Our history
JANUARY 2018
CIBC Acquires Wellington Financial to launch CIBC Innovation Banking
SEPTEMBER 2018
Offices are opened in major tech hubs in Canada (Montreal & Vancouver) and US (Denver & Reston)
NOVEMBER 2020
CIBC Innovation Banking announces opening of office in New York City to meet demand on the East Coast and expansion of its Menlo Park team
JANUARY 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our team funded more than 50 companies ranging from early stage to those with an enterprise value in excess of US$5 billion
MAY 2021
CIBC Innovation Banking announces opening of 11th office in Boston.
OCTOBER 2021
CIBC Innovation Banking launches $450 Million CIBC Innovation Catalyst fund focused on venture capital and growth equity funds
Scaling Your Business by Identifying Pain Point Intersections with Marcos Torres of Huntress
According to Marcos Torres, investing is more serious than getting married. The CFO of Huntress, a managed security platform developed by former NSA employees, says that investing just isn't about money. He looks for partners who he can work with long-term, because he knows it can be far more difficult to get someone out of a company than of a marriage. Join him and host Micheal Hainsworth as they delve into what Marcos has learned on his journey from private equity owned business operator turned CFO, raising equity before you need it, and the nonlinear growth of organizations.
The Key to Scaleable Investments with Morad Elhafed of Battery Ventures and CIBC Innovation Banking’s Andrew Phillips
Morad Elhafed and the rest of the team at Battery Ventures in Boston believe that it's time to get back to fundamentals and build durable and scalable businesses. He is joined by Andrew Phillips, managing director in Boston of CIBC Innovation Banking. Morad and Andrew share their insights into the current investment landscape, how investors identify high-quality companies, and why Boston has become a hub of talent and investment.
Growing Companies from 5 to 50 Million with John Raeder, Vice Chairman of Bow River Capital
Bow River Capital is an employee-owned diversified investment platform that specializes in the lower middle market. John Raeder, the Vice Chairman and Head of Software Investments, launched the Maiden Fund in 2018, a Software Growth equity fund at Bow River, which was oversubscribed by $160 million dollars. John focuses on what he sees as a capital gap in the lower middle market, helping SaaS companies grow from $5 to $50 million by strategically investing to accelerate their growth. Clearly, his strategy is working, as five of Bow River’s seven SaaS companies are growing subscription revenues at 100%, and Bow River is one of the top ten funds in the US.
Scaling Texas’ Startup Success with Krishna Srinivasan and Jonathan Schupack
In this episode, Krishna Srinivasan, the founding partner at LiveOak Venture Partners, and Jonathan Schupack, executive director and market lead for CIBC Innovation Banking in Texas, share their insights and experiences about the challenges and triumphs faced by startup entrepreneurs in the lone star state. Join us as we uncover the secrets of successful entrepreneurship. Drawing parallels between climbing mighty mountains and building ground breaking businesses, discover the resilience, innovation and collaborative spirit that define the Texan startup scene.
