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Geoff Pedlow, Partner | Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Mergers & Acquisitions

Geoff Pedlow *

Partner Fasken
It is highly rewarding to interact with some of the most inspirational, intelligent, and innovative people on the planet and to have the opportunity to contribute, even in a small way, to the growth and success of their business.
Jurisdiction British Columbia, 2014
Language(s) English
Office(s) Vancouver
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Overview

As a member of the Technology and Mergers & Acquisitions Group of Fasken’s Vancouver office, Geoff advises emerging companies and the investors that fund them in connection with early-stage, venture capital, growth equity, private equity and M&A transactions.

Focusing on the technology sector, Geoff advises entrepreneurs, start-ups and venture-backed technology companies, from ideation through business organization, capital raising and exit.

Geoff provides a broad range of pragmatic legal advice at the business formation stage and continues to serve as the first point of contact for clients as the business matures, regularly working with them on matters relating to debt and equity financing, liquidity transactions, and day-to-day corporate law matters.

In addition, Geoff advises on complex commercial matters relating to information technology, including licensing and development, for business in a variety of industries.

Achievements

  • Recognized as a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer, Thomson Reuters stand-out lawyers 2026
  • Recognized in Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 to 2026
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Mergers and Acquisitions in 2024 and 2026, Lexpert 2024 to 2026
  • Recognized in Venture Capital Law in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 to 2026
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Technology Transactions , Lexpert 2023 to 2026
  • Recognized in Information Technology Law in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2022 to 2026
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Corporate Finance and Securities , Lexpert 2025 to 2026
  • BIV Forty Under 40, Business in Vancouver 2025

Experience

  • BDC Capital's StrongNorth Fund leads $16 million investment in Lastwall to strengthen Canada’s defence capability, [Deal - BDC Capital], BDC’s StrongNorth Fund has made its first cybersecurity investment.
  • FireSwarm Solutions receives ITB investment from KONGSBERG Canada, [Deal - FireSwarm Solutions Inc.], ITB defence investment from KONGSBERG Canada in autonomous drone technology for wildfire and emergency response.
  • Aither Global Holdings acquires Nanometer Lighting, [Deal - Aither Global Holdings], Proven leader in refined illuminated environments gets even stronger with the acquisition of Nanometer Lighting.
  • Supercast acquired by Fox Corporation’s Red Seat Ventures, [Deal - Supercast Podcast Corp.], Supercast, a leading podcast subscription platform, acquired by Fox Corporation division to accelerate product development and creator growth.
  • General Fusion to go public on Nasdaq via US$1 billion SPAC deal, [Deal - General Fusion Inc.], General Fusion to become first publicly traded pure-play fusion company through business combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III.
  • Vanedge Capital leads successful Series B prime funding round for Mojo Vision, [Deal - Vanedge Capital III Limited Partnership], Series B closing for venture capital fund.
  • 4AG Robotics Inc. raises $40 million Series B financing to accelerate global adoption of autonomous mushroom harvesting, [Deal - 4AG Robotics Inc. (previously TechBrew Robotics Inc.)], 4AG Robotics Inc. (4AG), the global pioneer in fully autonomous mushroom harvesting, announced the close of its C$40 million Series B financing, led by Astanor and Cibus Capital, with support from new investor Voyager Capital and existing investors InBC, Emmertech, BDC Industrial Innovation Fund,...
  • Cascadia Seaweed raises C$4 million in funding round, [Deal - Cascadia Seaweed Corp.], Canadian venture capital funding for Cascadia Seaweed
  • aDolus acquired by Exiger to expand cybersecurity capabilities, boosting software supply chain insights, [Deal - aDolus Technology Inc.], Acquisition enhances ability to verify and secure operational technology and software providers

Career & Education

Education

  • JD University of British Columbia
  • B Comm McGill University

Community involvement

  • Board Chair and Director, Community First Foundation (operating as Backpack Buddies)
  • Director, New Ventures BC Society

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Law Society of British Columbia
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association

Knowledge

Events

  • #VTJTalks: The Year in Vancouver Tech - So Far, 6/27/2024
  • #VTJTalks: Adopting AI in Business, 4/9/2024
  • Symposium 2022 - Recent Trends in Mergers & Acquisitions, 11/3/2022

News

  • Fasken’s Exit Insights report about M&A trends in Canadian tech is highlighted in the Vancouver Tech Journal, 1/16/2026
  • Fasken’s Exit InSights report about M&A trends in Canadian tech is featured in The Logic, 1/14/2026
  • Fasken’s Emerging Tech group discusses the benefits of reverse vesting arrangements for startups in the Vancouver Tech Journal, 10/7/2025
  • Fasken Adds 22 New Partners, 12/18/2020
  • Fasken recognized by ACG British Columbia in Deal of the Year 2019, 10/31/2019

Speaking Engagements

  • Deal Killers and Terms: Navigating Transactions in Today's Market, 5/7/2024