Export Development Canada

Certn Background Screening Gets US $30M Boost with Support from Export Development Canada

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Today Certn , a leader in online background checks and identity verification, announced it secured an additional US$30M in Series B financing with over US$29.5M coming from Export Development Canada (EDC).

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  • Today Certn , a leader in online background checks and identity verification, announced it secured an additional US$30M in Series B financing with over US$29.5M coming from Export Development Canada (EDC).
  • To date, Certn has raised over US$114M in venture funding with US$80M coming via the latest Series B round.
  • This additional funding helps Certn, who acquired UK-based Credence Background Screening a year ago, expand its revolutionary background screening technology in EMEA markets.
  • EDC is committed to building strategic relationships with high-growth medium-sized companies like Certn, who are strategically positioned for accelerated export growth.

Certn Background Screening Gets US $30M Boost with Support from Export Development Canada

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Other Travel, Other Professional Services, Health, Business, Human Resources, Travel, Finance, Professional Services, Practice Management, Start-Up, Internet, Security, Boston Consulting Group, Senior, Bank of Montreal, Acquisition, United Kingdom, Growth, Entrepreneurship, Bank, Export Development Canada, EDC, Doodle

Today Certn , a leader in online background checks and identity verification, announced it secured an additional US$30M in Series B financing with over US$29.5M coming from Export Development Canada (EDC).

Key Points: 
  • Today Certn , a leader in online background checks and identity verification, announced it secured an additional US$30M in Series B financing with over US$29.5M coming from Export Development Canada (EDC).
  • To date, Certn has raised over US$114M in venture funding with US$80M coming via the latest Series B round.
  • This additional funding helps Certn expand its revolutionary background screening technology in EMEA and APAC markets.
  • EDC is committed to building strategic relationships with high-growth medium-sized companies like Certn, who are strategically positioned for accelerated export growth.

Accelia Capital welcomes EDC as investor to reach $60 million in assets

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Monday, April 17, 2023
Partnership, Woman, Research, Advisory, Investment, Export Development Canada, Female, EDC, Cryptocurrency, Financial services, Renewable energy

MONTREAL, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Accelia Capital, a technology oriented venture capital fund that prioritizes investments in innovative, female-owned or led businesses, is pleased to welcome Export Development Canada (EDC) as a new investor.

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  • MONTREAL, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Accelia Capital, a technology oriented venture capital fund that prioritizes investments in innovative, female-owned or led businesses, is pleased to welcome Export Development Canada (EDC) as a new investor.
  • This prestigious partner’s $5.6 million investment brings Accelia Capital’s funding pool to $60 million in assets under management.
  • EDC’s new role as investor will include participation to Accelia Capital's Advisory committee, as well as the offering of a competitive investment matching program to portfolio companies.
  • Accelia Capital 's key objective is to increase gender diversity in the competitive field of technological entrepreneurship.

ReGen III Update

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 4, 2023) - ReGen III Corp. (TSXV: GIII) (OTCQX: ISRJF) (FSE: PN4) ("ReGen III" or the "Company") is providing the following update.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 4, 2023) - ReGen III Corp. (TSXV: GIII) (OTCQX: ISRJF) (FSE: PN4) ("ReGen III" or the "Company") is providing the following update.
  • Subsequent amendments to the SPA required ReGen III to secure financing for its Texas recycling facility by March 31, 2023.
  • ReGen III's Group III base oil has successfully passed rigorous testing by Afton Chemicals, Castrol, several majors, super-majors and global blenders.
  • Both teams remain supportive of ReGen III and are continuing to advance their respective financing processes.

Inaugural CJF-Edward Burtynsky Award for Climate Photojournalism goes to Dustin Patar

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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TORONTO, April 3, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) announced today that the inaugural CJF-Edward Burtynsky Award for Climate Photojournalism goes to Iqauluit, Nunavut photojournalist Dustin Patar.

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  • TORONTO, April 3, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) announced today that the inaugural CJF-Edward Burtynsky Award for Climate Photojournalism goes to Iqauluit, Nunavut photojournalist Dustin Patar.
  • The $5,000 award celebrates provocative, impactful and inspirational climate photography from around the world.
  • The inaugural CJF-Edward Burtynsky Award for Climate Photojournalism goes to Nunavut photojournalist Dustin Patar.
  • The CJF-Edward Burtynsky Award for Climate Photojournalism jury members are:
    Jason Chiu, Head of UX + design, Export Development Canada;
    Hannah Yoon, photojournalist and 2014 Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award winner;

Nulogy Secures $20 Million CAD Funding to Drive Supply Chain Collaboration & Digitization Solutions

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
Growth, Export Development Canada, FMCG, Senior, EDC, Cryptocurrency

TORONTO, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Nulogy , the leading provider of supply chain collaboration solutions, today announced the company has received $20 million CAD (approx.

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  • TORONTO, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Nulogy , the leading provider of supply chain collaboration solutions, today announced the company has received $20 million CAD (approx.
  • $15 M USD) in a mix of funding from Export Development Canada (EDC) and incremental working capital from a Tier 1 Canadian Bank.
  • The funds will be used for product innovations and to accelerate the growth of Nulogy's multi-enterprise supply chain platform and solutions.
  • "Nulogy has been focused on core supply chain solutions, propelling some of the world's leading brands and their supplier networks in more than 20 countries," said Guillermo Freire, Senior Vice-President, Mid-Market Group at EDC.

Vertu Capital Raises more than $300 Million for its Inaugural Fund

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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TORONTO, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Vertu Capital, a private equity firm specializing in global enterprise software companies, is pleased to announce the close of its inaugural fund, Vertu Partners Fund I, with more than $300 million in capital commitments from a broad range of high-quality institutional investors.

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  • TORONTO, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Vertu Capital, a private equity firm specializing in global enterprise software companies, is pleased to announce the close of its inaugural fund, Vertu Partners Fund I, with more than $300 million in capital commitments from a broad range of high-quality institutional investors.
  • The Fund was oversubscribed with commitments exceeding its original hard cap.
  • "Our investors share our vision and belief in our team and strategy, and we are deeply gratified to have such impressive and well-regarded LPs in our inaugural fund."
  • To date, Vertu has completed two fund investments: Dejero Labs Inc., a global provider of critical communications technology, and PathFactory Inc., an intelligent content platform for B2B digital marketing.

ReGen III Engages Raymond James

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 13, 2023) - ReGen III Corp. (TSXV: GIII) (OTCQX: ISRJF) (FSE: PN4) ("ReGen III" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the engagement of Raymond James & Associates Inc. ("Raymond James"), a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF).

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 13, 2023) - ReGen III Corp. (TSXV: GIII) (OTCQX: ISRJF) (FSE: PN4) ("ReGen III" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the engagement of Raymond James & Associates Inc. ("Raymond James"), a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF).
  • Raymond James will act as an initial purchaser or placement agent to ReGen III for debt instruments or debt obligations issued by ReGen III to finance the Company's Texas recycling project.
  • Greg Clarkes, Chairman & CEO of ReGen III stated, "We look forward to working with Raymond James, a proven leader in U.S. debt financings.
  • Through Raymond James' broad institutional client footprint, ReGen III will be showcasing its Texas project to a much wider American audience.

EDF Renewables North America Wins Three Wind Projects Totaling 570 MW in Quebec

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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EDF Renewables North America announced today that Hydro-Québec selected three of its wind projects representing 570 megawatts (MW) for wind energy supply contracts under two calls for tenders launched in December 2021.

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  • EDF Renewables North America announced today that Hydro-Québec selected three of its wind projects representing 570 megawatts (MW) for wind energy supply contracts under two calls for tenders launched in December 2021.
  • EDF Renewables won three of the seven wind project awards representing nearly 50% of the total wind capacity awarded.
  • EDF Renewables, a historical energy player in Canada, has installed 1,228 MW of wind power in Quebec, with wind development representing 70% of its pipeline throughout the country.
  • EDF Renewables North America is a subsidiary of EDF Renewables, the dedicated renewable energy affiliate of the EDF Group.

Synaptive Announces a $40 Million Investment from Export Development Canada (EDC) to Accelerate Surgical, Imaging and Data Technologies

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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$40 million investment to develop and expand access to Canadian-made surgical robotics, MRI, and data platforms for medical imaging and operating rooms.

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  • $40 million investment to develop and expand access to Canadian-made surgical robotics, MRI, and data platforms for medical imaging and operating rooms.
  • Synaptive technology has been installed in 120 medical institutions in 20 countries with ongoing innovations planned for 2023 and beyond.
  • TORONTO, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synaptive Medical Inc., a global medical technology innovator in Canada, secured a USD $40 million investment from Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada’s export credit agency.
  • The commitment from EDC will boost Synaptive’s development and commercial capabilities while expanding clinician access to the company’s fully integrated technologies.