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BMO Capital Markets

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Description

BMO Capital Markets is a financial company that manages Bank of Montreal's wholesale banking operations.

Investor Profile

BMO Capital Markets has backed more than 56 startups, with 10 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 20 rounds, about 36% of its total and boasts 43 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Post Ipo Equity, Series C, Post Ipo Debt rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Canada, United States, France.
  • Strong thematic focus on Mining, Precious Metals, Software.
  • Led 7 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Post Ipo Equity (39%)
  • Series C (13%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (11%)
  • Private Equity (7%)
  • Debt Financing (7%)
  • Series B (5%)
  • Series E (5%)
  • Series Unknown (4%)
  • Series D (4%)
  • Post Ipo Secondary (4%)

Country Focus

  • Canada (71%)
  • United States (25%)
  • France (2%)
  • Australia (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Mining
  • Precious Metals
  • Software
  • Real Estate
  • Natural Resources
  • Energy
  • Oil And Gas
  • Mineral
  • Financial Services
  • Property Management
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does BMO Capital Markets frequently co-invest with?

National Bank Financial
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Co-Investments: 10
Canaccord Genuity Group
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 13
Scotiabank
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 7
CIBC World Markets
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 13
RBC Capital Markets
North America, New York, United States, Albany
Co-Investments: 16
TD Securities
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 17
SC
North America, Texas, United States, Houston
Co-Investments: 8
Raymond James
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 12
Paradigm Capital
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 13
GMP Securities
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does BMO Capital Markets often collaborate with?

EP
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1
JD
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 1
AB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
MP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
MR
North America, Washington, United States, Bellevue
Shared Deals: 1
ES
Oceania, Queensland, Australia
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by BMO Capital Markets?

Sterling Infrastructure

The Woodlands, Texas, United States

Sterling Infrastructure is an infrastructure company that provides E-infrastructure, building, and transportation solutions for customers.

Civil EngineeringConstructionInfrastructure
Debt FinancingJun 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $450,000,000
FireFly Metals

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

FireFly Metals is a mining and exploration company.

Mining
Post Ipo EquityJun 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $48,970,308
Bear Creek Mining Corporation

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Bear Creek Mining Corporation is an exploration-stage company. The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development.

MiningMining TechnologyPrecious Metals
Post Ipo EquityMar 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,070,217
Clutch

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Clutch is an online used vehicle retailer that enables customers to browse and purchase from a wide selection of pre-owned vehicles.

AutomotiveE-CommerceRetail
Series DFeb 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $34,876,308
Sound Agriculture

Emeryville, California, United States

Sound Agriculture uses molecular discovery to create climate resilient crops, enhancing harvest yields for growers.

AgricultureAgTechBiotechnologyFarming
Series BDec 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
United Way of Greater Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

United Way of Greater Milwaukee is a company that helps set up donations and volunteer work.

Non Profit
GrantDec 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,300,000
Nova Leap Health Corp.

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Nova Leap Health Corp. is an international provider of personal home care and support services.

Health CareHospital
Post Ipo DebtNov 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,981,278
Lifecore Biomedical

Chaska, Minnesota, United States

Lifecore Biomedical is dedicated to the development of technically advanced hyaluronan based products.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Post Ipo DebtNov 26, 2024
Endeavour Silver Corp

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Endeavour Silver Corp is a mining company focused on silver and gold production.

MineralMiningNatural Resources
Post Ipo EquityNov 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $73,000,000
Equinox Gold

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Equinox Gold is a multi-asset mining company.

Mining
Post Ipo SecondaryOct 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $140,000,000