National Bank Financial
Description
National Bank Financial (NBF) operates as the investment banking, wealth management, and capital markets arm of National Bank of Canada, one of Canada's leading integrated financial groups. Established in 1902, NBF provides a comprehensive suite of financial services to individual and institutional investors, corporations, and government agencies. Its core offerings include corporate and investment banking, private wealth management, and institutional sales and trading. Unlike traditional venture capital firms, NBF's primary role in the capital markets involves facilitating large-scale financial transactions rather than making direct equity investments in early-stage startups.
Investor Profile
National Bank Financial has backed more than 46 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 46 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Post Ipo Equity, Post Ipo Debt, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Canada, United States, Australia.
- Strong thematic focus on Energy, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
Stage Focus
- Post Ipo Equity (67%)
- Post Ipo Debt (22%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
- Post Ipo Secondary (2%)
- Series C (2%)
- Private Equity (2%)
Country Focus
- Canada (91%)
- United States (4%)
- Australia (2%)
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- France (2%)
Industry Focus
- Energy
- Oil And Gas
- Manufacturing
- Precious Metals
- Industrial
- Real Estate
- Rental
- Financial Services
- Sustainability
- Property Management
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