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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?

Avenue Living Asset Management

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Avenue Living Asset Management specializes in commercial real estate, development, acquiring, and investment management services.

Asset ManagementCommercial Real EstateFinanceFinancial ServicesProperty ManagementReal Estate
Debt FinancingSep 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $253,150,641
Bombardier Recreational Products

Valcourt, Quebec, Canada

Bombardier Recreational Products or BRP is a Canadian company making various vehicles.

AutomotiveManufacturing
Post Ipo SecondarySep 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $98,499,469
Hot Chili

Applecross, Western Australia, Australia

Hot Chili (ASX:HCH) is an explorer, developer, and mining company that focuses on copper-gold projects.

IndustrialMineralPrecious Metals
Post Ipo EquitySep 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $9,242,550
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