M&A activity has seen a steady increase across the globe over the past decade, especially in Vancouver. 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 8 acquisitions that took place in Vancouver .
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:
$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:
$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:
$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:
$14,500,000
Announcement:
19 July 2022
Glulam and heavy timber trusses of the curved and arched kind are manufactured and fabricated by Calvert.
Headquarter:
Vancouver, Washington, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Building Material, Manufacturing, Wood Processing
A firm that sells forest products is Western Forest Products.
Headquarter:
Vancouver, British Columbia, 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:
$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
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