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B. Riley Securities Hires Clear Street's Michael Masiuk as MD

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B. Riley Securities Hires Clear Street's Michael Masiuk as MD

New York – October 13, 2026 -- B. Riley Securities, Inc. has hired Michael Masiuk, a banker with more than 25 years of experience, as Managing Director in its New York Investment Banking team to expand growth capital, M&A advisory and proprietary deal origination coverage.

Masiuk deepens coverage of sports, media and technology sponsors

Masiuk will cover corporate and financial sponsor clients in the sports, media, and technology sectors. His remit expands the firm's growth and private capital, M&A advisory, and proprietary deal origination capabilities.

His experience spans investment banking, hedge funds, and the entertainment industry. He has originated and executed transactions across public and private capital markets, including growth equity, crossover rounds, and buyouts.

RBC Launches $1.4 Billion RBCx Growth Fund for Canadian Tech Scale-Ups

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RBC Launches $1.4 Billion RBCx Growth Fund for Canadian Tech Scale-Ups

Toronto – September 13, 2026 -- RBC has unveiled a $1.4 billion (US$1 billion) initiative to back Canadian technology companies aiming to scale into global leaders, anchored by a new direct-equity vehicle called the RBCx Growth Fund I.

RBC commits up to $416 million of its own capital to the fund

RBC will invest up to $416 million (US$300 million) directly into the fund, which targets late-stage Canadian companies in energy, agriculture, AI, healthcare and frontier technologies. Beyond capital, portfolio companies gain access to RBC's commercialization networks, strategic partnerships and expansion support.