CIBC Innovation Banking and Information Venture Partners Provide $20 Million in Financing to DealMaker

Executive Summary

• CIBC Innovation Banking, together with Information Venture Partners (IVP), provided a $20 million financing facility to DealMaker.
• The facility consists of both equity and debt components and is intended to fund DealMaker’s growth, product innovation, and U.S. market expansion.
• The transaction deepens an existing relationship that began in 2022 and underscores CIBC Innovation Banking’s focus on supporting growth‑stage technology companies.

Key Details

• Financing Amount: $20 million total facility.
• Structure: Combination of equity investment and debt financing (specific split not disclosed).
• Participants: CIBC Innovation Banking and Information Venture Partners (IVP) as providers; DealMaker as the recipient.
• Purpose of Funds: Support continued growth, accelerate product development, and expand DealMaker’s presence in the United States market.
• Company Background – DealMaker: AI‑driven capital‑raising platform that has facilitated over $2 billion of capital raised for startups through pre‑IPO and post‑IPO private offerings; offers a white‑label solution allowing companies to own data, manage compliance, payments, and investor relations.
• Relationship History: CIBC Innovation Banking’s partnership with DealMaker began in 2022; this financing builds on that ongoing collaboration.

Notable Quotes

• “CIBC Innovation Banking has been a valued partner in our growth since 2022,” said Rebecca Kacaba, Co‑Founder & CEO, DealMaker.
• “We are pleased to continue our relationship with DealMaker and to work alongside IVP in supporting the company’s next phase of growth,” said Joshua Olawale, Director, CIBC Innovation Banking.