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CIBC

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Description

CIBC is a financial service company that offers business solutions.

Investor Profile

CIBC has backed more than 48 startups, with 14 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 44 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Post Ipo Debt, Private Equity rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Canada, United States, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Energy, Renewable Energy, Health Care.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (35%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (31%)
  • Private Equity (6%)
  • Series Unknown (6%)
  • Series B (4%)
  • Series A (4%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (4%)
  • Series D (2%)
  • Pre Seed (2%)
  • Series C (2%)

Country Focus

  • Canada (38%)
  • United States (33%)
  • United Kingdom (23%)
  • Australia (4%)
  • Hong Kong (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Financial Services
  • Saas
  • Manufacturing
  • Battery
  • Solar
  • Finance
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does CIBC frequently co-invest with?

Royal Bank of Canada
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 8
Scotiabank
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 9
Rabobank
Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Utrecht
Co-Investments: 5
Bank of Montreal
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 10
Bank of America
North America, North Carolina, United States, Charlotte
Co-Investments: 8
Toronto Dominion Bank Group
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 6
ING Group
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 5
National Bank of Canada
North America, Alberta, Canada, Calgary
Co-Investments: 9
UBS
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 5
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 6

What are some of recent deals done by CIBC?

Venture Global LNG

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Venture Global LNG develops, constructs, and operates liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities.

ConstructionEnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Post Ipo DebtJul 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,100,000,000
Zenobe Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

Zenobe Energy manufactures battery storage assets for electric bus operators, utilities, and industrial and commercial businesses.

BatteryCharging InfrastructureEnergyRenewable Energy
Debt FinancingJul 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $382,030,238
Highwood Asset Management

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Highwood Asset Management is an asset management company that manages oil production and oil midstream spaces.

Asset ManagementIndustrialOil and Gas
Post Ipo DebtJul 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $103,127,564
Swiss Water

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Swiss Water Process removes caffeine from coffee for leading coffee roasters throughout the United States.

CoffeeFood and BeverageRestaurants
Post Ipo DebtJun 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $25,548,527
Wesdome Gold Mines

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Wesdome Gold Mines is a gold mining and exploration company.

MiningPrecious Metals
Post Ipo DebtJun 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $250,000,000
OR Royalties

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

OR Royalties is an intermediate precious metal royalty company that produces all types of precious metals.

Precious Metals
Post Ipo DebtJun 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $475,186,145
Ces Energy Solutions

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Ces Energy Solutions is a oil and gas energy company located in Calgary.

EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy
Post Ipo DebtApr 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $397,616,326
Triple Flag Precious Metals

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Triple Flag operates as a streaming and royalty company that provides financing solutions to the mining industry.

Precious Metals
Post Ipo DebtApr 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $700,000,000
Arevon

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Arevon is a leading renewable energy company, supplying clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy to utilities and businesses in the U.S.

Clean EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable EnergySolar
Debt FinancingMar 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $509,000,000
Zenith Energy

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Zenith Energy is a renewable energy company that specializes in power generation, microgrids, thermal power, and energy resources.

EnergyPower GridRenewable Energy
Debt FinancingMar 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,178,171,094