Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is a Canadian multinational financial services company and the largest bank in Canada by market capitalization. Founded in 1864 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, RBC has grown to serve over 20 million clients worldwide, employing more than 100,000 individuals. The bank's services encompass personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, investor services, and capital markets products and services on a global scale. RBC's operations are extensive, with branches and offices in over 30 countries, including significant presences in the United States, the United Kingdom, and various countries across Europe and Asia. The bank's diversified portfolio includes investments in equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate, hedge funds, commodities, infrastructure, venture capital, distressed and special situations, ESG and impact investing, crypto, and collectibles & art. RBC's investment activities span various stages, including buyouts, growth, late-stage, pre-IPO, turnarounds, and distressed situations. The bank's geographical focus includes Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, France, Japan, China, India, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. RBC's industries encompass banking, insurance, investment management, capital markets, wealth management, retail banking, commercial banking, private banking, asset management, corporate banking, mortgage loans, credit cards, equities trading, commodities, and hedge funds. The bank's investment sizes range from a minimum of $1 million to a maximum of $1 billion, reflecting its capacity to engage in both large-scale and smaller-scale investments. RBC's commitment to financial excellence and client service has established it as a leading financial institution in North America and globally.