Canadian technology and VC-backed exits don't follow the broader Canadian private M&A playbook. They are a distinct market, built around pricing precision, technology-specific risk, and a remedies stack calibrated for venture-backed sellers.
This update to Fasken's Exit InSights report benchmarks Canadian technology and VC-backed exit data against the American Bar Association's 2025 Canadian Private Target M&A Deal Points Study. The objective: show where Canadian tech exits (as reflected in Exit InSights) diverge from broader Canadian private M&A practice, and explain what those differences mean for buyers, sellers, founders, investors, and advisors at the negotiation table.
The report explores: