North America

Symplicity Corp has acquired Orbis Communications, a Hamilton, Ontario-based provider of experiential learning solutions to post-secondary institutions in Canada.

Onex Corp has agreed to acquire Tes Global, a London, UK-based provider of software solutions to the education sector.

Toronto-based GoodGood, an omnichannel marketplace for locally curated beverages, food, snacks and other items, has collected C$6.5 million in seed financing.

Montreal-based payouts platform Payment Rails has rebranded as Trolley and raised C$7 million in Series A financing.

Japan’s Toshiba Corp walked away from potential private equity buyout offers at a substantial premium, Reuters reported.

Kudos, a Calgary-based employee recognition, people analytics and organizational communications platform, has secured a growth equity investment of C$10 million.

Toronto-based virtual food hall Kitchen Hub has collected C$9 million in follow-on financing.

Alaris Equity Partners has provided follow-on financing to US-based portfolio companies 3E, a utility services provider, and D&M Leasing, a vehicle sourcing and leasing services provider.

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is looking to buy Andrade Gutierrez's interest in Brazilian infrastructure company CCR, Reuters reported, citing an O Globo columnist.

Willful, a Toronto-based online estate planning startup, has secured C$750,000 in bridge financing.