Tag: deal
Magnet Forensics shareholders approve $1.8 billion Thoma Bravo acquisition as campaign against deal proves unsuccessful
Despite vote, dissenting shareholder says “this is not the end of the road for us.” Shareholders of Kitchener-Waterloo’s Magnet Forensics have voted in favour…
Magnet shares independent advisor report recommending $1.8 billion acquisition as some shareholders push to halt deal
One of Magnet’s largest investors says $1.8 billion price tag “simply too low.” As the battle to stop Magnet Forensics’ $1.8 billion CAD sale…
Dwindling tech deal volume remained a thorn in the Waterloo Region’s side in 2022
Venture funding in Waterloo Region dipped from 2021 peak, but still surpassed pre-bull market years. The Waterloo Region saw a continued decline in venture…
Daily Blends raises $2.7 million CAD, signs Metrolinx deal to deploy smart vending machines
Healthy vending machines are coming to public transit stations, college campuses across Canada. Toronto-based Daily Blends has announced an all-equity $2.7 million CAD ($2…
Able Innovations strikes deal with Ottawa hospital for robotic patient transfer tech
Robotic medical device startup Able Innovations has secured a procurement deal with an Ottawa hospital. Bruyère, a geriatric and rehab hospital, will use Able…
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Fight brews over Magnet Forensics acquisition deal
Plus: Jobber secures $100 million. The SaaS Weekly is a weekly newsletter covering major SaaS news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to…
Tiny enters deal to go public on TSXV through merger with WeCommerce
Tiny created WeCommerce in 2019 to acquire Shopify partner businesses. Victoria-based holding company WeCommerce is set to consolidate with its parent company, Tiny Capital….
CoinSmart rejects Coinsquare’s notice to terminate acquisition deal
CoinSmart claims Coinsquare’s acquisition about-face is “invalid and without merit.” CoinSmart has announced that it has rejected notice from Coinsquare to back out of…
Coinsquare moves to terminate CoinSmart acquisition deal
Coinsquare struck an agreement to acquire fellow Toronto-based crypto trading platform and competitor CoinSmart last fall. Now, Coinsquare wants to back out of that…
Nuvei enters $1.7 billion CAD deal to acquire US payments tech firm Paya
Paya’s share price climbed by 24 percent following the news of its potential acquisition. Montréal-based FinTech startup Nuvei has entered a deal to acquire…