CIBC Capital Partners

CIBC Capital Partners is a Toronto-based investment firm specializing in direct, fund, and mezzanine investments. It provides subordinated debt and equity to mid- and late-stage private or public companies for growth financing, acquisitions, management buyouts, and recapitalizations. The firm prefers investments in later-stage companies undergoing financial restructurings, with a focus on sectors such as Industrials, Healthcare, Biotechnology, Financials, and Technology. It typically invests CAD10-20 million ($9.81-$19.61 million) per company, based primarily in Canada, Europe, and Australia.

Harry Culham

Senior Executive Vice President and Group Head

Jon Hountalas

Senior Executive Vice President and Group Head, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, Canada

Mark R. McQueen

President and Executive Managing Director, CIBC Innovation Banking

Brendan Mulheran

Managing Director

David Yeh

Managing Director

Past deals in Oil and Gas

Northern Oil and Gas

Post in 2025
Northern Oil and Gas is an independent energy company focused on acquiring, exploring, developing, and producing crude oil and natural gas properties in the United States. Primarily active in the Bakken and Three Forks formations within the Williston Basin of North Dakota and Montana, the company's success is built on strategic partnerships with premier operators and landowners.

North American Energy Partners

Post in 2025
North American Energy Partners Inc. (NAEPI) provides a range of heavy construction and mining and pipeline installation services to customers in the Canadian oil sands, industrial construction, commercial and public construction and pipeline construction markets. The Company’s primary market is the Canadian oil sands, where it supports the customers’ mining operations and capital projects. NAEPI provides services through all stages of an oil sands project’s lifecycle, its core focus is on providing recurring services, such as contract mining, during the operational phase. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 (fiscal 2012), recurring services represented 87% of the oil sands business. The Company’s business segments include heavy construction and mining and pipeline. In July 2013, the Company announced that it has completed sale of its Piling businesses to Keller Group plc.

Source Energy Services

Post in 2024
Founded in 2017, Source Energy Services is a Calgary-based company specializing in the production, supply, and distribution of Northern White frac sand, primarily for oil and gas exploration and production in Western Canada and the United States. It also offers storage and logistics services for other bulk well completion materials, along with its proprietary Sahara mobile sand storage system.

CEMATRIX Corporation

Post in 2024
CEMATRIX Corporation manufactures and supplies cellular concrete products for construction across Canada and the United States. Its CEMATRIX Cellular Concrete (CCC) is a lightweight, flowable material made from cement, water, a foaming agent and air, which hardens to provide insulation and energy absorption. The products are used for lightweight backfill, insulation, grouting and flowable fills and have wide applications in retaining walls, bridge approaches and roadways on soft soils, frost-protected and heated foundations, tunnel grout, slope stabilization and other fill or structural support tasks. The company also serves oil and gas facilities and shallow utilities, supporting remediation and other ground improvement projects. Headquartered in Calgary, Canada, CEMATRIX positions itself as a North American supplier of cellular concrete solutions for construction markets.

Keyera

Post in 2024
Keyera is an energy midstream company operating primarily in Alberta, Canada. It specializes in gathering and processing natural gas, owning and operating raw gas gathering pipelines and processing plants. Keyera also handles the storage, transportation, and blending of natural gas liquids (NGLs) and crude oil, marketing products such as propane, butane, iso-octane, and crude oil.

Lucero Energy

Post in 2022
Lucero Energy is an independent oil company that specializes in the acquisition, development, and production of oil-weighted assets in the Bakken and Three Forks formations located in the Williston Basin of North Dakota. The company is engaged in consolidating interests in these formations, focusing on enhancing its operational efficiency and maximizing resource extraction. Through its strategic initiatives, Lucero Energy aims to capitalize on the rich hydrocarbon potential of the region, positioning itself as a significant player in the North Dakota oil industry.

Trinidad Drilling

Post in 2017
Trinidad Drilling Ltd. is a Canadian company that specializes in providing drilling services for the oil and natural gas industry. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Calgary, Trinidad designs, builds, and operates modern drilling rigs, focusing on complex wells. The company operates 70 rigs in Canada and 69 rigs in the United States and internationally, delivering land drilling services as well as barge drilling services in select markets. Trinidad is dedicated to maintaining high standards in rig technology and labor services, employing well-trained and experienced personnel to ensure reliable operations. In addition to its core drilling business, Trinidad also engages in construction and insurance activities and has manufacturing operations in both Canada and the United States. The company derives the majority of its revenue from oilfield services, reflecting its significant role in the energy sector.

InPlay Oil

Post in 2016
InPlay Oil Corp. is an oil development and production company based in Calgary, Alberta, specializing in the acquisition, exploration, and development of petroleum and natural gas properties. The company primarily focuses on a concentrated light oil asset base in West Central Alberta, targeting the Cardium formation. InPlay Oil engages in the production and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, generating revenue through variable price contracts. With its extensive inventory of horizontal drilling locations, the company is well-positioned to manage commodity price fluctuations and optimize recovery from its in-place pools.

Tamarack Valley Energy

Post in 2016
Tamarack Valley Energy is a Calgary-based company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. The company focuses on acquiring and operating repeatable, predictable resource plays, with key assets including Cardium light oil properties in Lochend, Garrington/Harmattan, and Buck Lake in Alberta, Viking light oil resources in Redwater, Foley Lake, and Westlock in Alberta, and heavy oil opportunities southeast of Lloydminster in Saskatchewan.

Secure Waste Infrastructure

Post in 2016
Secure Waste Infrastructure provides fluids and solids solutions to the oil and natural gas industry, along with ownership and operation of midstream infrastructure and environmental services. The company serves upstream and midstream operators by delivering innovative, efficient, and environmentally responsible products and services. It operates across three segments: Environmental Waste Management, Energy Infrastructure, and Oilfield Services. Environmental Waste Management encompasses a network of waste processing facilities and produced water pipelines, industrial landfills, and related disposal activities. Energy Infrastructure includes crude oil gathering pipelines and terminals, supporting the transportation and storage of hydrocarbons. Oilfield Services covers field support operations such as processing, storage, and handling of fluids and solids used in exploration and production. By integrating waste processing, water treatment, and energy transportation assets, the company aims to optimize resource use and minimize environmental impact for customers in the oil and gas sector.

Tamarack Valley Energy

Post in 2016
Tamarack Valley Energy is a Calgary-based company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. The company focuses on acquiring and operating repeatable, predictable resource plays, with key assets including Cardium light oil properties in Lochend, Garrington/Harmattan, and Buck Lake in Alberta, Viking light oil resources in Redwater, Foley Lake, and Westlock in Alberta, and heavy oil opportunities southeast of Lloydminster in Saskatchewan.

Raging River Exploration

Post in 2016
Raging River Exploration Inc. is an oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas properties in Western Canada. The firm primarily focuses on the Viking light oil fairway, particularly in the greater Dodsland area of southwest Saskatchewan and the Esther area of southeastern Alberta. Raging River holds a substantial net undeveloped land base of 591,363 acres. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, the company has positioned itself as a key player in the regional oil and gas sector. As of August 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Baytex Energy Corp.

Secure Waste Infrastructure

Post in 2015
Secure Waste Infrastructure provides fluids and solids solutions to the oil and natural gas industry, along with ownership and operation of midstream infrastructure and environmental services. The company serves upstream and midstream operators by delivering innovative, efficient, and environmentally responsible products and services. It operates across three segments: Environmental Waste Management, Energy Infrastructure, and Oilfield Services. Environmental Waste Management encompasses a network of waste processing facilities and produced water pipelines, industrial landfills, and related disposal activities. Energy Infrastructure includes crude oil gathering pipelines and terminals, supporting the transportation and storage of hydrocarbons. Oilfield Services covers field support operations such as processing, storage, and handling of fluids and solids used in exploration and production. By integrating waste processing, water treatment, and energy transportation assets, the company aims to optimize resource use and minimize environmental impact for customers in the oil and gas sector.

Bellatrix Exploration

Post in 2014
Bellatrix Exploration Ltd is a Canada-based oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, acquisition, development, and production of oil and natural gas reserves, primarily in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. The company focuses on two key resource plays: the Cardium and the Notikewin/Falher intervals, both located in the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin. The Notikewin/Falher play is known for its abundant, liquids-rich natural gas, offering compelling economic advantages, while the Cardium play is recognized for its potential to significantly increase reserves and production, thereby providing long-term economic value. Through these strategic initiatives, Bellatrix aims to maximize its revenue from the sale of oil and natural gas.

Strategic Oil & Gas

Post in 2014
Strategic Oil & Gas is an emerging junior oil and gas company focused on the exploration and development of petroleum and natural gas reserves, primarily in Western Canada and the Western United States. The company specializes in upstream oil and gas exploitation, leveraging advanced sub-surface technical capabilities in geology, geophysics, engineering, and petrophysics analysis. Strategic Oil & Gas is dedicated to establishing itself as a leading oil producer by developing its concentrated land and reserve base, alongside its wholly-owned and operated sales infrastructure. Additionally, the company manages interests in the Marlowe area, operating gas plants and oil batteries, while also overseeing the maintenance of associated roadways.

Seven Generations Energy

Private Equity Round in 2013
Seven Generations Energy Ltd. is an independent energy company based in Calgary, Canada, engaged in the exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties. Founded in 2001, the company focuses on non-conventional resource plays, particularly in Canada. It holds interests in the Kakwa River project, encompassing approximately 528,000 net acres in northwest Alberta. Utilizing advanced techniques such as long-reach and horizontal drilling, Seven Generations produces natural gas, condensate, and natural gas liquids. The company also owns several gathering lines and processing facilities, which support its operations. A skilled technical and business team drives the company's efforts to identify and optimize high-quality resource plays.

Trinidad Drilling

Post in 2013
Trinidad Drilling Ltd. is a Canadian company that specializes in providing drilling services for the oil and natural gas industry. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Calgary, Trinidad designs, builds, and operates modern drilling rigs, focusing on complex wells. The company operates 70 rigs in Canada and 69 rigs in the United States and internationally, delivering land drilling services as well as barge drilling services in select markets. Trinidad is dedicated to maintaining high standards in rig technology and labor services, employing well-trained and experienced personnel to ensure reliable operations. In addition to its core drilling business, Trinidad also engages in construction and insurance activities and has manufacturing operations in both Canada and the United States. The company derives the majority of its revenue from oilfield services, reflecting its significant role in the energy sector.

NuVista Energy

Private Equity Round in 2013
NuVista Energy Ltd. is a Calgary-based company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of condensate, oil, and natural gas reserves within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. The company primarily focuses on the condensate-rich Montney formation located in the Wapiti area of the Alberta Deep Basin. Established in 2003, NuVista has transformed its operations by emphasizing the development of its valuable Wapiti Montney play, which significantly contributes to its hydrocarbon production. Condensate, which constitutes nearly half of the company's sales, plays a crucial role in the heavy oil industry by enhancing the viscosity required for pipeline transportation. To support its production capabilities, NuVista operates compressor and dehydration stations, further optimizing its service assets in the region. The company has also made strides in financial management, reducing long-term debt substantially, which allows for continued investment in its core operations and growth opportunities.

Raging River Exploration

Post in 2012
Raging River Exploration Inc. is an oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas properties in Western Canada. The firm primarily focuses on the Viking light oil fairway, particularly in the greater Dodsland area of southwest Saskatchewan and the Esther area of southeastern Alberta. Raging River holds a substantial net undeveloped land base of 591,363 acres. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, the company has positioned itself as a key player in the regional oil and gas sector. As of August 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Baytex Energy Corp.

Secure Waste Infrastructure

Post in 2012
Secure Waste Infrastructure provides fluids and solids solutions to the oil and natural gas industry, along with ownership and operation of midstream infrastructure and environmental services. The company serves upstream and midstream operators by delivering innovative, efficient, and environmentally responsible products and services. It operates across three segments: Environmental Waste Management, Energy Infrastructure, and Oilfield Services. Environmental Waste Management encompasses a network of waste processing facilities and produced water pipelines, industrial landfills, and related disposal activities. Energy Infrastructure includes crude oil gathering pipelines and terminals, supporting the transportation and storage of hydrocarbons. Oilfield Services covers field support operations such as processing, storage, and handling of fluids and solids used in exploration and production. By integrating waste processing, water treatment, and energy transportation assets, the company aims to optimize resource use and minimize environmental impact for customers in the oil and gas sector.

Ces Energy Solutions

Ces Energy Solutions is a oil and gas energy company located in Calgary.
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