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CIBC Capital Partners

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Description

CIBC Capital Partners operates as the dedicated private equity arm within CIBC's robust Capital Markets division, focusing on delivering tailored capital solutions to mid-market companies across North America. As an integral part of one of Canada's largest financial institutions, the group leverages extensive resources and expertise to support businesses seeking growth, strategic acquisitions, or ownership transitions. Their mandate extends beyond simple financing, aiming to forge long-term partnerships with management teams, providing both capital and strategic guidance.

The firm's investment strategy is versatile, encompassing both equity and mezzanine capital, allowing them to participate in a broad spectrum of transactions. This includes providing growth capital for expansion initiatives, facilitating management buyouts, supporting recapitalizations, and funding strategic acquisitions. CIBC Capital Partners demonstrates a sector-agnostic approach, with a notable interest in diverse industries such as manufacturing, distribution, business services, consumer products, and technology, reflecting their adaptability to various market dynamics and their commitment to a diversified portfolio.

CIBC Capital Partners typically targets significant investment opportunities, with a first cheque size ranging from C$10 million to C$75 million per transaction. This translates to approximately US$7.3 million to US$54.75 million, based on recent exchange rates, positioning them to support substantial growth and strategic shifts within their portfolio companies. Their capacity to deploy capital across this wide range underscores their commitment to being a flexible and impactful financial partner for established mid-market enterprises, helping them achieve their long-term objectives and unlock value.

Investor Profile

CIBC Capital Partners has backed more than 28 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 18% of its total and boasts 20 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series Unknown, Private Equity rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Internet, Telecommunications, Software.
  • Typical check size: $7.3M – $54.8M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (36%)
  • Series Unknown (29%)
  • Private Equity (11%)
  • Series C (7%)
  • Series D (7%)
  • Series A (4%)
  • Seed (4%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (82%)
  • Canada (18%)

Industry Focus

  • Internet
  • Telecommunications
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Video
  • Ediscovery
  • Network Security
  • Health Care
  • Pharmaceutical
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Who does CIBC Capital Partners frequently co-invest with?

Goldman Sachs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
GrowthWorks Capital
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Co-Investments: 2
Southeast Interactive Technology Funds
North America, North Carolina, United States, Morrisville
Co-Investments: 2
Menlo Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Bank of America
North America, North Carolina, United States, Charlotte
Co-Investments: 2
Toronto Dominion Bank Group
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 2
Crescendo Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
VantagePoint Capital Partners
North America, California, United States, San Bruno
Co-Investments: 4
Intel Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 2
Telecom Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does CIBC Capital Partners often collaborate with?

SK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by CIBC Capital Partners?

Emera

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

A geographically diverse energy and services company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia

EnergyEnergy ManagementEnergy Storage
Post Ipo EquityDec 28, 2017
Amount Raised: $700,000,000
SecureKey Technologies

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

SecureKey is the identity and authentication service provider that gives consumers secure and convenient access to critical online services.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurityService Industry
Series UnknownOct 18, 2016
Amount Raised: $20,587,334
Digital Currency Group

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Digital Currency Group builds and supports bitcoin and blockchain companies by leveraging insights, network, and access to capital.

BitcoinBlockchainFinancial ServicesFinTechVenture Capital
SeedOct 27, 2015
Dynamics

Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States

Dynamics designs and manufactures interactive payment cards that utilize programmable magnetic stripes to communicate dynamic information.

FinanceInformation TechnologyManufacturingPayments
Series CDec 8, 2014
Amount Raised: $70,000,000
Seven Generations Energy

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Seven Generations Energy develops oil and gas resources in Canada and the United States.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyOil and GasRenewable EnergySolar
Private EquityDec 18, 2013
Amount Raised: $251,000,000
Critical Mention

New York, New York, United States

Critical Mention provides the most comprehensive Web-based real time broadcast monitoring service and is changing the way corporate

BroadcastingInternetReal TimeSocial Media Management
Series UnknownSep 20, 2007
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
RenewData

Austin, Texas, United States

Renew Data Corporation is a legal consulting and technology company with solutions that address the Electronic Discovery Reference Model.

ConsultingData IntegrationEdiscoveryRisk Management
Series CSep 20, 2006
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Cardiokine

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Cardiokine, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, engages in the development of pharmaceuticals for the prevention and treatment of

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Series BMay 1, 2006
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Critical Mention

New York, New York, United States

Critical Mention provides the most comprehensive Web-based real time broadcast monitoring service and is changing the way corporate

BroadcastingInternetReal TimeSocial Media Management
Series BDec 5, 2005
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Gloucester Pharmaceuticals

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Gloucester Pharmaceuticals acquires clinical-stage oncology drug candidates and advances them through approvals and commercialization.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalOncology
Series BOct 14, 2004
Amount Raised: $29,000,000