Christopher Heasman is a Director in the firm’s Technology, Media, Marketing & Information Services (TMMIS) investment banking group.
He focuses on identifying, executing, and closing M&A transactions across the marketing services, digital advertising, martech, software, and human capital management sectors and has executed more than 50 transactions in his career. He is also active in the group’s recruiting and personnel development initiatives.
Chris joined Canaccord Genuity in 2019 through its acquisition of Petsky Prunier, a New York-based specialist M&A advisory firm focused on the technology, media, and marketing sectors, where he was a key team member for nearly a decade. Earlier in his career, Chris gained experience in merchant banking, equity research, and at a hedge fund.
Chris graduated from Colby College, where he earned a B.A. in Economics. He holds FINRA Series 24, 62, 63, 79 and SIE regulatory licenses.
Selected Transactions
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Bayard Advertising
Financial Advisor to Bayard Advertising on its sale to Shamrock Capital
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Undisclosed Client
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Undisclosed Client
A fast growing digital media business focused on the broader consumer health space has received a significant investment from Abry Partners
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3Q Digital
Financial Advisor to 3Q Digital on its significant growth investment from Erie Street Capital and PSP Capital
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Higher Education.com
Financial Advisor to HigherEducation.com on its sale to Red Ventures
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Backstage
Financial Advisor to Backstage on its investment from Ridgemont Equity Partners
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Periscope
Financial Advisor to Periscope on its sale to Quad/Graphics
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ABUV Media
Financial Advisor to ABUV Media on its sale to a Strategic Acquirer
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Geoscape
Financial Advisor to Geoscape on its sale to Claritas
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Datalot
Financial Advisor to Datalot on its investment from Lightyear Capital
