M&A activity has seen a steady increase across the globe over the past decade, especially in Canada. Startups and technology companies have become very popular with private equity firms, strategic buyers and even family offices.
In this blog post, we are taking a closer look at 50 acquisitions that took place in Canada .
Acquisition amount:
$10,000,000
Announcement:
12 June 2002
Intellectual property for integrated dynamic random access memory (DRAM) is provided by Atmos Corp. (IP).
Headquarter:
Kanata, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Intellectual Property, Semiconductor, Wireless
Memory technologies are designed, developed, licensed, and marketed by MoSys, Inc. for the semiconductor industry.
Headquarter:
Santa Clara, California, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$3,500,000
Announcement:
2 May 2022
The main source of expertise and information in the Canadian medical device sector is presently Citagenix.
Headquarter:
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Health Care, Medical
The Canadian dentistry profession is served by HANSAmed, a distributor of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment.
Headquarter:
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$7,795,356
Announcement:
5 May 2022
Using real-time academic insights from curriculum and instruction, Chalk enables K–12 institutions to take action.
Headquarter:
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Analytics, Big Data, Education, Personalization
PowerSchool creates K–12 educational cloud-based software to support teachers and students in realizing their full potential.
Headquarter:
Folsom, California, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$17,000,000
Announcement:
26 February 2018
A worldwide photographic network and software, 500px enables aspiring and seasoned photographers to spread their work, receive criticism, and make money from it.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Apps, Communities, Content, Internet, Photography
One of the biggest image licensing firms in the world, Visual China Group is a visual communications and new media company in China.
Headquarter:
Beijing, Beijing, China
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$32,299,999
Announcement:
28 March 2022
In the field of converged IT, INTERdynamix is a leader.
Headquarter:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Information Services, Information Technology, Software
Building a nationwide platform of regionally specific IT infrastructure companies is Converge Technology Partners' business.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$16,399,999
Announcement:
12 September 2022
Daily Hive, a 2008-founded online news outlet, produces intriguing, hyperlocal content in seven North American locations.
Headquarter:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
News, Publishing
A print and internet media firm called ZoomerMedia targets persons 45 and older with its content.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$85,000,000
Announcement:
31 March 2022
The Keystone Group of Companies runs businesses that provide services for oil and natural gas exploration.
Headquarter:
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Energy, Oil and Gas
The goals of Topaz Energy are to increase free cash flow and provide dependable, long-term dividends to its shareholders.
Headquarter:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$60,000,000
Announcement:
20 December 2012
For households and companies, Lorex Technology provides video monitoring and surveillance systems.
Headquarter:
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
CRM, Information Technology, Security, Software, Video
Infrared camera systems and thermal imaging are the main areas of concentration for FLIR Systems' designs, production, and marketing of technological solutions.
Headquarter:
Wilsonville, Oregon, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$89,000,000
Announcement:
5 November 2021
Artificial intelligence is used by Canadian mining technology business Motion Metrics to increase energy and safety in mines.
Headquarter:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Artificial Intelligence, Mining, Mining Technology, Natural Resources
One of the top engineering companies in the world is called The Weir Group.
Headquarter:
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$12,000,000
Announcement:
29 August 2022
To provide CRM solutions for the financial services, insurance, and healthcare sectors, NexJ Systems creates cloud-based software.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
CRM, Enterprise Software, Software, Wealth Management
Software from Harris Computer Systems, a market leader, offers options for life plans.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$29,000,000
Announcement:
10 January 2022
Software created by Objectif Lune is easy to use, efficient, and fun. It helps businesses interact with their consumers more effectively.
Headquarter:
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Information Technology, Internet, Software
A cloud-based corporate application called Upland aids companies in connecting with customers across important digital channels.
Headquarter:
Austin, Texas, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$93,000,000
Announcement:
1 September 2016
Western Canada's Original Joe's Franchise Group Inc. is the owner and operator of a network of eateries.
Headquarter:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Franchise, Restaurants
The oldest full-service restaurant company is Recipe Unlimited.
Headquarter:
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$100,000,000
Announcement:
23 May 2018
The cheese and yogurt manufacturing plant of Shepherd Gourmet Dairy is completely contemporary.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Consumer Goods
Various dairy products are produced, sold, and distributed by Saputo.
Headquarter:
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$5,000,000
Announcement:
4 April 2022
Product engineering design, testing, and compliance / certification services are provided by Swift Labs.
Headquarter:
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Wireless
Global pioneer in linked safety technologies, Blackline Safety uses a HeSaaS (hardware-enabled software-as-a-service) business model.
Headquarter:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$1,574,006
Announcement:
8 February 2022
Gurus Solutions has 15 years of expertise helping organizations expand up using cloud technology and has been a 5-star NetSuite ERP & Dell Boomi partner for 9 years.
Headquarter:
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Cloud Computing, Consulting, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Information Technology, Professional Services, SaaS, Software
Alan Allman Associates is an ecosystem made up of 21 separate businesses that have been developed and are each focused on a certain industry or line of work.
Headquarter:
Issy-les-moulineaux, Ile-de-France, France
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$30,539,433
Announcement:
1 September 2016
For the iGaming, lottery, and financial trading businesses, Income Access offers marketing technologies and digital marketing services.
Headquarter:
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Advertising, Digital Marketing, Information Technology, Internet
A variety of payment options are offered by Paysafe, a worldwide payments service, to both individuals and enterprises.
Headquarter:
London, England, United Kingdom
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$14,884,039
Announcement:
3 June 2021
Acenzia is a company that creates and manufactures cutting-edge natural health products.
Headquarter:
Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Consumer Goods, Drones, Fitness, Food and Beverage, Health Care, Manufacturing
Along with offering patients treatment options, Novo Healthnet also offers assessment and diagnostic services.
Headquarter:
Concord, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$65,000,000
Announcement:
18 January 2022
Customers may get the appearance and sensation of a traditional tattoo for two weeks thanks to inkbox.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Consumer, Fashion, Lifestyle
BIC makes lighters, shavers, and stationery. BIC makes daily living more enjoyable and straightforward.
Headquarter:
Clichy, Ile-de-France, France
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$2,600,000
Announcement:
19 April 2004
Edge switches and access devices are produced by Memotec.
Headquarter:
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Manufacturing, Telecommunications
Comtech Telecommunications creates, develops, manufactures, and sells cutting-edge goods, systems, and services for the
Headquarter:
Melville, New York, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$5,300,000
Announcement:
29 December 2022
Jimmy's Cannabis Shop sells marijuana in a professional capacity.
Headquarter:
Rossland, British Columbia, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Cannabis
High Tide is a cannabis company with an emphasis on retail, in addition to producing and distributing products for use.
Headquarter:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$62,000,000
Announcement:
8 August 2011
For both the business and residential sectors, Microtec Enterprises offers security systems.
Headquarter:
Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Network Security
Stanley Black & Decker concentrates on working in the storage, hand, and power tool industries.
Headquarter:
New Britain, Connecticut, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$27,200,000
Announcement:
4 December 2022
Dedicated to providing a broad range of wellness items, Mimi's Rock is a varied, international collection of health and business specialists.
Headquarter:
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Health Care, Medical
FitLife Brands is dedicated to creating cutting-edge unique products that better the lives of health-conscious people around.
Headquarter:
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$3,042,172
Announcement:
1 September 2022
The first app in the world to combine inner wellness, virtual health, and psychedelic treatments is called Mindleap.
Headquarter:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Health Care, Personal Health
Services for mental health are offered through PanGenomic Health.
Headquarter:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$70,419,810
Announcement:
21 December 2021
A premium seed to consumer premium medical and recreational cannabis enterprise, Next Green Wave is vertically integrated.
Headquarter:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Cannabis
Planet 13 is a multi-use entertainment and cannabis dispensary facility that offers interactive entertainment and cannabis goods.
Headquarter:
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$21,774,395
Announcement:
20 October 2022
A pharmaceutical firm called Nora Pharma focuses on producing and distributing generic medications.
Headquarter:
Varennes, Quebec, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Biopharma, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Medical, Pharmaceutical
Research, development, and commercialization of medications for the treatment of different cancers are the primary goals of Sunshine Biopharma.
Headquarter:
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$12,721,703
Announcement:
5 October 2022
The ethical and sustainable exploitation of mineral resources across Canada is a priority for NorZinc Ltd. ("NZC").
Headquarter:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Mineral, Precious Metals
Private equity firm Resource Capital Funds specializes in the mining industry.
Headquarter:
Denver, Colorado, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$1,552,132
Announcement:
1 July 2022
The company's safety policy is sent digitally to employees' phones, tablets, and PCs in real-time through SafetyTek.
Headquarter:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Document Management, Information Technology, SaaS, Security, Software
A firm called Safety Evolution was established to provide an inexpensive HSE Management System in response to this requirement.
Headquarter:
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$99,592,071
Announcement:
12 November 2021
SOL Cuisine is a service provider for vegetarian eateries in Toronto.
Headquarter:
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Food and Beverage, Food Delivery, Organic Food
The newest line of plant-based foods is called PlantPlus Foods.
Headquarter:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$8,400,000
Announcement:
12 November 2020
Source 44 is committed to giving businesses the resources they require to safeguard their most priceless assets.
Headquarter:
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Consulting
A collection of Primary Healthcare facilities are owned and operated by WELL Health Technologies.
Headquarter:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$16,300,000
Announcement:
24 December 2021
Absorbent Products has experience in the retail, agricultural, and industrial sectors with eco-friendly product development.
Headquarter:
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Agriculture, Environmental Consulting, Industrial, Manufacturing
Zeolite mineral discovery and development are the focus of Progressive Planet Solutions, a metal/mineral-based business.
Headquarter:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$26,046,856
Announcement:
11 April 2022
Manufacturers of industrial machinery and worn components include Carriere Industrial Supply.
Headquarter:
Lively, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Industrial, Manufacturing, Mining, Sales
One of the top engineering companies in the world is called The Weir Group.
Headquarter:
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$38,500,000
Announcement:
18 April 2022
With 0% withdrawal and financing fees, Coinberry is the fastest-growing FINTRAC-registered cryptocurrency trading platform in Canada.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services, FinTech, Information Technology, Software
Through DeFi, WonderFi, a technological business, is improving people's access to financial services.
Headquarter:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$47,573,664
Announcement:
14 April 2022
Remotely driven vehicles made by Deep Trekker are lightweight, inexpensive, and simple to operate (ROVs).
Headquarter:
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics
Halma is a collection of firms that develop life-saving technologies to stop accidents, save lives, and safeguard people and property.
Headquarter:
Slough, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$21,530,710
Announcement:
22 July 2015
Toronto-based Esc Corporate Services is a provider of information services for search engines.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Information Services, Information Technology, Search Engine
The development is being handled by Information Services Entity (ISC), a publicly listed (TSX:ISV) Saskatchewan corporate corporation.
Headquarter:
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$29,200,704
Announcement:
24 October 2022
Franchise Global Health Inc. ("FGH") is a multinational company that operates in the medicinal cannabis industry through its subsidiaries.
Headquarter:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Cannabis, Medical
The cannabis business Flora Growth uses organic farming techniques.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$46,000,000
Announcement:
14 January 2022
The fastest growing road/rail leasing and rental firm in Canada is Hi-Rail Leasing.
Headquarter:
Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Railroad, Rental, Transportation
Your one-stop shop for all of your equipment needs is Custom Truck One Source.
Headquarter:
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$1,423,724
Announcement:
8 January 2022
INLIV offers general medical care, services for corporate wellness, physical exercise, and physical therapy.
Headquarter:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Fitness, Health Care, Wellness
A collection of Primary Healthcare facilities are owned and operated by WELL Health Technologies.
Headquarter:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$20,500,000
Announcement:
22 September 2022
For broadcast and streaming operators, SSIMWAVE offers perceptual quality measurement and optimization tools.
Headquarter:
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Broadcasting, Digital Media, Information Technology, Software, Video
One of the top entertainment technology firms in the world and a leader in immersive motion picture technologies is IMAX Corporation.
Headquarter:
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$60,155,977
Announcement:
15 June 2020
Through its cloud-native platform, Rubikloud leverages AI to provide intelligent decision automation to business merchants.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud Data Services, Internet, Machine Learning, Retail, Retail Technology, Software
Leading supplier of cloud-based subscription software is Kinaxis.
Headquarter:
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$91,400,000
Announcement:
23 December 2022
A healthcare firm called Miravo creates natural and therapeutic healthcare solutions for dermatology, pain, allergies, and other conditions.
Headquarter:
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Commercial, Health Care, Therapeutics
The goal of Searchlight Pharma is to create a preeminent Canadian speciality healthcare organization.
Headquarter:
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$18,000,000
Announcement:
3 August 2022
A cloud consulting company is Nuvoola. We are your dependable Cloud guide on this incredible voyage.
Headquarter:
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Cloud Computing
Fast-growing AI startups are accessible to public market investors through XMachina.
Headquarter:
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$33,000,000
Announcement:
14 June 2022
Pega Medical is a manufacturer that offers medical device design, development, testing, and manufacturing services.
Headquarter:
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Manufacturing, Medical Device, Product Design
A medical device firm called OrthoPediatrics creates and produces orthopedic implants for pediatric orthopedic surgeons.
Headquarter:
Warsaw, Indiana, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$4,024,863
Announcement:
3 March 2022
Pharmacy Access Solutions Inc. offers healthcare organizations software as a service (SaaS).
Headquarter:
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Health Care, Information Technology, SaaS, Software
A new generation of pharmacists needs an ownership bridge, and that is what FGC Health is committed to providing.
Headquarter:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$1,000,000
Announcement:
24 January 2022
For the retail and e-commerce industries, Shape offers 3D creation, consultancy, marketing, augmented reality, and app development services.
Headquarter:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Consulting, E-Commerce, Information Technology, Internet, Product Design
Mobile, SaaS, Social Network, and Skill-Based Gaming Platform
Headquarter:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$17,637,527
Announcement:
20 December 2022
A firm called Silk & Snow offers furniture and other home goods online.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
E-Commerce, Furniture, Retail, Shopping
Canada's speciality sleep shop is called Sleep Country.
Headquarter:
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$50,000,000
Announcement:
29 September 2022
The online food and beverage retailer St. Louis Bar & Grill specializes on wings, ribs, and beer.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
E-Commerce, Food and Beverage, Food Delivery
The goal of Aegis Brands is to create a portfolio of exceptional brands that can benefit from Aegis' resources and experience to develop and prosper.
Headquarter:
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$57,260,000
Announcement:
20 January 2015
Wheels provides companies with logistical and transportation options for things like distribution, warehousing, and temperature control.
Headquarter:
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Delivery, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
One of the fastest growing logistics companies, Radiant is a publicly traded firm that provides non-asset based third party logistics services.
Headquarter:
Bellevue, Washington, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$1,589,610
Announcement:
15 March 2022
A business partnership called Waypoint Investment Partners is dedicated to making investments in both public and private sectors.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Financial Services, Impact Investing, Real Estate Investment
Investors looking for exposure to loan receivables can get private credit options from Chesswood Capital Management.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$13,800,000
Announcement:
30 September 2022
Tank services, trash management, project management, consultancy, and other industries are among those in which the Young Group of Companies works.
Headquarter:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Consulting, Project Management, Service Industry, Waste Management
Vertex is a North American company that offers industrial services with an emphasis on the environment.
Headquarter:
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$6,523,928
Announcement:
2 February 2017
Equipment options are offered by 4-Way Equipment Rentals for industrial and construction operations.
Headquarter:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Construction, Rental
A full-service provider of construction equipment rentals is Cooper Equipment Rentals.
Headquarter:
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
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