Narwhals, unicorns and profits – Canadian tech start-ups are on the rise

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on March 28, 2019 Posted in M&A, Technology and innovation

Unicorns and narwhals – what business do these creatures have in boardrooms and on stock exchanges? “Unicorn” and “narwhal” are industry terms used to describe certain private start-up tech companies. “Unicorns” are start-ups valued by investors at $1B or more, a rare and substantial feat that has earned them their mythical nickname. “Narwhals” sit a … Continue reading

Canadian M&A market still thought to be strong despite recent cut backs

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on December 6, 2018 Posted in M&A

Despite some cut backs in M&A activity expected over the next 12 months, the results reported in Ernst & Young’s (E&Y) 19th edition of the Global Capital Confidence Barometer (the “Report”) make clear that Canadian executives remain optimistic about Canadian and global M&A markets. Canadian executives are traditionally thought to be very bullish on the Canadian and global economy, and it … Continue reading

Q3 2018 review: venture capital financing and deal activity decline after record-setting H1

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on November 15, 2018 Posted in Corporate finance, Finance

PwC and CB Insights recently released their Q3’18 “MoneyTree Canada report” (the Report), which provides an overview of investments in Canadian venture-backed companies. According to the Report, after an exceptional H1’18 (which we’ve covered in an earlier post), Q3’18 has seen a decrease in the number of deals, as well as in dollars invested. General … Continue reading