CIBC Innovation Banking

Toronto, Ontario
Multi-StagePE / DebtEst. US$8.7BThe 50: Canadian VC Ecosystem Guide 2026

Investment Thesis

CIBC Innovation Banking provides strategic advice, cash management, and flexible capital solutions to innovation companies across North America and Europe, with financing ranging from $1M to $100M+. Leveraging 25 years of specialized lending experience and CIBC's $1T+ AUM, the fund supports 750+ technology and life sciences clients through venture debt and strategic banking services.

Focus Areas

Investment Stage
Multi-StagePE / Debt

Investment Signals

Check SizeC$1.4M
GeographyNorth America
ProvincesON, BC, QC
RoleBoth
Business ModelsB2B, SaaS, deep-tech

Sample Portfolio Companies

Gradient AI
AlayaCare
360insights
7shifts
Actionstep
ActiveCampaign
Acuity Insights
Adthena
Aerospike
Aktana
Altia
Andgo

Management Team

P
Paul McKinlay
VP & Co-Head
A
Amy Olah
MD, Head of Canadian & US West Coast Venture Banking

What Makes Us Unique

25 years specialized lending experience. CIBC market cap $80B+, $1T+ AUM.

AUM & Sources

Est. US$8.7B
Assets under management (estimated)
Sources
No public sources found.
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