Hudson’s Bay to acquire Gilt Groupe for $250 million
When Gilt Groupe emerged as a deep-discount online clothing and furniture retailer in 2007, investors had faith that it would…
Acquisitions
Airbus acquires Waterloo-based flight software company Navtech
Navtech was a startup before the word hit the mainstream; in the 1980s, an Air Canada pilot had an idea to use a computer system…
Canadian-founded Snowball acquired by Credit Karma
Credit Karma, a startup that is best known for offering free online credit score assessments, has acquired Snowball, according…
Kik acquires Toronto-based fashion startup Blynk
On Monday, Kik, the company behind the chat app of the same name, announced the acquisition of Blynk, a Toronto-based startup…
Toronto-based viral website Tickld acquired by US company Gateway Media
Tickld, a Toronto-based website that includes popular viral content, has been acquired by Gateway Media. Gateway Media is a…
Wealthsimple acquires brokerage ShareOwner to offer Canadians end-to-end investing
Toronto-based Wealthsimple announced this morning the acquisition of Canadian automated investment manager ShareOwner. Terms…
Mobify acquires Chicago-based Dónde to boost location-based technology offering
Vancouver-based Mobify, a mobile shopping platform that allows retailers to use push notifications to engage consumers online…
Today in acquisitions: Wantering, Playerize Network, SecureReset, Zoomission
Canadian companies got a lot of attention from American acquirers in this round of funding. Here’s the latest on who acquired…
CentriLogic acquires Advanced Knowledge Networks, expands Canadian network
CentriLogic, a Missisauga-based provider of managed hosting, cloud computing, co-location, and advanced IT outsourcing solutions,…
Lightspeed POS launches new e-commerce platform after acquisition of Amsterdam-based SEOshop
Lightspeed POS, a Montreal-based point-of-sale platform for retailers and restaurateurs, announced the acquisition of Amsterdam-based…
SHOES.com acquires LA-based accessories brand Richer Poorer
SHOES.COM has made another move to solidify its position as an e-commerce giant with the acquisition of LA-based Richer Poorer.…
Ubisoft acquires Halifax-based Longtail Studios
Ubisoft, one of the largest video game publishers and developers in the world, has acquired Longtail Studios Halifax, the team…
Velocity acquires Toronto’s Tab Payments to expand mobile hospitality platform
UK-based Velocity announced today that it has acquired Tab Payments, a Toronto-based startup enabling mobile payments within…
Fresh City makes first acquisition with Fresh Canteen
Toronto-based Fresh City, an online grocer and city farm that delivers organic, local groceries, announced an acquisition that…
Cleanify acquires Helpling’s Canadian operations
After reports last week that Berlin-based Helpling would cease operations in Canada, Cleanify has stepped up to the task and…