CIBC has signed a deal to acquire Wellington Financial as part of its plan to grow its business in the fast-moving technology sector.
Financial terms of the deal were not immediately available.
The specialty finance firm will become part of CIBC Innovation Banking, a new business for the big bank (TSX:CM) focused on providing strategic advice and funding to technology sector clients.
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Founded in 2000, Wellington Financial has been focused on providing growth capital to early and mid-stage technology companies.
It is based in Toronto with offices in New York and California.