FT Partners Served as Financial Advisor to WonderFi on its C$250,000,000 Sale to Robinhood
Overview of Transaction
- On May 13, 2025, Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WonderFi (TSX:WNDR) in an all-cash deal for C$0.36 per share, amounting to a total consideration of approximately C$250 million
- Offer represents a premium of 71% to the 30 day VWAP
- With over C$2.1 billion in client assets under custody, WonderFi's regulated trading platforms in Canada are well-positioned to service Crypto participants with trading, payments and decentralized products, including purpose-built blockchains and non-custodial wallet applications
- Designed to provide investors with diversified investment exposure across the global Digital Asset ecosystem, the Company has a proven track record of launching new products and obtaining registrations. It is also the owner of market-leading brands, including Bitbuy, Coinsquare, Bitcoin.ca, Coinberry, Bitvo, and Bitstamp Canadian Clients
- Founded in 2013, Robinhood is a pioneering technology company that has revolutionized investing by offering commission-free trading, aiming to democratize access to financial markets
- Robinhood is a commission-free trading platform that allows users to trade stocks, ETFs, options, cryptocurrencies, and futures without paying trading fees. The Company stands out through its commission-free model, accessibility, innovative features like IRA matching and 24/5 trading, and a user-friendly, tech-forward approach
Significance of Transaction
- This transaction represents a pivotal step in Robinhood’s expansion strategy, marking its entry into the Canadian market and highlights the new strategic focus on its rapidly growing crypto segment for both its retail and institutional clients
- Enhances WonderFi's journey to bring its technology, innovation, and talent to a broader client base, positioning it to seize new market opportunities and lead Robinhood's expansion in Canada
FT Partners' Role
- FT Partners served as financial and strategic advisor to WonderFi
- This transaction highlights FT Partners' deep domain expertise in the Digital Assets industry, as well as its extensive track record advising innovative FinTech companies globally