Category: Acquisitions

The Software and Information Technology categories represent 50% of the acquired companies in November.  Cannabis made it back into the list!

Acquired Organization	Categories	Buyer
AIworx	Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence, Industrial, Software	Bentley Systems
Baffin	Manufacturing, Sports	Canada Goose
Bartek Ingredients	Chemical, Food and Beverage, Manufacturing	TorQuest Partners
Canopy Labs	Analytics, Big Data, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation	Drop
Chirpi	Apps, Social Network	HubConnect
Cimtel	Information Technology, VoIP	APPx Group Holdings
Clarity Medical Centre	Alternative Medicine, Cannabis, Medical	Choom
Custodela	Computer, Network Security	Checkmarx
Demac Media	Advertising, E-Commerce, Social Media, Software	Bounteous
DV Systems	Machinery Manufacturing	Gardner Denver
DXA	Health Care, Information Technology, Software	Dialogue
EhEye	Public Safety, Security, Software	Patriot One Technologies
Endy	Furniture, Manufacturing	Sleep Country Canada
Geosoft	Geospatial, Software	Seequent
GrowForce	Cannabis	MJardin Group
Halo Management Consulting	Consulting, Management Consulting, Professional Services	EY
HTBASE	Cloud Infrastructure, Computer, Information Technology, Software	Juniper Networks
IntraGrain Technologies	Agriculture, AgTech, Information Technology	Calian
JUICE Mobile	Advertising, Advertising Platforms, Mobile, Mobile Advertising	Curate Mobile Ltd.
Microcel Corp	Audio, Computer, Electronics	Atar Capital
Mission Management	Property Management, Software	Aspira
MoneySense Magazine	Finance, Personal Finance	RateHub.ca
MP3 Disques	Music	Quebecor
N8 Identity	Identity Management, Software	Data443 Risk Mitigation
NerdEMR Services Ltd.	Health Care, Software	WELL Health Technologies Corp.
Onstream Engineering	Energy, Oil and Gas	McIntosh Perry
OrderDynamics	E-Commerce, Enterprise, Retail, Software, Supply Chain Management	Tecsys
Proteus Performance Management	Consulting, Financial Services	HUB International
SureWerx	Machinery Manufacturing	The Riverside Company
Telmetrics	Advertising, Information Services, Information Technology, Marketing, Marketing Automation, Telecommunications	Marchex

Another healthy 32 companies this month.  With Software and Information Technology being the largest component of acquisitions. Surprisingly no Cannabis buys.

Acquired Organization	Categories	Buyer
Sierra Systems Group Inc.	Information Technology	NTT Data
FMAV	Events	PSAV
CBIX	Analytics, Bitcoin	Bitbuy
Digital Monarch Media	Media and Entertainment	Unity Technologies
Symbility Solutions, Inc.	Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Mobile	CoreLogic
Chef’s Plate	Food and Beverage, Food Processing, Restaurants	HelloFresh
B+H Architects	Architecture, Interior Design	Surbana Jurong Private Limited
eVision Industry Software	Computer, Service Industry, Software	Wolters Kluwer
Tapped Mobile	Ad Network, Advertising, Mobile	EQ works
gShift	Analytics, Content Marketing, SaaS, Search Engine, SEO, Software	Mintent
SIMSOLID	CAD, Software	Altair Engineering
Crafted Stories	Advertising, Content Marketing, Marketing	McMillan Agency
High Line	Software	NEOGOV
Marcato Digital Solutions	Event Management, Music	Patron Technology
X2 Games	Blockchain, Gaming	Global Blockchain
Daishowa-Marubeni International	Forestry	Mercer International
Viau Foods	Food Processing	Maple Leaf Foods
MostFunGames	Online Games, Online Portals	DOIT Software
Alert Labs	Commercial, Information Technology, Sensor	Watsco
STAT Search Analytics	Analytics, Digital Marketing, SEO	Moz
PNG Equipment Ltd.	Oil and Gas, Sales	Fuelled
Delom Group	Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering	Wajax Ltd.
Office Document Consulting	Information Technology, Software	ECi Software Solutions
Coreworx	Cloud Computing, E-Commerce, Enterprise Software, SaaS	Vela Software
Canadian Insurance Top Broker	Insurance, Publishing	Newcom Media Inc.
Acenzia	Consumer Goods	LiveWell Foods Canada
Cooper’s New Reality Garage	Computer, Software	Truly Social Games
THP	Media and Entertainment, Online Portals	Williams Lea Tag
GLyPharma Therapeutic	Health Care, Medical, Therapeutics	Therachon
Somabec	Publishing	Transcontinental
Solufy	Computer, Software	Prometheus Group
Powervision Software	Document Management, Electronics	Cortex Business Solutions

Thirty-six companies this month.  With Software, Manufacturing, Food and Cannabis categories representing over 50% of the acquisitions.

Acquired Organization	Categories	Buyer
Anchor Danly	Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering	Hidden Harbor Capital Partners
AWC Manufacturing	Industrial Engineering	Hidden Harbor Capital Partners
Axia NetMedia	Telecommunications	BCE Inc (Bell Canada Enterprises)
BCG Creations	Manufacturing	Hub Promotional Group
Bonfire Interactive	Enterprise Software, GovTech, Procurement, SaaS	GTY Technology Holdings
Boxxo	Accounting, Software, Ticketing	Vendini
ChainTrack Technologies Inc	Enterprise Software	TrackLoop Corp.
Cluep	Advertising, Advertising Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Mobile, Mobile Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Advertising, Text Analytics	Impact Group
Conferences, Groups and Incentives	Consulting, Event Management	MCI Group Holding
Crestline Coach Ltd.	Automotive, Manufacturing	Demers Ambulances
Dicom Transportation Group	Logistics, Transportation	Royal Mail
Ethical Bean Coffee	Coffee	The Kraft Heinz Company
Farm Boy	Agriculture, Food and Beverage	Empire Co.
Fine Choice Foods	Food and Beverage, Food Delivery	Swander Pace Capital
Full Spectrum Medicinal	Cannabis	Marapharm Ventures
Helm Operations	Information Technology, Marine Transportation, Software	Volaris Group
Holmes PR	Public Relations	KWT Global
ICOD	Computer, Software	Prima Solutions
IMPACT Consulting	Consulting, Government, Public Relations	Global Public Affairs
JAM Industries	Audio, Consumer Electronics, Music	DCC
Magna – Global Fluid Pressure & Controls Business	Industrial, Manufacturing	Hanon Systems
NEOMED-LABS	Biotechnology, Life Science	Ampersand Capital Partners
NewLeaf Cannabis	Alternative Medicine, Cannabis, Retail, Retail Technology	NationalAccessCannabis
Nudura Corp.	Building Material, Construction	RPM International
Questica, Inc.	Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Data Integration, Data Visualization, FinTech, Software	GTY Technology Holdings
Recochem	Automotive, Customer Service, Industrial	H.I.G. Capital
Roxy Software	Software	VitalHub
Solantro Semiconductor	Electronics, Semiconductor, Solar	Huada Semiconductor
Tetragon Works	Gaming, PC Games	Brace Yourself Games
The Amarna Company	Food and Beverage, Manufacturing	Vantage Specialty Chemicals
TokeIn	Cannabis, Computer, Software	MVC Tech
Umapped	Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality	Flight Centre
Versature	Communications Infrastructure, Telecommunications, VoIP	Net2Phone
VetSuccess	Veterinary	VetSource
Vivonet	Financial Services, Information Technology, Point of Sale, SaaS, Software	Infor

A decent collection of companies being acquired this month: 32 in total.  Information Technology, Finance, Pharmaceutical and Cannabis making up around 47%.

Acquired Organization	Categories	Buyer
Alexandria Moulding	Forestry, Paper Manufacturing	U.S. LUMBER
Apps on Tap	Information Services, Information Technology	F12.net
Canna Farms Ltd.	Medical, Pharmaceutical	VIVO Cannabis Inc.
Canopy Health Innovations	Pharmaceutical	Canopy Growth
Com-Net	Infrastructure, Telecommunications	Commissionaires Ottawa
Credit Union Leasing Administration of Canada	Finance, Financial Services	AutoFinance Group, Inc
EnerCare	Energy, Oil and Gas, Rental, Water	Brookfield Infrastructure Partners
Exocor	Information Technology, Manufacturing	August Corporate Partners
Gal Power	Energy	Trivest Partners
Inocybe Technologies	Computer, Network Security, Open Source	Kontron
Kanetix	Credit, Credit Cards, Finance	Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
KGK Science	Clinical Trials, Nutrition	Auxly Cannabis Group
Leavetown.com Vacations	Adventure Travel, Outdoors, Travel, Travel Accommodations, Vacation Rental	RedAwning
Leystone Insurance & Financial	Consulting, Life Insurance	Gallagher
Logistik Unicorp	Information Technology	Wynnchurch Capital
Megatraction Equipment	Industrial Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing	Metal 7
Paradigm Network Solutions	Consulting, Information Technology	F12.net
Pavilion Financial Group – Investment consulting business	Consulting, Financial Services	Mercer
Picatic	Developer APIs, Event Management, Software, Ticketing	Eventbrite
Pinpoint GPS Solutions Inc	Wireless	Descartes Systems Group
Polyair Inter Pack	Packaging Services	Intertape polymer group
Priority One	Health Care	Calian
RedFlagDeals	Coupons, Online Portals, Shopping	VerticalScope
Regenurex	Nutrition, Wellness	Pond Technologies
SDMG	Advertising, Marketing	Routeique Inc.
Trillium Health Care Products	Pharmaceutical	New Water Capital
TriNimbus Technologies	Information Services, Information Technology	Onica
Vancouver Perfect Window Washing	CleanTech, Commercial, Janitorial Service	CBF Management
Veritas Farm Management	Agriculture, Analytics, Consulting	Deveron UAS
W-S Feed Supplies Ltd.	Animal Feed, Nutrition	La Coop fédérée
WellSpring Pharma Services	Biotechnology, Manufacturing	ANI Pharmaceuticals
Zensurance	Finance, Financial Exchanges, Financial Services, Insurance	Travelers Insurance

July had 28 acquisitions.

Claranova which was acquired by Maximum Games in 2016 went on a buying spree this month with 3 Canadian acquisitions.  This follows last month’s Microsoft purchase of a Games company.  Bullfrog Power, one of Canada’s largest green power generation companies, is acquired by Spark Power Corp.  One weed category pick up, a few financial companies and a distribution of a lot of other things in the summer slowdown.

Acquired Organization	Categories	Buyer
Acumyn	Medical Device, Software	Elekta AB
Adaware	Security, Software	Claranova
Alpine Payment Systems	Banking, Hospitality, Restaurants, Retail	TouchSuite
Bullfrog Power	Clean Energy, Energy	Spark Power Corp.
Camso	Agriculture, Construction, Industrial, Machinery Manufacturing	Michelin
ESP Salon Sales	Beauty, Cosmetics	Equicapita
FSCwire	Consulting, Public Relations	Issuer Direct
Greystone Managed Investments	Finacial Services	Toronto Dominion Bank Group
Hiku Brands	Retail	Canopy Growth
Hubdoc	Accounting, Document Management, SaaS, Software	Xero
Impact Mobile	Media and Entertainment	IMImobile
Ingenious Packaging	Packaging Services	Resource Label Group
Integricon Solutions	Recruiting, Staffing Agency	S.i. Systems
Linchpin Labs	Information Technology, Software	L-3 Communications
Lulu Software	Collaboration, Document Management, SaaS, Software	Claranova
Match Marketing Group	Advertising, Advertising Platforms, Marketing, News	Southfield Capital
Mazza Innovation	Biotechnology	Sensient Technologies
Navacord	Consulting, Employee Benefits, Insurance	Madison Dearborn Partners
Neptec Design Group	Aerospace	MDA
Neurogym Technologies	Health Care, Medical Device	Medline Industries
Northforge Innovations	Consulting, Security, Software	IP Infusion
Octane Strategies Inc.	Government, Public Relations	NATIONAL Public Relations
Radius Technologies	Cloud Data Services, Information Technology	LinkPoint Consulting
Rituels	Cosmetics	La maison Simons
Snowed In Studios	Digital Media, Video Games	Keywords Studios
Socrative	Education, Skill Assessment	Showbie
Upclick	E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, EBooks, Mobile Payments, SaaS, Software	Claranova
V-NEO	Information Services, Information Technology	GFT Technologies

We picked up to 30 acquisitions in June from last month’s 26, April’s 39, and March’s 33.  This basic acquisition pattern follows last year bringing us to the summer doldrums.

Microsoft makes its 10th acquisition this year with the purchase of Compulsion Games of Montreal.

Two more weed category acquisitions.  Aurora Cannabis buying Anandia Labs for a posted $115 Million.  Shopify made its 7th acquisition since its inception: Return Magic (a company that manages returns and loyalty for retailers).

Acquired Organization	Categories	Buyer
Canesto Systems	Software	AlayaCare
Anandia Labs	Analytics, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Genetics, Health Care	Aurora Cannabis
Raging River Exploration	Energy, Oil and Gas	Baytex Energy Corp
Weed Virtual Retail Inc.	Recreation, Virtual Reality	Biome Grow Inc.
About Communications	Information Technology, Telecommunications	BluArc Hosted Business Phone & Internet Services
Rewardstream Solutions	Advertising, Marketing, Sales, Software	Buyapowa
Secure Technologies International	Computer, Information Technology, Network Security	Calian
Gravit Designer	Graphic Design, Software, Web Design, Web Development	Corel
GoSecure	Cyber Security, Information Technology, Security	CounterTack
TM4 inc.	Automotive	Dana Holding Corporation
Brampton Engineering	Industrial, Packaging Services, Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing	Davis-Standard
Third Wave Consulting	CRM, Information Technology	Deloitte Digital
ConceptShare	Art, Cloud Computing, Collaboration, Enterprise Software, Marketing Automation, Project Management, Software	Deltek
Millennium 1 Solutions	Business Development, Outsourcing	Dimension Data
TD Financing Services	Financial Services	Flexiti Financial
GoFetch Technologies	Internet, Marketplace, Mobile	FuturePet
FleetCarma	Automotive, Electric Vehicle	Geotab
Dx3 Canada	Events, Trade Shows	IoT Events
Sugoi	Fashion, Retail	Louis Garneau Sports
Sombrio	Fashion, Retail	Louis Garneau Sports
Compulsion Games	Computer, Gaming	Microsoft
Lendful Financial	Finance, Financial Services, FinTech, Service Industry	Peoples Group
LDetek	Electronics, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas	Process Sensing Technologies
DuProprio	Internet, Online Portals, Real Estate	PurpleBricks
Visr	Internet	SafeToNet
MD Financial Management	Asset Management, Consulting, Financial Services, Wealth Management	Scotiabank
Return Magic	E-Commerce, Software	Shopify
Arizona Mining	Mineral, Mining, Natural Resources	South32
Buds Entertainment Inc.	Film Production, Music	Williamsville Sears Management
Pestell Group	Wholesale	Wind Point Partners

We’re back to the standard Canadian Acquisition pattern: IT and Enterprise Software.

Interestingly Indeed made another acquisition this month to add to their acquisition of Workopolis last month.  We dropped to 26 acquisitions this month from last month’s 39, and March’s 33.  This basic acquisition pattern follows last year bringing us to the summer doldrums.

Acquired	Buyer	Day	Industry
GreenOwl Mobile	IBI Group	18	Automotive
Newfoundland Capital	Stingray	2	Broadcasting
JemPak	Henkel	10	Chemicals
Richform Construction Supply Co.	Construction Supply Group	29	Construction
Shepherd Gourmet Dairy	Saputo Inc.	23	Consumer Goods
Symbility Health	TELUS Health	8	Employee Benefits
TGO Consulting	SHEA Business Solutions	29	Enterprise Software
ResponseTek	ESW Capital	23	Enterprise Software
CRMfusion	Validity	2	Enterprise Software
Programming Research (PRQA)	Perforce Software	2	Enterprise Software
OANDA Corporation	CVC Capital Partners	2	Finance
TranQool Inc	HumanaCare	8	Health Care
Innovative Records Systems Corp.	Access Information Management	17	IS
QuickMobile	Cvent	1	IS
Infront Consulting Group	Green House Data	31	IT
Xacte	PetalMD	29	IT
Union Solutions	Claranet	1	IT
Facilite Informatique	CGI	16	IT
Cimetrix Solutions	Javelin Technologies	7	Manufacturing
Groupe Serdy	Groupe TVA	1	Media
UX Data Sciences Corp.	ChroMedX Corp.	9	Medical Devices
URZ Energy	Azarga Uranium	7	Mineral
AurKa Pharma	Eli Lilly	14	Pharmaceuticals
BrandProtect	PhishLabs	11	Public Relations
Resume.com	Indeed	25	Saas
Dreamwater Products Canada Inc.	Harvest One Cannabis Inc.	3	Therapeutics

It seems that Canadian Marijuana startups became interesting for acquirers all at once, followed by cloud infrastructure and advertising.  The Marijuana startups were quiet for most of the year and then 4 were acquired in April. Notable is that Workopolis was acquired by the parent of Indeed.  This will make a very limited choice for posting jobs in the Canadian marketplace. Sysomos, a community analytics company in Toronto was acquired by Meltwater, and will most likely remain autonomous for the time being.  April saw 39 acquisitions compared to March’s 33, and February’s 31. Similar pattern to last year where April had the increased acquisition numbers.

Acquired	Buyer	Category
Brad Inc.	Ogilvy & Mather	Advertising
Spector & Co	Blue Point Capital Partners	Advertising
Rainforest Digital	Jan Kelley Advertising	Advertising
Chalk & Wire Learning Assessment	Campus Labs	Analytics
Sysomos	Meltwater	Analytics
Espro	Regal Ware, Inc.	Appliances
GIGX	Subscribe Technologies	Blockchain
CryptoGlobal	Hyperblock Technologies Corp.	Blockchain
WSB Titan	GMS Inc	Building Materials
SoilVision Systems	Bentley Systems	Civil Engineering
Backbone Datavault	eStruxture Data Centers	Cloud Infrastructure
Concordis Solutions	Bulletproof InfoTech	Cloud Infrastructure
Mitel Networks Corporation	Searchlight Capital Partners	Cloud Infrastructure
Adoxio	KPMG	CRM
Egyde	KPMG	Cyber Security
VendorBase	Procurify	E-Commerce
Standard Nutrition	La Coop	Farming
Amenity Health Care	Rubicon Pharmacies	Health Care
echangedemaison.com	GuestToGuest	Hospitality
Workopolis	Recruit Holdings	Internet
Friend Management Systems	Western Equipment Dealers Association	Management Consulting
WeedMD	Hiku Brands	Marijuana
WILL Cannabis Group	GrowForce	Marijuana
Canveda	MPX Bioceutical	Marijuana
Dosecann Inc.	Cannabis Wheaton Income.	Marijuana
Alabama Graphite Corp	Westwater Resources	Mining
Spartan Energy Corp.	Vermilion Energy	Oil & Gas
Aveda Transportation and Energy Services	Daseke	Oil & Gas
Nordion – Medical Isotope	BWX Technologies	Pharmaceutical Isotopes
Corozon Platform	VANC Pharmaceuticals	Pharmacy Software
Alcor Commercial Realty	Avison Young	Real Estate
Presidia Security Consulting	ADGA Group Consultants	Risk Management
Insight Group	Mantis Informatics	Software
Entero	Quorum Business Solution	Software
Kronos Technologies	EquiSoft	Software Development
Athletica Sport Systems	Fulcrum Capital Partners	Sports