Danielle Levesque

Danielle shines as an associate within the business law division at Goodmans, dedicating her expertise primarily to nurturing the growth of nascent companies. Her advisory role spans the spectrum of venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, and broader corporate and commercial law issues, with a distinct emphasis on the technology sector.

She plays a pivotal role within the Goodmans ensemble that serves as "legal counsel in residence" at the DMZ at Toronto Metropolitan University, an incubator renowned for fostering tech startups across Canada.

Danielle's area of expertise covers a broad range of sectors including cannabis, emerging companies, FinTech, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, and technology.

Among her notable engagements, Danielle has represented CampBrain, a leader in SaaS solutions for camp management, facilitating its acquisition by Clubessential's Vermont Systems. She also played a key role in the sale of That Clean Life, a nutrition-planning software entity, to Practice Better. Her involvement in securing a substantial $26M Series A round for Carbon Upcycling Technologies underscores her proficiency in supporting cleantech startups. Additionally, she has been instrumental in Maple Corporation's partnership with Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., which saw a $75 million investment into the leading telemedicine provider.

Danielle's contributions to Vetster Inc.'s various venture financing rounds, VendorPM Inc.'s Series Seed and Series A financings, and Purefacts Financial Solutions' strategic $37 million financing from the Canadian Business Growth Fund highlight her adeptness in navigating complex financial waters. Her facilitation of Ten Thousand Coffees' significant capital infusion from Five Elms Capital, along with her work with Ripple Ventures and Whitecap Ventures on fund formation and portfolio investments, further attest to her capabilities.

Her educational background is equally impressive, with a J.D. from Dalhousie University and a B.B.A from St. Francis Xavier University, where she graduated with distinction in finance. Since being called to the Ontario Bar in 2018, Danielle's membership in the Law Society of Ontario and her array of professional affiliations mirror her esteemed position in the legal field.

Danielle's portfolio of work with various technology startups, along with her pivotal role in Bulloch Technologies, Inc.'s sale to Dover, underscores her exceptional talent in steering tech companies through their legal landscapes. Her commitment to the sector and the clients she serves at Goodmans demonstrates not only her profound legal acumen but also her integral role in the advancement of technology and innovation in the business world.