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CIBC

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Description

CIBC is a financial service company that offers business solutions.

Investor Profile

CIBC has backed more than 48 startups, with 14 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 44 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Post Ipo Debt, Private Equity rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Canada, United States, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Energy, Renewable Energy, Health Care.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (35%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (31%)
  • Private Equity (6%)
  • Series Unknown (6%)
  • Series B (4%)
  • Series A (4%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (4%)
  • Series D (2%)
  • Pre Seed (2%)
  • Series C (2%)

Country Focus

  • Canada (38%)
  • United States (33%)
  • United Kingdom (23%)
  • Australia (4%)
  • Hong Kong (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Financial Services
  • Saas
  • Manufacturing
  • Battery
  • Solar
  • Finance
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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does CIBC frequently co-invest with?

Royal Bank of Canada
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 8
Scotiabank
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 9
Rabobank
Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Utrecht
Co-Investments: 5
Bank of Montreal
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 10
Bank of America
North America, North Carolina, United States, Charlotte
Co-Investments: 8
Toronto Dominion Bank Group
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 6
ING Group
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 5
National Bank of Canada
North America, Alberta, Canada, Calgary
Co-Investments: 9
UBS
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 5
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 6

What are some of recent deals done by CIBC?

Akaysha Energy

Cremorne, New South Wales, Australia

Akaysha Energy offers full-cycle development for projects including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewable energy.

BatteryEnergyEnergy StorageRenewable EnergySolar
Debt FinancingNov 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $299,437,058
Polaris Renewable Energy

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Polaris Renewable Energy is a renewable energy company.

Energy
Post Ipo DebtOct 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,500,000
Spartan Delta Corp

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Spartan Delta Corp is a oil and gas producer.

EnergyEnergy ManagementOil and GasService Industry
Post Ipo DebtOct 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $143,364,962
G Mining Ventures Corp.

Brossard, Quebec, Canada

G Mining Ventures is a mineral exploration company conducting exploration and development projects.

MineralMiningPrecious Metals
Post Ipo DebtOct 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $277,687,803
Tenaz Energy

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Tenaz Energy is an energy company focused on international oil and gas assets capable of returning free cash flow to shareholders.

EnergyOil and Gas
Post Ipo DebtOct 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $82,410,574
Pagaya

New York, New York, United States

Pagaya enables financial institutions to expand access to more customers through its artificial intelligence network.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentCreditFinTech
Post Ipo DebtOct 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $132,000,000
Calian

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Calian Ltd. is a program delivery partner for both public and private sector.

Consulting
Post Ipo DebtSep 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $143,642,560
Gerald Group

London, England, United Kingdom

Gerald Group is a metal trading company that markets non-ferrous, ferrous, and precious metals.

Advanced MaterialsMiningPrecious MetalsSupply Chain Management
Debt FinancingSep 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $700,000,000
Discovery Silver

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Discovery Silver mainly engages in developing silver deposits.

IndustrialMiningPrecious Metals
Post Ipo DebtSep 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $250,000,000
Mustgrow Biologics

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

MustGrow Biologics is an agriculture biotech company providing natural, science-based biological solutions for crops.

AgricultureBiotechnology
Post Ipo DebtSep 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,444,301