Europe's proposed LPA changes could unlock capital for defence and dual-use businesses. Find out what's driving the shift and where opportunities may emerge.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z2dd3648c-0651-4949-92df-2234d532f387https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2025/corporate-energy-transition-team-advises-frontier-powerOur Energy Transition team advised Frontier Power on a £159 million joint venture with Cerberus Capital Management to accelerate UK long-duration energy storage projects under Ofgem’s Cap and Floor regime, securing £44 million initial funding for 16 projects totalling 20GWh capacity.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Zb8d9520b-aa03-4d57-85e2-80ae9ac9750bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2025/ma-and-private-equity-team-advises-mac-mic-strategic-land-ltd-on-cerberus-capitalOur M&A and Private Equity team advises Mac Mic Strategic Land Ltd on a joint venture with Cerberus Capital Management, enabling significant investment to accelerate UK expansion, scale delivery, and support communities.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z938af526-7f5b-4506-9c4d-360180e8833ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2025/corporate-team-advises-axeleo-capital-as-lead-investor-on-series-a-financing-round-in-bioweg​Our Corporate team in Germany advised Axeleo Capital as lead investor in Bioweg’s Series A funding round, supporting sustainable biotech innovation. The capital will support construction of Bioweg’s first-of-its-kind bacterial cellulose plant in Germany and accelerate market entry across Europe.Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Za4332377-15ba-44d7-bb20-7169b2f8e9bchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2025/corporate-energy-transition-sector-team-advises-in-relation-to-the-creation-of-eelpower-energyOur Corporate Energy Transition Sector team has advised long-standing client Eelpower on its participation in a £500 million platform to construct, own, and operate UK BESS assets. The platform is a consortium comprised of Eelpower, Equitix, Aware Super, and the UK's National Wealth Fund.Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Z0204b136-c1a9-4df1-bf5d-3a59a4da88afhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2025/private-equity-team-advises-mobeus-on-16-2-million-minority-investment-in-big-potato-gamesOur Private Equity team has advised Mobeus, a UK-based SME investor, on its £16.2 million minority investment in Big Potato Games, a London-based board games publisher. The investment will enable Big Potato Games to accelerate its growth strategy across several key areas.Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Zfbe6fbeb-f282-4382-bf80-05f9eb6b8b0fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2025/binsentry-completes-15m-capital-raiseCounsel to BinSentry, a Canadian agtech company, in connection with its US$ 15 million Series B financing round led by New York-based Spring Mountain Capital to accelerate AI-driven feed supply chain solutions.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Z7fc95ad7-289b-4706-bd54-64df21f4bc4ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2025/gowling-wlg-advises-afynia-on-us$5m-seed-roundOn December 23, 2024, Canadian biotech company Afynia Laboratories completed a US$5 million seed funding round to support the commercialization of its microRNA-based blood test for endometriosis. The round was led by Bio-Rad Laboratories, a global clinical diagnostics manufacturer listed on the New York Stock Exchange, with participation from additional investors in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Zd2084d6a-2b64-4a67-aefd-d620e5946b1chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2025/clarion-capital-partners-acquires-marketplace-eventsOn January 8, 2025, Clarion Capital Partners, LLC ("Clarion") announced its acquisition of Marketplace Events.Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Z47688bac-a629-40ed-a31c-ec8f500fabd4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2024/standard-machine-completes-share-sale-to-genesis-capital-iiOn November 1, 2024, Standard Machine & Mfg (1014526 Ontario Ltd) was sold to Genesis Capital II Corporation.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Zcbafc3e7-2fe7-40ac-ba62-9f3781500e6bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2024/private-equity-team-advises-fairjourney-biologics-ceoOur Private Equity team has advised FairJourney Biologics founder and CEO António Parada on the sale of a majority stake in the company to Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, from GHO Capital Partners (GHO), the European specialist investor in global healthcare.Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Zec53ebce-487a-40af-bfab-1642cd1ce3ffhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2024/wipro-infrastructure-engineering-acquires-mailhot-industriesOn August 1, 2024, Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, a leading global hydraulic cylinder manufacturer and a subsidiary of Wipro Enterprises, closed the acquisition of Mailhot Industries, a portfolio company of Novacap.Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Z20c182d8-a3e6-4eb6-80d3-66af34ef4fb5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2024/cascadia-equity-partners-ltd-acquires-southwest-doors-and-hardwareOn July 29, 2024, Cascadia Equity Partners Ltd., based in Calgary, Alberta, completed the acquisition of Southwest Doors & Hardware (1995) Ltd., a family-owned group of companies providing a range of installation and fabrication services for windows and doors throughout Southwestern Ontario.Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Zc184af54-395b-48be-81ca-053e22de6ca2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2024/nexphase-capital-announces-investmentOn June 6, 2024, NexPhase Capital, LP ("NexPhase") announced that it had made an investment in Insurance Systems Inc. ("ISI"), a provider of enterprise software solutions to the property and casualty insurance industry. NexPhase's investment will help enable ISI's continued growth in its existing markets, position the company for expansion into adjacent markets and facilitate continued product improvements designed to allow for more integrations, faster implementation and enhanced analytics for new and existing customers.Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Zd8ba6059-c471-46c6-8977-42253f6927aahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2024/mcrock-capital-invests-in-prevu3dOn June 4, 2024, McRock Capital announced its investment in Prevu3D, a Montreal-based technology company offering an industry-leading reality capture meshing engine that automatically converts point clouds into high-detailed 3D environments.Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Z267ce7be-2994-4fb1-a096-6f90567db18ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2024/rio2-closes-23-million-offeringOn April 17, 2024, Rio2 Limited ("Rio2" or the "Company") (TSXV: RIO) (OTCQX: RIOFF) (BVL: RIO) announced that it had closed its previously announced private placement, having sold a total of 59,030,000 common shares of the Company at a price of $0.39 per share (the "offering price") for gross proceeds to the Company of $23,021,700.Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Zdd19f7a5-8f2a-488b-a2a9-608223a5b43dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2024/sol-completes-business-combination-with-zapata-aiOn March 28, 2024, Zapata Computing, Inc. ("Zapata AI") announced that it had completed its business combination with Andretti Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: WNNR), a special purpose acquisition company and portfolio company of SOL Global Investments Corp. ("SOL Global").Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z7051e04a-b1bb-48a1-bfd8-8d3afb21ed29https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2024/aga-benefit-solutions-welcomes-investment-from-taOn March 5, 2024, AGA Benefit Solutions ("AGA") announced that it had received a significant growth investment from leading global private equity firm TA Associates ("TA"). As part of the transaction, Novacap, a leading North American private equity firm which invested in the business in 2020 out of its inaugural financial services fund, will transition its ownership position. AGA's management team will remain in place and continue to be major shareholders of AGA.Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Zcf5c8560-bdbb-473c-8c7e-4381c6e0f2ebhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2024/exro-technologies-closes-bought-deal-financingOn February 16, 2024, Exro Technologies Inc. (TSX: EXRO) (OTCQB: EXROF) ("Exro") announced the closing of its previously announced bought deal private placement offering of subscription receipts for total gross proceeds of approximately $30 million. The offering was made through a syndicate of underwriters co-led by Canaccord Genuity Corp. and Eight Capital.Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z358253cf-c3a0-4ddf-948e-fe5626843580https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2024/dentalook-acquires-toronto-dental-practiceOn February 15, 2024, North American Private Equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") closed a transaction in which its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Inc., completed an investment in a dental practice located in Toronto, Ontario.Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z5cf55f8a-c5ea-4e3f-b8f2-b39dd41747fbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2024/egb-capital-acquires-central-valley-glassEffective February 1, 2024, EGB Capital Inc. acquired Bartz Enterprises (Central Valley Glass), the first acquisition in its portfolio.Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z09469a98-b23b-47cb-84a2-9c1bf1d6592fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2024/synergy-spine-solutions-announces-financingOn January 31, 2024, Synergy Spine Solutions Inc. announced that it had closed on a significant equity financing of US$30 million. The Series A financing was led by a new institutional investor, Amzak Health, and joined by other investors.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z67889ac3-b5a1-46d9-8cc6-e4761cf56200https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2024/syngroh-capital-advised-on-benzinger-acquisitionWe have advised Syngroh Capital GmbH on the acquisition of a majority stake in Carl Benzinger GmbH from the Jehle family. The Gowling WLG team was led by Dr. Michael Lamsa, co-head of Gowling WLG's German M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital team.Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Zd754f808-c966-4b40-bb78-55cd36cf39c1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2023/mawson-gold-closes-mawson-oy-saleOn December 20, 2023, Mawson Gold Limited (TSX: MAW) (Frankfurt: MXR) (PINK: MWSNF) announced that it had closed its previously announced transaction with Springtide Capital Acquisition 7 Inc. ("Springtide").Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Zcbc346d3-1156-4f07-8c6e-88379674379dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2023/novacap-portfolio-company-gti-group-acquiredOn November 27, 2023, Canada Cartage Corporation, one of Canada's largest transportation and logistics providers, announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The GTI Group ("GTI"), a portfolio company of private equity firm Novacap.Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z650057ca-1462-4ae7-9f18-8104b35a7c9chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2023/gestalt-capital-inc-completes-investmentOn November 14, 2023, North American private equity firm Gestalt Capital Inc. completed its acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of 1772486 Ontario Inc. ("177 ON").Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z661166a3-0fbf-4db6-91b7-9b9db94a01a4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2023/cavelo-announces-venture-capital-financingOn November 8, 2023, Cavelo Inc. announced that it had secured $5 million in venture capital financing led by Inovia Capital, with participation from existing investors including Graphite Ventures.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Zeba8fd7e-9d16-4e34-aacc-22f4cb103983https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2023/mcrock-capital-and-shareholders-complete-saleOn October 2, 2023, Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced that it had completed its acquisition of Ontario, Canada-based Clearpath Robotics Inc., a leader in autonomous robotics, including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for industrial applications.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Z113089c8-214d-4b00-a52c-ec6b4d0aba02https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2023/mission-control-announces-seed-financingOn September 7, 2023, Mission Control Space Services Inc. ('Mission Control') announced the initial close of a $3.25 million seed round of equity financing led by GreenSky Ventures.Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Zee75812c-2733-4d64-a3f3-7329aff7bac6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2023/brimich-logistics-target-of-strategic-investmentOn September 6, 2023, TorQuest Partners, one of Canada's leading private equity firms, announced that it had completed an investment in Brimich Logistics, a full-service, family owned and operated supply chain management and third-party logistics (3PL) business.Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Z5bdbdf1b-1848-482f-a343-90c584ac7536https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2023/dentalook-acquires-woodbridge-dental-practiceOn August 14, 2023, North American Private Equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") closed a transaction in which its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Inc., completed an investment in a dental practice located in Woodbridge, Ontario.Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Z720be1a3-4255-4553-bb21-75291acd787ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2023/nex-gen-vc-partners-completes-fund-formationOn August 1, 2023, Nex Gen VC Partners, a Calgary-based venture capital investment firm, closed the initial financing of over $8 million for its inaugural venture capital fund, NexGen VC Partners I LP, a fund targeting early-stage tech startups.Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Zcb14db0e-3ec4-4d89-bfc8-95ed22342237https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2023/ibmg-acquires-ms-roofing-suppliesA cross-firm team has advised the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), a company that purchases independent building merchants in the South of England, on its acquisition of Sussex-based MS Roofing Supplies.Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Zf5ec2f12-5dd6-4de3-951c-30c772c83374https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2023/dentalook-acquires-markham-dental-practiceOn July 7, 2023, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") closed a transaction in which its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Inc., completed an investment in a dental practice located in Markham, Ontario.Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Z4db7b6c9-80f0-4440-8d55-006a248e9f2chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2023/mobeus-advised-on-minority-investment-in-intralinkOur Private Equity team has advised UK SME investor Mobeus on its £19.6m minority investment in Intralink GroupTue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Z7978537f-95bc-46c9-b031-1df171b19277https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2023/clarion-completes-investment-in-ready-creditOn May 25, 2023, Clarion Capital Partners, LLC ("Clarion") completed an investment in Ready Credit Corporation, including its subsidiary, Reverse ATM, LLC.Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 Z7b7aa66d-ccbc-4d4e-add0-a9da95e9bf91https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2023/cairngorm-capital-sale-of-ross-careThe Private Equity team has advised Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) on its sale of Ross Auto Engineering Limited and Consolor Limited (together Ross Care), the specialist wheelchair and wheelchair seating division of Millbrook Healthcare Holdings Limited (Millbrook Healthcare), to Medequip.Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 Zd2d25e62-a2eb-4820-92cb-5cc8ca396e0ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2023/miovision-raises-260-million-in-growth-fundingOn April 17, 2023, Miovision announced that it had raised $260 million in growth funding in a round co-led by TELUS Ventures, Maverix Private Equity and Export Development Canada (EDC).Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Z4932ecca-c92f-4d95-bf11-b9a847d060b3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2023/e-capital-leads-pre-series-c-round-for-almentorOn March 16, 2023, UAE-based edtech Almentor, announced that it had raised $10 million in a pre-Series C round led by e& Capital, the tech investment arm of e&, alongside existing investors Partech, Sawari Ventures, Egypt Ventures, Sango Capital and Endure Capital.Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Zf3ec5bc4-6931-4877-bfb9-9babbdaeef7ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2023/brookside-capital-invests-in-formula-solutionsOn January 31, 2023, Brookside Capital Partners ("Brookside") announced that it had acquired minority ownership in Formula Solutions Inc. ("FSI").Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Z6eef3480-7f39-4a39-b950-e4f1c0f5e736https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/peloton-capital-invests-in-billyard-insuranceOn December 21, 2022, Canadian private equity firm Peloton Capital Management completed an investment in the Billyard Insurance Group portfolio of companies ("BIG") by way of a share purchase transaction.Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Ze2e6fc5b-5ee2-42b2-af62-2439d4508a60https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/estancia-capital-completes-strategic-investmentOn November 29, 2022, private equity firm Estancia Capital Partners announced that it had completed a significant investment in InvestorCOM, a leading provider of software and tech-enabled compliance solutions to the asset and wealth management industry.Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Za07e43d9-5dad-4f4a-bba2-7d767f679b0fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/blackstone-completes-us1-5-billion-offeringOn November 3, 2022, Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX) announced that it had completed its previously announced offering of US$600 million of 5.900% senior notes due 2027 and US$900 million of 6.200% senior notes due 2033 of Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., its indirect subsidiary.Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Zcc4fdf97-5aae-4a34-8853-88df60e2231dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/dentalook-acquires-foothills-county-dental-clinicOn October 3, 2022, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") closed a transaction in which its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Inc., completed an investment in a dental practice located in Foothills County, Alberta.Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Za4a30a46-f877-4d19-900d-228abe5bc6abhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2022/new-rules-to-permit-public-offerings-in-canadaCanadian securities regulators have announced a new exemption that, upon coming into force on Nov. 21, 2022, will permit listed issuers to make public offerings of freely tradeable securities without a prospectus.Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Z8a939cc9-abdf-40a4-ac6d-17051f2356d8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/videos/2022/influencers-in-toronto-spotlight-on-alan-jamesIn this video, Alan highlights the importance of understanding his clients' objectives, aspirations and concerns to help them be successful in an increasingly competitive landscape.Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:13:00 Zc139e17b-fe03-4491-aa37-02c7428e639dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2022/bond-rescission-shakes-ontario-constructionThe Ontario Court of Appeal sent ripples through the construction industry when it recently ruled in Urban Mechanical Contracting Ltd v Zurich, 2022 ONCA 589, that a bond issuer may rescind a bond agreement on the basis of fraudulent misrepresentations and collusion, even if rescinding the bond agreement would affect the rights of innocent third parties.Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Z9e17ee11-ca5b-4bb0-bcca-2abe9a640337https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/dentalook-management-acquires-toronto-clinicOn August 8, 2022, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") closed a transaction in which its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Inc., completed an investment in a dental practice located in Toronto, Ontario.Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Z8185d0bd-25cf-49cc-921f-e4536503f633https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/olive-acquires-portfolio-of-assetsOn August 2, 2022, Olive Resource Capital Inc. (TSXV: OC) ("Olive" or the "Company") announced that it had closed the previously announced asset purchase agreement to acquire a portfolio of assets from CannaIncome Fund Corporation ("CiF").Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Zef52b941-c07c-48e2-9ba0-7f993afd270bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/epic-and-windmill-announce-funding-closeOn July 18, 2022, Epic Investment Services ("Epic") and Windmill Developments ("Windmill") announced the closing of the second and final round of funding for the One Planet Living Real Estate Fund LP 1 ("The Fund").Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Z070458c6-7e88-43e3-9b84-f6f693849a0bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/ronin-equity-partners-acquires-dk2-and-two-firmsOn July 11, 2022, private equity firm Ronin Equity Partners announced the creation, through three simultaneous acquisitions, of the leading North American diversified manufacturer of small- to medium-scale outdoor power equipment and utility trailers.Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Z2a6cf930-cad0-45c5-be32-d04bcf5f33f1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/augmenta-seed-fundraising-led-by-hazelviewOn June 21, 2022, Hazelview Ventures Inc., a subsidiary of Hazelview Investments Inc., announced that it had partnered with Augmenta.Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Z487faf3f-2468-4a64-ab2c-7b490d2d73cbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/spitfyre-capital-inc-completes-cpc-ipoOn June 17, 2022, Spitfyre Capital Inc. (TSXV: FYRE) announced that it had successfully completed its initial public offering of common shares for gross proceeds of $250,000.Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Zadce723a-f684-4964-b34f-734a5aeb903bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/dentalook-acquires-toronto-dental-clinicOn June 15, 2022, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") closed a transaction in which its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Inc., completed an investment in a dental practice located in Toronto, Ontario.Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Zae9a8b3a-289f-412e-b38d-dde9691840dchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/nuts-for-cheese-closes-funding-roundOn June 15, 2022, Nuts For Cheese™, maker of dairy-free, plant-based, artisanal cheeses, announced a $5.35 million round of funding led by Forage Capital Partners along with highly experienced CPG veterans Mike Fata and Dror Balshine.Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Z4d997aaf-a447-491b-a22e-71b97a82cf2bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/i-o-media-advised-on-acquisition-of-ideat-editionsFrench media group I/O Media (formerly Têtu Ventures) has acquired 100% of Ideat Editions from its founding director, Laurent Blanc. Ideat Editions owns and operates the magazines Ideat, The Good Life and Dim Dam Dom respectively and specialises in decoration and design, lifestyle, and slow life.Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Z36463752-bf1e-4107-a14e-7bbc4720290dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/mucci-farms-target-of-strategic-investmentOn June 3, 2022, Cox Enterprises announced a significant strategic investment in Mucci Farms.Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Z53fbd4f6-2bf7-4aee-9e0e-2dc6cc0d8a76https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/blackstone-completes-12-year-senior-notes-offeringOn June 1, 2022, Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX) announced that it had completed its previously announced offering of €500,000,000 of 3.500% senior notes due 2034 of Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., its indirect subsidiary.Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Z9899b896-1abd-4356-b8a8-223b0fbb661fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/dentalook-acquires-barrie-dental-clinicOn May 31, 2022, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") closed a transaction in which its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Inc., completed an investment in a dental practice located in Barrie, Ontario.Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 Z69455ce0-cbe8-47e8-b8c8-6022baac8a6bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/dentalook-acquires-red-deer-dental-clinicOn May 12, 2022, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") closed a transaction in which its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Inc., completed an investment in a dental practice located in Red Deer, Alberta.Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 Z905acd7f-2d8a-4cbe-9c31-bbc8ad65b2d8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/plant-based-acquires-cgoc-management-corpOn May 12, 2022, Plant-Based Investment Corp. (CSE: PBIC) ("PBIC"), acquired all of the outstanding shares of CGOC Management Corp., its management company, from three vendors, for $1.4 million.Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 Z99cf8da2-4ed7-43b2-982e-ea72a9072ed3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/sencrop-advised-on-its-series-b-roundOur France team has advised French ag-tech start-up Sencrop on its $18 million Series B funding round, led by Israeli fund JVP.Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 Z1908bad1-668f-447c-881b-46f893af5a53https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/m-a-and-private-equity-team-advises-ventechFounded in 2019 by Simon Bouchez, Perrine El Koury and Gautier Machelon, Reveal is the first French platform for partnerships, marketing and sales teams to generate revenue through their ecosystem.Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 Z61d85443-0a21-47d9-a9b6-3b1829f044fbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/novacap-backed-gti-transport-acquires-foxconnOn April 21, 2022, GTI Transport Solutions Inc. ("GTI"), a portfolio company of Novacap, announced its cross-border acquisition of Foxconn Logistics.Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Z16151be7-83dc-4232-b1cc-01c849c744d1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/gridiron-capital-invests-in-vertical-supply-groupOn April 12, 2022, Gridiron Capital, LLC announced an investment in Vertical Supply Group ("VSG").Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Z8b7918de-4646-4517-967c-dd43c220c958https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/dentalook-acquires-north-battleford-dental-clinicOn April 6, 2022, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") closed a transaction in which its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Inc., completed an investment in a dental practice located in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Z284aa50c-74b9-408c-b6a2-7bb84e71ae73https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2022/educapital-advised-on-investment-in-invivoxWe have advised Invivox on the completion of a €7 million series A round led by Edtech fund Educapital, MACSF group, and long-standing investors Bpifrance and ISAI.Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Z2d9a3194-4336-489f-9d37-0a9a0469e0f9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/dentalook-acquires-burlington-dental-clinicOn March 22, 2022, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") closed a transaction in which its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Inc., completed an investment in a dental practice located in Burlington, Ontario.Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Z2e4d5ee6-9465-49d9-abd3-bb61ae5ae366https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/fortino-capital-investment-in-flowlityFounded in 2019 by Jean-Baptiste Clouard and Karim Benchaaboun, Flowlity is a French company specializing in SaaS software for supply chain planning.Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Z1de945d5-0484-433b-9d7f-fc42db37dd51https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/routethis-announces-series-a-investment-roundOn February 22, 2022, RouteThis Inc. announced that it had raised a $25 million Series A investment round led by venture firm Inovia Capital. The round also included participation from Intel Capital, Round13, Garage Capital and Ken Miller Capital.Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Z9f672455-e3ef-4d1d-901a-6a3bead51356https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/sol-global-acquires-stock-of-jones-soda-coOn February 18, 2022, SOL Global Investments Corp. acquired 17,222,195 common shares in the capital of Jones Soda Co., a company which markets and distributes premium craft beverages, in connection with the reverse takeover of Pinestar Gold Inc. and the listing of the common shares of Jones Soda, as the resulting issuer, on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "Transaction").Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Zabc48d16-91fd-4dec-9dda-16f2a79f282ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/corporate-activity-a-strong-start-to-2022Our corporate team has enjoyed a strong start to 2022 following an extremely active 2021. Find out more about some of the recent highlights we're proud to have worked on.Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:55:00 Z521f94a6-b55c-4074-8fa9-50aa4577f1f5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/gowling-wlg-france-advises-safran-corporate-venturGowling WLG France advises Safran Corporate Ventures and Engie New Ventures on their investment in Ineratec, a German start-up specializing in carbon-neutral synthetic fuels.Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Z5cf7bee6-bdf1-4b29-96da-b31cd72f6a01https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/ngif-cleantech-invests-in-galatea-technologiesOn February 1, 2022, NGIF Cleantech Ventures, a Canadian venture capital fund investing in cleantech innovation in the natural gas sector, announced an equity investment in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company Galatea Technologies Inc. ("Galatea").Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Z8e13e8b9-e190-4507-a521-62ffae150c51https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/management-buyout-of-inbox-insightGowling WLG's private equity team has advised UK SME investor Mobeus on its £17.7m investment in relation to the management buyout of B2B marketing company Inbox Insight.Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Z7ca3cffe-2949-4215-9920-cea8f6cac62bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2022/blackstone-completes-senior-notes-offeringOn January 10, 2022, Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX) announced that it had completed its previously announced offering of US$500 million of 2.550% senior notes due 2032 and US$1.0 billion of 3.200% senior notes due 2052 of Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., its indirect subsidiary.Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Ze847f53d-4666-49cf-ada7-2cda3dc15551https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/french-training-app-marmelade-s-seed-roundLaunched in 2017, Marmelade is the first French quiz-app that provides knowledge and training to temporary workers in the fields of construction, public works, and fibre optic networks.Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Z0e331dbe-0a54-40e6-ab7b-bd4f0974cefdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/mawson-closes-public-offering-of-common-sharesOn December 9, 2021, Mawson Gold Limited (TSX: MAW) (Frankfurt: MXR) (PINK: MWSNF) announced that it had closed its previously announced public offering (issued pursuant to a preliminary prospectus supplement to its short form base shelf prospectus dated March 13, 2020), raising gross proceeds of $5,500,050. Red Cloud Securities Inc. and Sprott Capital Partners LP acted as the co-lead agents with respect to the offering.Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Z12f11033-1299-47b3-9118-87e41845b45ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2021/canada-fights-against-child-and-forced-labourOn Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2021, Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne introduced Bill S-211 in Canada's Senate. Bill S-211 is An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff.Wed, 08 Dec 2021 20:39:00 Z86d8e186-11c1-4bc7-9040-f017896239d7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2021/house-of-lithium-leads-series-b-roundOn December 8, 2021, electric motorcycle manufacturer Damon Motors announced a successful US$30 million Series B funding round led by House of Lithium along with several strategic partners.Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Z6f88cfe0-bf6b-4da9-85e3-b26a2e96ccbchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/dentalook-management-co-acquires-barrie-dental-clOn December 7, 2021, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") announced that its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Management Co., had completed the purchase of 2696971 Ontario Inc., a dental clinic in Barrie, Ontario.Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Z5289b30f-95af-408f-ba70-75945ded5a05https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/gowling-wlg-advises-swiss-impact-fund-quadiaFounded in 1993 and located in Versailles, the Institut supérieur de l'environnement (ISE) has pioneered the higher education in France in the environment and sustainable development sectors.Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Z4e02cff1-ff9e-4b41-8b18-53aceb18680dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/mcrock-capital-leads-funding-round-for-landing-aiOn November 8, 2021, Landing AI™ announced a Series A financing of US$57 million led by McRock Capital, which included investments by Insight Partners, Taiwania Capital, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), Intel Capital, Samsung Catalyst Fund, Far Eastern Group's DRIVE Catalyst, Walsin Lihwa, and AI Fund.Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Zd2a63c84-b940-4bd1-93f6-882395ed2a9chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2021/olive-group-ltd-closes-equity-financingOn November 3, 2021, Olive Group Ltd. closed an equity financing of approximately US$1.5 million with a group of investors.Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Zb387a1c6-a212-477e-9210-c7d561cff953https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/dentalook-acquires-owen-sound-dental-clinicOn October 29, 2021, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") announced that its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Management Co., had completed the purchase of 1589340 Ontario Inc., a dental clinic in Owen Sound, Ontario.Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Zbff097f9-dee4-4a4b-a904-4511b022f8dahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/bridgit-announces-series-b-funding-roundOn October 26, 2021, Bridgit Inc. announced that it had raised $24 million in Series B funding.Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Z20729dd2-61e0-4676-81ce-78776e4b0085https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/hydrogenone-first-private-equity-investmentGowling WLG's energy team has advised clean hydrogen-dedicated investment fund HydrogenOne Capital Growth plc, on its first private equity investment.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:53:00 Z4320a838-f0e0-4f0e-b2a7-30d786b3631dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/trusscore-raises-26-million-series-a-fundingOn October 14, 2021, Trusscore announced that it had raised $26 million in Series A funding. The investment was led by Round 13 Capital from its newly created Earth Tech Fund that will back companies with complementary environmental and commercial mandates.Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Z96c54f51-b025-432b-b757-a4630f981afdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/bunking-inc-closes-first-equity-financingOn September 30, 2021, Bunking Inc., an Ottawa, Ontario-based technology startup, completed its first equity financing with a group of investors.Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Z39e86e9e-e9c6-4993-8952-992da3e2d004https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/mcrock-leads-series-a-financing-for-samdeskOn September 29, 2021, Samdesk announced that it had closed a $13.5 million Series A financing led by McRock Capital ("McRock"), joined by HarbourVest, EDC, and with participation from several existing shareholders.Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Z797a64d8-1c27-45d4-9902-7d455d364726https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/cai-capital-partners-invests-in-ats-servicesOn September 1, 2021, CAI Capital Partners, a Vancouver-based private equity firm, announced that it had closed an investment in ATS Services Ltd. ("ATS"), a leader in the aviation communication services and meteorological observations industry in Canada.Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Z0af66eb4-95ec-4aad-84d0-cb5b108f8421https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2021/sol-global-invests-in-common-c-holdings-lpOn August 24, 2021, SOL Global Investments Corp. ("SOL Global") (CSE: SOL) (OTCPK: SOLCF) (Frankfurt: 9SB) announced that it had completed an investment in Common C Holdings LP, a Michigan-based, Delaware limited partnership that provides support services to state-compliant licensed cannabis operators. SOL Global invested US$20 million, acquiring 1.4 million Class B Common Units of Common C Holdings.Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Z3b572de6-2631-43c0-8567-a1b412d1a5e9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/symboticware-raises-2-8-million-in-seed-financingOn August 18, 2021, Symboticware, a Sudbury, Ontario-based industrial IoT hardware and software company, announced that it had raised $2.8 million in seed financing.Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Zd5d2ea8c-4134-40bc-90b0-0254de336739https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/gowling-wlg-advises-peakspan-capital-on-investmentGowling WLG's global tech sector team has advised PeakSpan Capital on its $15 million Series B investment in Simfoni, a procurement and spend automation platform powered by AI.Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Z07886f9d-1036-4239-b9d8-e5ceb43c4edfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/dentalook-acquires-barrie-dental-clinicOn August 6, 2021, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") announced that its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Management Co., had completed the purchase of Tan Dental Clinique Corporation, a dental clinic in Barrie, Ontario.Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Z5bafb43a-115d-4ce6-b319-23b51f977145https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/blackstone-us2-billion-senior-notes-offeringOn August 4, 2021, Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., a wholly-owned subsidiary of global investment firm Blackstone Inc., issued and sold US$650,000,000 1.625% Senior Notes due 2028, US$800,000,000 2.000% Senior Notes due 2032 and US$550,000,000 2.850% Senior Notes due 2051 (collectively, the "Notes") to various financial institutions for distribution.Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Z10cb55bb-b749-4a14-a2ee-1206164682e1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/khiron-life-sciences-closes-equity-financingOn July 8, 2021, Khiron Life Sciences Corp. ("Khiron" or the "Company") (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF), a vertically integrated cannabis leader with core operations in Latin America and Europe, announced that it had closed its previously announced offering to US institutional investors of units of the Company for aggregate gross proceeds of $12,345,750. A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners and ATB Capital Markets Inc. acted as placement agents for the offering.Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Z2ddbdc74-d9c5-4d72-ab41-18bdf003e1efhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/mcrock-leads-financing-for-triax-technologiesOn June 17, 2021, Triax Technologies, Inc., a leading Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider connecting construction, energy, manufacturing and industrial worksites based in Norwalk, Connecticut, announced that it had raised a Series A equity financing round of US$12.5 million.Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Z78cf53b4-6982-40f7-81c3-7c5629affc99https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/poka-closes-25-million-series-b-roundOn June 7, 2021, Poka announced that it had raised $25 million in Series B financing in support of the company's next phase of growth. 40 North Ventures led the investment with participation from McRock Capital ("McRock") and existing investors SE Ventures, CDPQ, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, and Leclerc.Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Z27ba8547-7e7f-4081-bee7-23a10589020chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/adeptmind-announces-series-a-fundingOn June 3, 2021, Adeptmind, a leading AI retail technology company creating advanced digital discovery solutions for retailers and shopping centres, announced a US$6.2 million Series A investment.Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Z51d3e3d3-d16d-4e28-8d64-d4f8e7338819https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/articles/2021/sustainable-hydrogen-green-and-blue-and-the-eu-ukIn this insight we review the latest developments in the European hydrogen sector and the current policy framework, as well as assess some of the opportunities across Europe.Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:25:00 Zcd108e7c-bef5-44bd-a43c-cbfd756b026fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2021/dentalook-acquires-toronto-dental-clinicOn May 14, 2021, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") announced that its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Management Co., had completed the purchase of substantially all of the assets of Mandeep Atwal Dentistry Professional Corporation, a dental clinic in Toronto, Ontario.Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 Z634d8327-69b6-442c-9e81-59afad81f9f7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/the-carlyle-group-completes-notes-offeringOn May 11, 2021, global investment firm The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ: CG) ("Carlyle") sold $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.625% subordinated notes due 2061 issued by Carlyle Finance L.L.C., its indirect subsidiary. On May 17, 2021, the underwriters exercised their Green Shoe option and purchased an additional US$35 million of subordinated notes.Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 Zbe4bfd06-5abd-45b9-ac58-5f3ec27a1a03https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/otaq-makes-equity-investment-in-blue-lion-labsOn May 11, 2021, marine technology company OTAQ Plc announced a $300,000 equity investment in Blue Lion Labs Ltd., for approximately 10% of Blue Lion's issued ordinary share capital.Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 Zf5d274ba-95c6-4504-9522-1740b092cf91https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/gowling-wlg-advises-cairngorm-on-health-dealGowling WLG has advised private equity firm Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP on its acquisition of E-zec Medical Transport Services (E-zec), England's largest independent provider of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS).Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 Z5d03aede-5a6a-4cd7-97a2-38297245f9a1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/im-cannabis-closes-equity-financingOn May 10, 2021, IM Cannabis Corp. ("IMC" or the "Company") (CSE: IMCC) (NASDAQ: IMCC) announced the closing of its previously announced overnight marketed offering of 6,086,956 common shares of the Company (each an "Offered Share") at a price of US$5.75 per Offered Share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately US$35 million.Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 Zb191dc83-497c-4029-b5d6-ad9ed2155e29https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/archangel-network-of-funds-completes-first-closingOn April 27, 2021, Archangel Network of Funds ("Archangel"), a new angel investment network founded by a consortium of superangels, announced that it had completed an oversubscribed first closing with commitments of over $10 million.Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Zfdf863f5-f22b-46df-8950-9a715a31b4e0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/mcrock-co-leads-plus-one-robotics-financingOn April 27, 2021, Plus One Robotics Inc. ("Plus One") announced a US$33 million Series B funding round.Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Z6382f21c-885a-4900-923c-b8b3802e2998https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/cortec-sells-majority-stake-in-chs-to-flexpointOn April 22, 2021, Canadian Hospital Specialties, a leading specialty distributor and manufacturer of medical and surgical products, announced that it had received a strategic investment from Flexpoint Ford, a private equity investment firm specializing in the healthcare and financial services industries.Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Zead14397-81b4-4033-bab4-1350cea299f4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/dejero-announces-successful-recapitalizationOn April 21, 2021, Dejero announced a $60 million minority recapitalization of the business, led by Vertu Capital. Vertu partnered with Ubicom Ventures Ltd., a special purpose investment entity in partnership with Dejero management, to complete the transaction and pave the way for accelerating the company's growth.Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Z5b41b771-78c9-48eb-a53a-3eabf9e74320https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/mcrock-participates-in-series-b-funding-roundOn April 20, 2021, Dott (emTransit B.V.) announced the signing of an $85 million Series B funding round comprised of a mix of equity and asset-backed debt financing.Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Zd8f30c44-dba2-4704-a004-9e2c3ee190adhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/luminate-capital-partners-makes-investmentOn April 20, 2021, Luminate Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on enterprise software, announced a strategic growth investment in Axonify, a leader in frontline employee training software.Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Zb6225410-7ec4-4eee-ae21-051e7808e08chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/dentalook-acquires-hygiene-corporationOn April 20, 2021, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") announced that its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Management Co., had completed the purchase of Freedom Hygiene Corporation and its affiliated dental practice clinic in Thunder Bay, Ontario.Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Zb56652b8-fc0d-4b95-9738-29f81cb60441https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2021/brandproject-invests-in-acid-leagueOn April 5, 2021, BrandProject announced that it had partnered with InvestEco Capital to raise $4.8 million in Series A funding for Acid League Inc.Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Z54cbecf9-b9de-4dd7-9d74-5821de585887https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/dentalook-acquires-ontario-dental-clinicOn March 31, 2021, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") announced that its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Management Co., had completed the purchase of 1810117 Ontario Inc., a dental clinic in Toronto, Ontario.Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z85a6412c-030c-46c6-9354-210d1328c0d1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/dentalook-acquires-toronto-dental-clinic-1On March 31, 2021, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") announced that its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Management Co., had completed the purchase of 1810117 Ontario Inc., a dental clinic in Toronto, Ontario.Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z9791ca5c-2617-4d84-ac6f-4ac1694f03c4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2021/canada-updates-national-security-reviewOn March 24, 2021, Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry issued updated national security review guidelines under the Investment Canada Act.  The guidelines explain the government's approach to assessing potential national security risks posed by foreign investments and strongly encourage investors to notify the government of their investments at least 45 days before closing in certain circumstances.Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Zbb8566be-093d-421f-8741-15e718b89ba9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/athena-software-acquired-by-social-solutionsOn March 18, 2021, Social Solutions Global, the leading provider of cloud software for nonprofit and public sector social service organizations, announced that it had completed its previously announced acquisition of Athena Software, a leading case management software solution.Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z6830ba39-f950-4289-a99d-79be88bf86e9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/gowling-wlg-assists-cairngorm-capital-on-dealsA team of legal experts from Gowling WLG has advised specialist private investment firm Cairngorm Capital Partners (Cairngorm Capital) and its portfolio company on the completion of three acquisitions and the arrangement of £124 million of debt facilities.Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z30b44581-21fe-4bde-a5ae-05005c1a26d9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/elastrin-receives-seed-funding-from-kizooOn March 4, 2021, Kizoo Technology Capital of Germany announced that it had provided seed funding for Elastrin Therapeutics.Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z88a94d91-01a4-4df5-a873-07087cb12aebhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/somadetect-secures-series-a-fundingOn March 3, 2021, SomaDetect Inc. and Ag Capital Canada ("ACC") announced that $6 million venture capital financing will be used to accelerate commercialization of the dairy industry's only in-line sensor for milk quality, reproductive status and herd health.Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z4d7ef4d3-f241-487d-9251-015951499f23https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/entrepreneurial-equity-invests-in-ya-ya-foodsOn March 2, 2021, Chicago-based private equity firm Entrepreneurial Equity Partners LLC announced that it had invested in Ya YA Foods Corporation alongside the Abbas Al-Ali family which will maintain a significant ownership stake.Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z3ff92517-a7c3-49a2-ae3b-f20c33e31173https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/chs-acquires-all-product-lines-from-roxonOn February 16, 2021, Canadian Hospital Specialties Limited ("CHS") announced the acquisition of all product lines (excluding urology products) from Roxon Medi-Tech Ltd.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Z43c66902-21f8-41b6-9d31-02cf0ad8e742https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2021/mine-finance-in-africaIn this article, we explore exactly what royalties and streams are, and assess why miners should consider them as part of their capital structureTue, 09 Feb 2021 13:13:00 Zd95bed05-6457-4aeb-b17b-c0d463528921https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/crown-realty-v-limited-completes-initial-closingOn February 9, 2021, Crown Realty Partners ("Crown") announced that it had launched its fifth value-add fund, Crown Realty V Limited Partnership ("Fund V"), and completed its first closing with $140 million of commitments from both institutional groups and family offices.Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Z2dddf198-6a43-45c2-98e1-57bcb378aa95https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/burloak-tool-die-acquired-by-summit-ridgeOn February 5, 2021, private equity firm Summit Ridge Capital acquired Burloak Tool & Die Ltd. ("BTD").Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Za91d0b88-b0da-4195-ac48-c4e5f0b35e8ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/on-demand-webinars/2021/mine-finance-in-africaGowling WLG Partner and Head of Natural Resources Charles Bond joins 121 Mining Investment Online to chair discussions on mine financing projects in Africa, exploring the potential for capital investors seeking to maximise value on the continent.Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Zf346e6b7-dd4b-41b2-ab8d-13c5d0369521https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/veerum-raises-7-4-million-in-growth-capitalOn February 3, 2021, VEERUM announced a $7.4 million Series A funding round led by BDC's Industrial Innovation Venture Fund and Builders VC.Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Z5422714d-1e69-4217-bb40-330172787172https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/flosonics-medical-closes-financing-roundOn February 2, 2021, Flosonics Medical announced the close of a US$14 million funding round led by Arboretum Ventures and including participation from existing investors iGan Partners and Genesys Capital.Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Zc36a0420-08d5-4997-af2f-21a2cb0c4a4fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2021/innodem-closes-series-a-financing-roundOn January 19, 2021, Innodem Neurosciences announced that it had closed a Series A financing round led by Morningside Ventures to support the development and commercialization of its proprietary, patented, digital biomarking technology of neurodegenerative diseases.Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Zffa99673-955a-4c92-af02-02fe8f9f6057https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2021/alternative-mine-financingProduction linked lending has become a staple of mining finance - particularly for base and precious metals. The two dominant production linked models are often described as Royalty arrangements and Streaming arrangements.Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:39:00 Z3e649625-6395-40f8-bc8b-7dc01a57b9cbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/the-real-brokerage-closes-strategic-investmentOn December 2, 2020, The Real Brokerage Inc. (TSXV: REAX) (OTCQX: REAXF) ("Real") closed a US$20 million equity investment by Insight Partners through the purchase of common share purchase warrants of Real as well as preferred equity units issued by a newly-formed US subsidiary of Real, REAL PIPE LLC, which are exchangeable for common shares of Real.Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Zb5dd62b8-9d7c-435b-89a0-bdc5d8f1df7ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2020/gowling-wlg-advises-ad-education-two-acquisitionsGowling WLG's team in France has advised AD Education in connection with its two latest acquisitions.Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Zca5543ef-bae4-4ee6-9a0c-fc75cf278987https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/geeq-secures-financingOn October 23, 2020, Geeq Corporation announced the close of its equity funding round led by Impact Venture Capital. Geeq is Impact Venture Capital's first blockchain portfolio company.Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Z9b89e2c5-998c-4a6a-bdb5-1dc48c5df69ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/district-ventures-invests-in-province-apothecaryOn October 20, 2020, District Ventures Capital ("District Ventures") announced that it had closed an equity investment with Province Apothecary Inc., a Canadian clean beauty brand which produces organic skincare products.Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Za592e132-843f-4b0e-8043-a003109c8849https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/praemo-secures-4-5-million-in-new-fundingOn October 9, 2020, McRock iNFund LP, an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) venture capital fund managed by McRock Capital, announced that it had increased its investment in Kitchener-based Praemo Inc., an innovative prescriptive analytics company that provides AI-based solutions for industrial operations.Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Zb3889843-aea9-495c-8ae8-1ba567f9466ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2020/ontario-business-laws-modernized-shareholder-apprThe Ontario Government is proposing to amend the Ontario Business Corporations Act in an effort to allow both public and private Ontario corporations to operate with more flexibility.Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Z3a038ed6-63f9-48d4-a772-0e6a1d73e522https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/gridiron-capital-invests-in-cubiiOn October 6, 2020, Gridiron Capital, LLC, announced a new partnership with Cubii, a DTC-driven creator of innovative fitness equipment and approachable wellness solutions.Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Z415244ee-9a76-49bc-aac3-3d1e927a2eabhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/aga-financial-group-sells-interest-to-novacapOn October 5, 2020, Novacap announced that it had acquired an interest in AGA Financial Group Inc. ("AGA").Mon, 05 Oct 2020 17:50:00 Zbc41754e-69db-434e-8610-995591293e48https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/northwood-completes-second-acquisitionOn September 17, 2020, Northwood Capital Partners Inc. (Northwood) acquired Northstar Propane Ltd. (Northstar).Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Z36b67492-a13e-4273-a28d-e64062385470https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/pamlico-capital-completes-growth-investmentOn September 16, 2020, Pamlico Capital ("Pamlico") and the management team of ISAAC Instruments Inc. ("ISAAC" or the "Company") announced that Pamlico had completed a growth investment in the Company. Co-founders Jacques DeLarochellière, David Brillon and Jean-Sébastien Bouchard will maintain significant ownership in ISAAC and will continue to manage the growth of the Company alongside its current management team.Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Z759457b2-c811-4f5b-bd22-85a5a3debd2chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/canadian-hospital-specialties-makes-acquisitionOn September 2, 2020, Canadian Hospital Specialties Limited ("CHS") announced its acquisition of the company formerly known as MedQuest Medical Inc. ("MedQuest") and the following product lines: Pacific Drainage Bottles, Uresil Catheters, LSL Kits, Medionics Kits, Gentherm Patient Temperature Management and PFM products.Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Zf633dd44-e5eb-411f-9fec-84970e12b5e9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/mill-street-sells-controlling-interestOn September 1, 2020, Mill Street & Co. ("Millstreet") of Thornhill, Ontario completed the sale of GNI Management Group Inc. ("Great Northern Insulation" or "GNI") to Ironbridge Equity Partners ("Ironbridge").Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Zac29228a-6189-4327-975c-78dfa2b3651ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/northpond-ventures-co-leads-financing-roundOn August 27, 2020, Triumvira Immunologics Inc. successfully completed a US$55 million Series A financing round. The financing was co-led by Northpond Ventures, LLC and Leaps by Bayer, the impact investment unit of Bayer AG. Additional investors include Oceanpine Capital and Viva Biotech Holdings, and existing investors include Bloom Burton & Co. and the Centre for Commercialization of Cancer Immunotherapy (C3i).Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 Za23f41b2-3272-41dc-8884-c578e1af3fc1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/acto-technologies-closes-series-a-roundOn August 27, 2020, ACTO Technologies Inc., the omnichannel education and engagement platform for life sciences, announced the closing of a $11.5 million Series A round led by Resolve Growth Partners, a Baltimore-based growth equity firm focused on software entrepreneurs. The round also included strategic funding from new investor Salesforce Ventures, as well as follow-on investment from existing investor Panache Ventures.Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 Z2aec683d-904e-4657-b474-4025aeb7181ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/fortai-secures-1-million-investmentOn August 6, 2020, The Sudbury Catalyst Fund, a $5 million seed capital co-investment fund based in the City of Greater Sudbury, announced the closing of its first investment of $250,000 in FORTAI, a Sudbury-based startup.Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 Z1bd78048-2547-453c-a848-7cbfb93278f5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/novacap-acquires-interest-in-fortnineOn August 6, 2020, Novacap announced that it had acquired an interest in Montreal-based FortNine (fortnine.ca), a leading e-commerce platform for motorcycle, dirt bike, ATV, snowmobile and other powersports gear, accessories and parts.Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 Z23c115cc-b85b-4d3c-bfe1-a330448266afhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/newark-venture-partners-seed-funding-roundOn August 5, 2020, Toronto-based FleetOps raised $6 million in seed funding. The round was co-led by Inspired Capital and Resolute Ventures, along with Hike Ventures, Basecamp Fund, Newark Venture Partners, BCF Ventures, Panache Ventures and Brian Thomas.Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 Ze95ac3d5-955e-4cca-883d-e5d496fbd375https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/district-ventures-invests-in-queen-street-bakeryOn August 5, 2020, Queen Street Bakery, a Canadian food startup disrupting the gluten free industry, announced that it had secured a new strategic equity partner in District Ventures Capital.Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 Z711a7041-1166-4b26-9a5f-102054431386https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/iconiq-capital-makes-strategic-growth-investmentOn July 28, 2020, Vancouver-based ecMarket Inc. dba Conexiom, the leading provider of sales order and invoice automation solutions, announced that it had received a strategic growth investment from ICONIQ Capital, LLC. ICONIQ joined existing investor, Luminate Capital, which retained a majority stake.Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Z347ec9d0-85d9-4cb7-ac34-0f45b420fbcdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/dentalook-management-acquires-ontario-dental-juneOn June 15, 2020, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") announced that its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Management Co., had completed the purchase of 2539986 Ontario Inc., a dental clinic in the Province of Ontario.Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Z33fa1769-8b5e-4e26-937b-2a174d304446https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/mcrock-fund-ii-reaches-112-millionOn June 4, 2020, McRock Capital held a subsequent close on its latest venture capital fund, McRock Fund II LP, dedicated to investing in the global trend around the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT).Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Z8e214fce-9a70-4074-a577-379d07c0a52chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/invixium-raises-3-million-in-series-b-financingOn May 28, 2020, Invixium Inc., a biometric security products manufacturer that focuses on access control and workforce digitalization technology, closed a $3 million Series B financing. The funding was raised from Export Development Canada (EDC), as well as existing investors McRock Capital, BDC Capital, and Connecticut Innovations.Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 Z82bc7159-99cd-43bf-a806-5fb65db782e9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/mcrock-capital-leads-us10-million-financingOn May 20, 2020, McRock Fund II LP, the latest Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) venture capital fund managed by McRock Capital, announced that it had led the US$10 million financing in Texas-based ThoughtTrace, Inc. The round included investments from Chevron Technology Ventures and existing investor Altira Group.Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 Z8cf2997a-1b84-4b01-9064-146d29a857c9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/on-demand-webinars/2020/estate-planning-in-the-covid-eraThe global pandemic has brought heightened awareness of the need for individuals to revisit and update their estate plans.Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 Zb138c23d-a98d-4db7-80e3-0c85939bf70chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2020/gt-ss-capital-canada-inc-steel-city-shredOn April 22, 2020, GT & SS Capital Canada Inc., a private equity investment firm based in Bolton, Ontario, acquired Steel City Shred, a privately-owned auto shredding company based in Hamilton, Ontario.Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:43:00 Z839d63c6-3299-46c6-9230-648d68d1d4d2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2020/coronavirus-announcing-the-future-fundOn 20 April 2020 the UK Government announced the £500 million 'Future Fund', a Coronavirus related loan facility aimed at 'early stage' UK companies.Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Z070526ae-ae2e-4b1c-ab63-e37811ce6364https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-where-are-the-uk-m-a-opportunitiesIn this insight our experts give views on where is the UK M&A market now? Where (and for who) are the UK M&A opportunities over the next 12 months most likely to be?Wed, 08 Apr 2020 09:02:00 Z95588ea0-0528-4293-bc30-09a1a5940e94https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-distressed-m-a-opportunitiesThe COVID-19 crisis is already showing signs of pushing the UK economy into recession, has undoubtedly impacted the M&A market in the UK and increased the likelihood of businesses entering into insolvency proceedings.Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Zfac85d53-5d11-4283-b0dd-4ef40da09d33https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2020/esg-new-ethical-lens-on-private-equityIn the wake of global crises and changing investor demographics, investment decisions are moving away from the traditionally exclusive focus on financial gain.Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Z1378ec64-bf26-483a-b40f-3d6bae8e8ca2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/northwood-capital-partners-completes-acquisitionOn March 26, 2020, in its inaugural acquisition, Northwood Capital Partners Inc. (Northwood) acquired Tidewater Propane o/a Midwest Propane (Midwest).Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Z8a5e7393-3bec-4927-8262-9129d01fc8e1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-government-funding-schemesIn response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has set out a number of initiatives which provide a package of funding related measures to support public services, people and businesses during this time.Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Za9b08532-e2fc-4f0d-aba7-894b6b96dd6bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-agms-and-other-general-meetingsWhat should people do when it comes to AGMs in light of COVID-19.Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Z292e349e-124a-4e48-b3e2-5eaa3f713742https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/articles/2020/coronavirus-a-new-regulatory-risk-facing-uk-firmsOn 4 March 2020, the FCA published a statement in which it made clear its expectations of firms having adequate contingency plans in place to deal with major events, including the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Z4c127222-b1d3-4de9-98c3-7576d07dae74https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2020/failure-to-get-share-valuationOur Private Equity team discusses the importance of leaver valuation and the enforceability of restrictive covenants in shareholders' agreements.Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Zdc280b7a-504d-440d-990d-13e7dcbb802fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/draper-esprit-sells-pod-pointThe corporate team at Gowling WLG advised Draper Esprit, one of Europe's leading venture capital firms, on the sale of Pod Point to EDF Energy.Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Z788fe965-13e8-483d-a230-07baedc1600dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2020/miovision-attracts-120-million-in-fundingOn Jan. 28, 2020, Miovision Technologies Inc announced that it had completed a $120 million minority funding round led by TELUS Ventures and supported by a syndicate of investors led by McRock Capital.Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Za2600811-80e4-4b52-be53-ba6ed2132491https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2019/technology-based-reverberations-the-impact-on-newEarlier this year, our private equity team identified the technology sector to be an area gaining increasing momentum throughout 2019 for both Canadian and international investors. In August, we assisted McRock Capital in its $80 million initial closing of its second venture capital fund, dedicated solely to investing in the global trend around the Industrial Internet of Things.Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Z8cb2ccab-2f43-41f2-909f-e5eb5fc4a722https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/dentalook-management-co-acquires-dental-clinicOn Dec. 3, 2019, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") announced that its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Management Co., had completed the purchase of 102092285 Saskatchewan Ltd., a dental clinic in the Province of Saskatchewan.Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Za61efdd6-a290-4f2c-8de0-0bce1abe86d5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/apus-energy-sells-three-subsidiaries-to-conradApus Energy sells three subsidiaries to Conrad Energy.Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Z36db04dc-4afb-473f-b544-aa03fb87a3c6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/gowling-wlg-advises-on-grant-stone-acquisitionA team from Gowling WLG has advised private equity firm Cairngorm Capital on its acquisition of Grant & Stone Limited.Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Z04b29888-d998-4c69-8971-7081e21b40dahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/gowling-wlg-advised-itsGowling WLG (France) advised International Technology Solutions (ITS) in a significant capital raising by Scallog.Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Zbebbbe12-36a7-49e8-bb6a-c0f7c1cf2d57https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/dentalook-management-acquires-two-dental-clinicsOn Nov. 1, 2019, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. ("Newlook") announced that its main dental acquisition vehicle and management company, Dentalook Management Co., had completed the purchase of 102090002 Saskatchewan Ltd. and 102090008 Saskatchewan Ltd., each a dental clinic in the Province of Saskatchewan.Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Z99723fa8-3c52-4f31-b285-f1719d6d8a37https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2019/who-will-pay-the-costs-of-cryptoasset-regulationWe explore the FCA's recent proposals for how it intends to recover the costs of its new role from the very cryptoasset businesses it will supervise, which cryptoasset businesses will be subject to FCA supervision and what those firms need to be doing to register with the FCA.Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:00:00 Z31b06d84-9ef7-4aa2-af2b-af4a6967f3b3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/pason-and-werklund-invests-in-intelligent-wellheadOn Oct. 2, 2019, Pason Systems Inc. announced that it had entered into an agreement to invest $25 million to acquire a minority interest in Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Z3718da22-9439-4b22-807b-cee44974f8f0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2019/looking-back-to-look-forward-private-equityAlthough 2018 was marked with economic and trade uncertainty, not least due to NAFTA negotiations and Brexit withdrawal proposals, private equity (PE) investment in Canada remained high at $22.3 billion over 543 transactions.Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Ze84bbaa9-6301-4131-ad19-2cd0b6c121e3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/articles/2019/fca-publishes-final-rules-on-extension-of-the-smcrThe FCA published its Final Rules on the extension of the SMCR to all solo-regulated firms in July 2019Thu, 26 Sep 2019 11:03:00 Z2d3495ff-e624-4790-8c8d-a055042d8181https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/the-carlyle-group-completes-notes-offeringOn Sept. 19, 2019, global investment firm The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ: CG) ("Carlyle") issued and sold $425 million of 3.500% senior notes due 2029 of Carlyle Finance Subsidiary L.L.C., its indirect subsidiary. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Carlyle and its indirect subsidiaries Carlyle Holdings I L.P., Carlyle Holdings II L.P. and Carlyle Holdings III L.P.Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Zaae8175b-a2bf-4be7-a624-625b29642bc4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/fraser-mackenzie-merchant-capital-portfolio-companOn September 10, 2019, Fraser Mackenzie Merchant Capital (“FMMC”), through its portfolio company Vision Utility Services, Inc., acquired the business and assets of Utility Pro, Inc.Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Z82175264-fec5-404a-88a4-2ec446311e2fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/sourced-group-closes-20-million-financingOn Sept. 10, 2019, Sourced Group announced that it has closed a $20 million financing. Toronto-based venture capital firm Round 13 Capital led the financing with participation from Comerica Bank and HSBC. This financing is the first institutional investment for privately held Sourced Group, which has been self-funded since its founding in 2010.Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Z11d03485-7bdc-4bd7-a220-38636487789fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/blackstone-completes-notes-offeringOn Sept. 10, 2019, Blackstone (NYSE: BX) completed its previously announced offering of US$500 million of 2.500% senior notes due 2030 and US$400 million of 3.500% senior notes due 2049 of Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., its indirect subsidiary.Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Zaaf345ef-0ec4-4b2e-95a8-191290f8515fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/mcrock-capital-launches-industrial-internetOn Aug. 30, 2019, McRock Capital held an initial closing on its second venture capital fund, McRock Fund II LP, dedicated to investing in the global trend around the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT).  For the initial closing, the new Fund reached over 80% of its targeted $100 million.Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Zc0507b10-d1c2-4299-b3e7-59224ec6cee7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/mcrock-capital-leads-funding-for-praemoOn Aug. 22, 2019, Praemo Inc. announced the $3.5 million Series A funding round for the company's revolutionary Razor™ technology, led by McRock Capital Corporation.Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Zf4612a88-02d8-4e0e-b96f-b26a1a8c96dahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/mucci-farms-acquires-orangeline-farmsOn August 21, 2019, Novacap's portfolio company Mucci Farms announced that it had acquired controlling interest of Leamington, Ontario-based Orangeline Farms, including its existing greenhouse and warehouse facilities, and additional land with plans for expansion.Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Z97dbd98b-ca21-4635-a401-3bd1504a0123https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/rhi-group-and-m33-growth-make-strategic-investmentOn Aug. 8, 2019, reebee announced that RHI Group Inc. in partnership with M33 Growth, LLC, had made a significant investment in the company.Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Zdb9d0989-2cf2-4619-96f7-b33977a04ccdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/absorb-software-completes-cross-border-acquisitionAbsorb Software is a learning technology company based in Calgary, Alberta, with global offices in London, Dublin, Shanghai, Sydney, Boston, Tampa and Salt Lake City.Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Zd57a36ff-9b2e-43f6-9341-d1bd1da56bcdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/newlook-capital-forms-dentalook-and-8-practicesOn Aug. 6, 2019, North American private equity firm Newlook Capital Inc. announced the completion of its investment in eight dental practices in Ontario and Saskatchewan through a multi-layered corporate structure. Newlook formed Newlook Capital Dental Services Trust to raise capital for the transaction as well as for future acquisitions. Dentalook Management Co. was formed as the main acquisition vehicle and management company in respect of the dental practices acquired.Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Z90dc01f9-bb68-4438-bdd2-a1d9c03361ddhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/gowling-wlg-advises-cairngorm-capital-partnersGowling WLG has advised Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) on its acquisition of Millbrook (Millbrook) Healthcare as its first investment in the assisted living sector.Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Zaa2205c9-9a2a-4716-b06f-aae5fe906ef0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/gowling-wlg-advises-panoramic-growth-equityGowling WLG has advised Panoramic Growth Equity, on its £1.5 million Series A investment into healthy snacking company Freed Foods Limited.Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Zd0b09ccb-7a9b-4dea-b1df-2bf920c65c8chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/gowling-wlg-advises-nvm-private-equityGowling WLG has advised NVM Private Equity (NVM) on its £7 million investment into Chemigraphic, the leading provider of EMS to the fast-growth medical technology, defence and power systems sectors.Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Zf6581666-0da9-45a4-9b0f-fba5b869f8a1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/atlantic-street-capital-portfolio-company-gat-airOn June 28, 2019, Georgia-based GAT Airline Ground Support (“GAT”), a portfolio company of Atlantic Street Capital, acquired British Columbia-based Strategic Aviation Holdings Ltd. (“Strategic Aviation”). The merged businesses will continue to operate under their current brands and be identified as a GAT company.Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Z80b95df3-a47f-4a05-b1e1-a99a217a222bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/canadian-hospital-specialties-acquires-ryan-medicaOn June 26, 2019, Canadian Hospital Specialties Limited ("CHS"), a portfolio company of private equity firm Cortec Group, acquired Ryan Medical Distributors Inc., a privately-owned Canadian distributor specializing in premium medical products for cardiac surgery and perfusion.Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Z899badc4-bae0-4c0f-be40-4f74afd4a179https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/lgbt-investing-group-gaingels-makes-firstLGBT investing group Gaingels has invested $360,000 in a $20 million Series B financing by Borrowell, a Toronto-based fintech company, representing its first investment in a Canadian company. Borrowell provides free credit scores and reports to users, along with personal loans and referrals for credit cards and mortgages.Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Z39da53c6-9079-4913-9008-a249ed4409c7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/gowling-wlg-advises-equiom-on-new-funding-dealGowling WLG has advised long-standing client Equiom on its partnership with global alternative investment firm, Värde Partners.Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Zcc0d9aa3-742d-43f7-ae3d-05723ba3d7bbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/weever-apps-closes-1-million-equity-roundOn June 4, 2019, GreenSky Capital Inc. announced that its affiliated venture fund, the GreenSky Accelerator Fund III, and MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) had co-led a $1 million equity investment round in Weever Apps Inc. GreenSky Capital, through its affiliated venture funds, the GreenSky Accelerator Fund I and the GreenSky Accelerator Fund II, led Weever's first institutional funding round in 2018.Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Ze91fe543-01af-42f9-85ff-b8d98b9843f2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/wikileaf-technologies-closes-reverse-takeoverOn May 30, 2019, Wikileaf Technologies Inc. (formerly Kona Capital Ltd.) (“Wikileaf”) announced the closing of its reverse takeover transaction with One Web Services Inc. (“OWS”), the owner and operator of the Seattle-based cannabis price comparison website Wikileaf.com.Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Z9cbe5ceb-df1d-449e-851a-5da092f1bb03https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/silversmith-capital-partners-leads-investmentOn May 16, 2019, PDFTron Systems announced that it had secured a US$71 million investment led by Silversmith Capital Partners.Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 Zad8ffa2f-a671-4d1a-b87a-bbb30b38cf32https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/newell-brands-divests-process-solutionsOn May 1, 2019, Newell Brands Inc. completed its divestiture of Process Solutions to an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC.Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 Z290f9632-c40b-439d-afff-abdfaa3bb235https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/gridiron-capital-acquires-jacent-strategicOn April 25, 2019, Lariat Partners announced the sale of Jacent, North America's leading retail merchandising expert, to Gridiron Capital.Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Z836ef78a-5c24-46ee-a0d8-a5c8f2411d94https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/blackstone-completes-10-year-notes-offeringOn April 10, 2019, Blackstone (NYSE: BX) completed its previously announced offering of €600 million of 1.500% senior notes due 2029 of Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., its indirect subsidiary.Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Zdadb6904-a553-4a62-8cd2-daf5b005769ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2019/a-z-glossary-private-equity-and-venture-capitalA-Z glossary explaining the key terms used in private equity and venture capital.Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 Z88a1a5bf-1e5f-44b2-b792-37e9903789b5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/gowling-wlg-advised-ldc-on-investment-dealOn 19 February 2019, Evolution Funding announced that it had secured investment to support its expansion from leading mid-market private equity firm LDC.Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 Zaf76a787-b00b-46ff-857a-5d53bc9deb3ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/lxrandco-closes-non-brokered-private-placementOn March 4, 2019, LXRandCo, Inc., announced it had completed its previously announced non-brokered private placement to Toronto-based investment firm Gibraltar & Company, Inc., Gibraltar Brands, Inc. and Gibraltar Ventures Fund One Limited Partnership and Star Orange Enterprise Pte. Ltd.Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 Z8ab53e19-dcac-40ac-9131-a46aaf436fc9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/gowling-wlg-advises-rigby-group-over-fluidone-saleInternational law firm Gowling WLG has advised Rigby Group on the sale of leading data connectivity platform FluidOne Limited to Livingbridge for an undisclosed sum.Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Z57b6dff5-5b5d-4931-b9d3-8a00cc6b9969https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/general-catalyst-leads-series-a-venture-round-forOn February 27, 2019, Flashfood announced that it had raised an undisclosed venture round lead by General Catalyst. Gowling WLG advised General Catalyst in Canada with respect to this investment.Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Zb9fb5173-00a2-4547-8ee9-b003bfbc38f6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/novacap-backed-gti-transport-solutions-acquires-diOn February 11, 2019, GTI Transport Solutions Inc. (GTI), a Novacap-backed company, announced that it was acquiring the business of Precision Specialized Division Inc. (PSD), a division of Precision Truck Lines Inc.Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Z9f175fed-c3ea-418e-9e92-4e5b881c3ef9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/avison-young-advised-on-acquisition-of-gvaGowling WLG has advised Avison Young, the world's fastest-growing commercial real estate services firm, on its acquisition of GVA.Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Z75a441b9-61e4-4221-bdcc-5059ec9f3bd6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2019/giftcraft-completes-recapitalizationOn January 14, 2019, Giftcraft Ltd. announced a significant recapitalization and new partnership with CID Capital and ORIX Mezzanine & Private Equity.Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Zf2766b29-03a7-41b5-bc43-b14712e60046https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2018/gowling-wlg-advises-avison-young-on-gva-dealGowling WLG has advised Avison Young on its definitive agreement with Apleona Group GmbH (Apleona) to acquire GVA, a subsidiary of Apleona and one of the UK's leading and most diverse real estate advisory-led businesses.Fri, 09 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Zf34490b7-bd4e-49e7-a160-4a2ace997925https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2018/riverside-acquires-surewerx-from-penfundOn November 2, 2018, The Riverside Company ("Riverside") acquired SureWerx from Penfund.Fri, 02 Nov 2018 11:00:00 Z39a7f1af-c1ff-47c0-acc5-9a3fe2c4a4behttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2018/edge-imaging-significant-investment-from-firmOn October 31, 2018, Edge Imaging and Walter Capital Partners announced a significant investment in Edge Imaging.Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:00:00 Zc12c46c3-e350-4332-8498-3f5aa417a08dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2018/gowling-wlg-advises-oxbotica-funding-boostInternational law firm Gowling WLG have advised client Oxbotica on its £14 million investment to accelerate the autonomous vehicle company's international growth strategy.Wed, 26 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Zb91e7eb2-feb1-4867-8eaf-724f41ffebe9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2018/jame-capital-acquires-ergo-advantageOn Sept. 6, 2018, JAME Capital Inc. acquired Ergo Advantage Inc. of Fergus, Ontario, a leading manufacturer of environmentally-friendly, ergonomic tiling and edging products for industrial applications.Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:00:00 Za6d7f2de-fa30-4eee-b122-80841e67c6eahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2018/gowling-wlg-advises-on-the-sale-of-roadworks-inforGowling WLG has acted for the management team of Elgin, the home of roadworks.org, on the sale of Roadworks Information Limited to Bridgepoint Growth.Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Z92a36cac-f835-4848-8e54-381d77ece8a9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2018/cvc-fund-vi-acquires-the-alpha-corporationOn May 2, 2018 CVC Capital Partners announced that CVC Fund VI had signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Alpha Corporation. The transaction includes AOC, LLC, the primary asset and wholly-owned subsidiary of The Alpha Corporation.Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Za7aa354d-b9d0-401a-b476-789d5b679e70https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2018/nextera-energy-partners-completes-sale-to-cppibCounsel to NextEra Energy Partners, LP on tax aspects of the sale to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board of a portfolio of four wind generation facilities.Fri, 29 Jun 2018 12:00:00 Z4a6836b4-48a0-43ea-962f-051cba3b27e2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2018/newell-brands-completes-divestituresNewell Brands Inc. announced it had completed the divestitures of The Waddington Group to Novolex Holdings, LLC and of Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Zccb409f1-6b9c-432e-aeb1-a9b9e482bc3ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2018/groupby-inc-announces-series-b-fundingOn June 19, 2018, GroupBy Inc. announced that it had closed its Series B financing from PeakSpan Capital.Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Z0a13a16a-0cf6-45fe-b396-2b669224314dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2018/decisive-technologies-and-britesky-technologiesOn May 18, 2018, Decisive Technologies Inc. and BriteSky Technologies Inc. (collectively "Decisive") were recapitalized and partially sold to Roynat Capital Inc. and Third Century Investment Associates, LP.Fri, 18 May 2018 00:00:00 Z3cbdefab-0f46-4f73-9635-f79c82500759https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2018/campus-labs-cross-border-acquisition-chalk-wireOn May 17, 2018, Campus Labs, Inc., a subsidiary of Edcentric, Inc. and a portfolio company of Leeds Equity Partners, LLC, announced that it had completed its cross-border acquisition of Chalk & Wire Learning Assessment, Inc. ("Chalk & Wire").Thu, 17 May 2018 12:00:00 Z2e7efdb6-0a15-4e52-9481-038a8fd3de34https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2018/auvik-networks-raises-20-m-series-c-financingOn May 15, 2018, Auvik Networks Inc. announced that it had raised $20 million in Series C financing led by existing investor OpenView, with participation from return investors Celtic House Venture Partners and Rho Canada Ventures.Tue, 15 May 2018 12:00:00 Zcea46813-72b7-447e-a865-06b29c144214https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2018/mcrock-capital-leads-15-million-round-financingOn May 7, 2018, Miovision, a leader in smart traffic intersection technology, announced that it had raised $15 million in the form of a convertible note from a syndicate led by McRock Capital and which included MacKinnon, Bennett & Co. and new investors BDC Capital and HarbourVest Partners.Mon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 Z90cdbe0b-73a8-481b-90ba-5d6ed7ae041bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2018/timber-automation-cross-border-acquisitionOn April 4, 2018, Timber Automation, LLC, a portfolio company of Blue Sage Capital, announced the acquisition of Québec-based VAB Solutions Inc. in a cross-border transaction.Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Z4cb1cf11-9075-4182-b733-aa5539867702https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2018/gowling-wlg-advises-cairngorm-capital-on-acquisitiGowling WLG has advised client Cairngorm Capital Partners on its acquisition of Parker Building SuppliesTue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Zc57508a6-2be5-4672-b220-3f71d6ac3e30https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2018/gowling-wlg-advises-cairngorm-capitalInternational law firm Gowling WLG has advised client Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) on the acquisition of M J Wilson Group Limited (MJ Wilson), the leading independent UK distributor of process instrumentation and control products.Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 Z21401c11-84fd-42ca-ae1e-8b7dd57ade82https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2017/ldc-advised-over-sale-of-atcore-technology-groupGowling WLG advised private equity firm LDC, and the other shareholders of travel technology provider Atcore Technology Group Limited, over the sale of Atcore to Inflexion Private Equity.Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 Z60216bcd-1c05-4a5a-84ac-2d48583148d8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2017/gowling-wlg-advises-palatine-private-equity-s-impaGowling WLG's Corporate, Finance and Tax team in Birmingham has advised Palatine Private Equity's Impact Fund on its investment into e-days, the rapidly growing provider of employee absentee management software.Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 Zfb15f63f-7d9c-41c2-b245-23cec5dc663ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2017/gowling-wlg-advises-strathallen-investors-on-cdn7On October 4, 2017, Strathallen Capital Corp. and its institutional investor clients closed on its previously announced acquisition of a retail portfolio of 44 properties from OneREIT. The value of the transaction is CDN$703-million.Tue, 03 Oct 2017 23:00:00 Z1a57f876-b158-4b54-bce8-f6340f543d77https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/articles/2017/implied-terms-private-equity-venture-capitalA High Court judgment has provided a lesson on the use of consent clauses in contracts, which will have a bearing on the interpretation of provisions commonly found in private equity and venture capital documents.Tue, 26 Sep 2017 00:00:00 Z61a25731-fdb3-45da-ad0a-861923d177d9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2017/shape-properties-announces-new-pe-partnerOn Aug. 1, 2017, SHAPE Properties Corp. and co-owner Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan ("HOOPP") announced that they had partnered with L Catterton Real Estate ("LCRE") in the $2 billion redevelopment of the Brentwood Mall in North Burnaby, British Columbia, known as "The Amazing Brentwood" project.Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 Z6bb7d146-5ee7-4d39-8ac3-24ca2473d1a6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2017/statutory-derivative-claim-regime-ten-years-onWhen the statutory derivative claim regime in the Companies Act 2006 came into force there was concern that it could be used as an additional tool in the rise of shareholder activisim against quoted companies. The bar to bringing derivative claims is high however so they have not become commonplace.Mon, 03 Jul 2017 00:00:00 Zf0bd2403-3f40-4576-8dca-58c7c821bd86https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2017/gowling-wlg-advises-major-canadian-financial-instiHarold Chataway, Christine Mason and Lisa MacDonnell advised a major Canadian financial institution with its debt financing to a North American building products company in conjunction with the acquisition of such company by a Canadian private equity group from two U.S. private equity organizations.Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 Z7c0e8480-84f6-4827-9b13-6d03aafc4fc6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2017/gowling-wlg-private-equity-round-up-q1-2017Our Private Equity team shares the result of its independently commissioned research into the effect of Brexit on transatlantic trade.Wed, 01 Feb 2017 07:27:00 Zce1ee88b-9598-4db1-9e82-1bf0bc5af467https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2017/uk-private-fund-limited-partnerships-legislationOn 16 January 2017, HM Treasury published a draft Legislative Reform Order (LRO) to amend the Limited Partnerships Act 1907 (LPA 1907) and introduce a Private Fund Limited Partnership (PFLP) structure.Mon, 30 Jan 2017 12:06:00 Z62bccf54-2b5c-4f5e-b5be-196d7dde6db2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2016/gowling-wlg-advises-victoria-capital-partners-on-uGowling WLG advised Victoria Capital Partners in connection with the formation of a US$100-million investment group partnership.Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:00:00 Zd27ac489-e9c3-4a61-8e69-8e7c483b4fc4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2016/private-equity-autumn-2016-newsletterIn this edition of the round up, the Gowling WLG Private Equity team looks at the recent trends in EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) and VCT (Venture Capital Trust) transactions.Thu, 13 Oct 2016 00:00:00 Z9722261e-c49b-4523-a8f9-c12dd025d1c2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2016/gowling-wlg-client-ldc-delivers-on-million-buyThe Private Equity team at Gowling WLG has advised leading mid-market private equity firm LDC on its £17 million buy-out of Panther Logistics.Wed, 13 Apr 2016 04:00:00 Z03a4409f-678e-43ac-b5b8-baf9b2e45b4chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2016/private-placements-easing-the-tax-burdenDebt instruments that are privately placed and issued directly to institutional investors (such as insurance companies and funds) in the UK have historically been subject to withholding tax.Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:00:00 Z6696d19c-3601-45bb-a116-2441249aa005https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2016/reform-of-contract-law-clouds-on-the-horizon-forThis article was first published in the Magazine des Affaires.Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:00:00 Zb0be2b5d-d817-496a-8412-745c969e6850https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2016/gfl-acquires-enviro-viridis-development-corporatioGowling WLG acted as counsel to Enviro-Viridis Development Corporation Inc. and the sellers, including NOVACAP, with respect to the purchase of Enviro-Viridis by GFL Environmental Inc. through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Services Matrec Inc.Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 Z4cf315da-82ea-4b02-bd1f-3f713b6a3d48https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/articles/2016/private-equity-winter-2015-16-newsletterCrowdfunding looks like the entrepreneur's best friend. Is it too good to be true? In this edition, the Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co Private Equity team considers the pros and cons of the crowdfunding trend.Wed, 20 Jan 2016 00:00:00 Z0495fe7c-65fb-4480-bd5b-8188a288e35bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2016/you-ve-got-traction-now-what-seed-financing-conFrom the embryonic stage to the revenue generation stage (and often even beyond!), all startup software companies and their founders have at least one thing in common: a need to finance development costs.Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 Z6e2394de-6279-4787-a8aa-7e72ca90470bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2015/realstar-apartment-management-launches-rap-3-fundOn December 22, 2015, Realstar Apartment Management completed the initial closing and $235 million capitalization of its Realstar Apartment Partnership 3 (“RAP 3”) Fund.Tue, 22 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z845c5f5e-e9f5-48e5-9756-3315e5e05b38https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/cooper-equipment-acquires-sms-rentsOn November 3, 2015, G. Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited ("Cooper Equipment") completed its previously announced acquisition of SMS Rents. G.C. Andersen Partners, LLC.Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:00:00 Z13ae94c9-ff1e-48d3-adfe-9dfe112801cahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/the-pic-group-acquired-by-trigo-groupOn October 30, 2015, TRIGO Group, an international provider of operational quality solutions headquartered in France and a portfolio company of UK-based IK Investment Partners Limited, acquired the Canadian and US operations of The PIC Group Inc.Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Zeed18ada-7790-431a-ae06-840487527a95https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/mcrock-capital-leads-4-million-series-a-financingOn October 27, 2015, McRock iNFund LP, an Industrial Internet of Things (“IIoT”) venture capital fund managed by McRock Capital, announced that it had led a $4 million Series A financing in Invixium.Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Z52c26a36-b405-4a0d-9784-cef7a8cd2490https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/georgian-partners-participates-in-35-million-expaOn September 23, 2015, ScribbleLive, a global leader in digital content marketing, announced the closing of its expansion round of funding.Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z40ef5aa4-96be-40a7-ab55-3a648d68e7c3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/digital-underground-media-target-of-planned-us15On September 7, 2015, Forward Dimension Capital (FDC), a small to mid-market private equity fund based in London, England, announced a planned investment of US$15 million over the next 18 months in Vancouver-based Digital Underground Media Inc.Mon, 07 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Za76aa9e7-a6ff-4322-a793-e06dad448c6bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/pfingsten-partners-portfolio-company-acquires-cutOn September 1, 2015, Burton Saw and Supply Holdings, a manufacturer and distributor of consumable products and equipment to saw mills and wood product manufacturers, acquired the assets of Cut Technologies.Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Zbe34a37f-1085-427e-99ec-662598270360https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2015/stellar-diamonds-issues-convertible-loan-note-andOn 14 August 2015, Stellar Diamonds Plc (AIM: STEL) announced that it had raised US$330,000 (approximately £211,200) by way of the issue of a new unsecured convertible loan note to Deutsche Balaton AG.Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z831989f6-1bc0-4892-a698-f0ee8970a13dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2015/korean-private-equity-fund-commits-us750-millionGowlings advised a Korean private equity fund in connection with its July 6, 2015 aggregate commitment of US$750 million to a fund formed with one of Canada’s largest pension funds.Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 Z561be397-6ad7-4f9a-83b3-1447aa0cf019https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/procurify-closes-4-million-seed-investment-from-nOn July 21, 2015, Procurify (EKA Innovations Inc.), announced the closing of US$4 million in seed funding from Point Nine Capital, Nexus Venture Partners, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Ryan Holmes and Steve Johnson of Hootsuite Media Inc., and others.Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 Za6ed1db7-798d-4e3c-ba9a-086315683cbchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/the-carlyle-group-completes-us210-5-million-commoOn June 5, 2015, The Carlyle Group L.P., an entity part of the Carlyle Group issued and sold 7,000,000 common units representing Limited Partnership Interests for proceeds of US$210.5 million.Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z9fc649c4-f40c-4b48-9d49-16593bb2c17ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/mcrock-capital-joins-6-million-series-a-round-ofOn May 14, 2015, McRock iNFund LP, an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) venture capital fund managed by McRock Capital, announced its participation in the $6 million Series A financing of mnubo, the Internet of Things (IoT) Data Analytics Startup, alongside of White Star Capital.Thu, 14 May 2015 00:00:00 Z547f126b-565a-42bd-9d31-ae464980cb40https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/sterigenics-international-closes-recapitalizationOn May 18, 2015, Sterigenics International announced that it had closed a recapitalization with an affiliate of Warburg Pincus and private equity firm GTCR.Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 Z6d72b169-e9c5-48e4-a881-148cae3a3396https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/the-blackstone-group-completes-million-notesOn May 19, 2015, Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., an entity part of the Blackstone Group, L.P., issued and sold €200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.0% Senior Notes due 2025.Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 Z193d12bf-2905-465b-88c7-8244fba8403ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/georgian-partners-closes-growth-equity-fund-raisinOn April 9, 2015, Georgian Partners completed the final closing for its second growth equity fund, Georgian Partners Growth Fund II (the “Fund”), with $200 million in committed capital.Thu, 09 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z5e085e30-e5e9-4f33-aedf-aeeddd9dd4bfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/metamaterial-technologies-receives-2-million-inveOn April 27, 2015, Halifax-based Metamaterial Technologies Inc. announced a $2 million investment from Innovacorp, Nova Scotia's early stage venture capital organization.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z1b60dfa5-6021-46e6-83de-6ede02173c55https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/tandem-expansion-fund-acquires-majority-interest-iOn April 2, 2015, Averna announced that Tandem Expansion Fund had acquired a majority interest in the company.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Zb23e8569-0c83-4033-bf1d-793ff091993fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/the-blackstone-group-completes-us350-million-noteOn April 27, 2015, Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., an entity part of the Blackstone Group, L.P., issued and sold US$350,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.45% Senior Notes due 2045.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z075e6303-2246-4162-a29f-6a607ad51f85https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/gtcr-sells-fundtech-in-us1-25-billion-cross-bordeOn April 30, 2015, Fundtech, a leading global provider of global payments and transaction banking software and a portfolio company of private equity firm GTCR, was acquired by DH Corporation (TSX: DH) for cash consideration of approximately $1.25 billion.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Zae9c2b5d-fa2f-4a57-a790-470ea49cb26dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2015/dare-foods-purchases-former-blackberry-plant-in-2On March 25, 2015, Dare Foods Limited purchased BlackBerry’s former manufacturing plant.Sun, 01 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z429f3324-8116-4095-8f29-8e72c714ac65https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/pension-fund-investors-commit-30-million-to-canadGowlings advised two Canadian pension fund investors in connection with their March 31, 2015 aggregate commitment of $30 million to a Canadian buyout fund.Sun, 01 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z2b7a0e03-7fce-4785-b343-2a23486281d3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/mcrock-capital-leads-3-million-series-a-financingOn February 19, 2015, McRock iNFund LP, an Industrial Internet of Things (“IIoT”) venture capital fund managed by McRock Capital Corporation, led a $3 million Series A financing in Moncton-based RtTech Software Inc.Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z81f3c50f-bd26-4169-9da1-97a2a881b67bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/pfingsten-partners-portfolio-company-completes-croOn February 2, 2015, Bailey International, a portfolio company of Pfingsten Partners, completed its cross-border acquisition of Sure Grip Controls.Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Za077ab0d-3703-4ff6-8546-345d9a95a175https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/belmore-capital-provides-financing-to-induce-bioloOn February 27, 2015, Induce Biologics Inc., a pioneer in bone regenerative medicine research, announced that the company had closed a financing with Belmore Capital.Sun, 01 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z2adce680-09aa-4df3-a4c7-c0e7a3d5056fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/caisse-de-depot-sponsors-110-million-fonds-manufaGowlings advised Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in connection with the formation and closing on February 20, 2015, of Fonds manufacturier québécois II S.E.C.Sun, 01 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z34467731-2017-4204-a09d-554407796d15https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/pfingsten-partners-acquires-burton-saw-and-supplyOn January 8, 2015, private equity firm Pfingsten Partners completed its acquisition of Burton Saw and Supply Company.Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z0b76e0a3-999a-48e6-80a5-14b4e5cde625https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb/insights-resources/client-work/2015/tvm-capital-life-science-leads-series-c-investmentOn January 13, 2015, CoLucid Pharmaceuticals, Inc., announced that it had completed a $37.1 million Series C preferred stock offering.Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z7100a4f2-fef0-4305-95a8-22afa8f26e84https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2015/pension-fund-investors-commit-30-million-to-fundSam Johnston of Gowlings advised two Canadian pension fund investors in connection with their January 15, 2015 aggregate commitment of $30 million to a fund formed by one of Canada’s largest private commercial mortgage lenders.Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Zd0b72b3e-e642-442b-a1d6-516c11174bedhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/client-work/2014/canadian-pension-fund-investor-commits-100-millioMon, 01 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Ze7292845-d030-4edc-a844-dc2631f158e0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2014/private-equity-update-first-edition-2014In our first update of 2014, our private equity specialists comment on key issues and developments affecting the sector.Thu, 06 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z04bfa5d4-01a8-4d9a-bed2-41de04e0a274https://gowlingwlg.com/en-GB/insights-resources/articles/2012/new-canadian-investment-fund-manager-registrationSince 2009, the manager of an investment fund that has its head office located in Canada has been required to register as an “investment fund manager”. A manager for these purposes includes any person or other entity who (i) directs the business, operations or affairs of an investment fund, (ii) organizes the investment fund and (iii) is responsible for the management and administration of an investment fund.Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Z