Today’s Pick: Largest publicly-announced VC investment ever in Canadian company
From VentureXpert’s weekly round-up:
“The blockbuster VC deal of the week comes from Internet media company Geosign Technologies Inc. which announced the closing of $160 MM in private financing from American Capital Strategies Ltd. With over 180 consumer websites, Ontario-based Geosign has secured the largest publicly-announced VC investment ever made into a Canadian company. Proceeds from the financing will be used for working capital and to support the Company’s strategic growth.�
Check out the article from the Globe on Friday: Globe and Mail - Ontario Net firm gets $160-million backing (PDF)
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