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Nordic combined has a rich history in the Olympics and potentially, a bleak future. Since the first Winter Games in 1924, the unique sport has tested the bravery and endurance of athletes in ski jumping and cross-country skiing. A year from now, it might be a former Olympic sport. “That’s …
Read More »Canadian hockey equipment maker CCM to be bought by Swedish private equity firm
Private equity firm Altor said on Wednesday it has agreed to buy a majority stake in Canada’s iconic 125-year-old brand CCM Hockey, which specializes in manufacturing sports equipment and apparel. Private equity firms are increasingly looking toward the booming sports sector, where companies partner with popular leagues that attract large crowds …
Read More »Gender-inclusive training course for trades celebrates first Manitoba graduates – Winnipeg
A new training course for male supervisors in the trades in Manitoba celebrated the completion of its first intake on Friday. Focusing on the topics of gender inclusiveness, the program called Shift Change was originally developed in Halifax and was brought to Manitoba thanks in part to a partnership between …
Read More »Snoop Dogg says Ottawa Senators bid will include equity for First Nations
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 16, 2023 10:30 am Updated May 16, 2023 10:31 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size OTTAWA — Snoop Dogg shouted out Canada’s First Nations in his ongoing social media campaign to promote his bid to buy the NHL’s Ottawa Senators. …
Read More »Qapita, a developer of equity management software for startups, raises $5M led by MassMutual – TechCrunch
Qapita’s co-founders. Fom left to right: Vamsee Mohan, Ravi Ravulaparthi and Lakshman Gupta Qapita, a Singapore-based fintech that provides capitalization table and employee stock ownership plans (ESOP) management software, has raised $5 million in pre-Series A funding. The round was led by MassMutual Ventures, with participation from Endiya Partners …
Read More »Private equity fund True North acquires minority stake in Bengaluru-based Anthem Bio
Home grown private equity fund True North has acquired a minority stake in Bengaluru-based Anthem Biosciences – pharmaceutical research, development, and manufacturing company. True North has agreed to acquire about 8% stake in Anthem Bio for $85 million, said people aware of the development. Set up by ex-Biocon executive Ajay …
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