Cascadia Capital, an independent investment bank serving middle market clients globally, is pleased to announce it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Modes Corwik, a Canadian designer and marketer of branded and private-label women’s apparel, in receiving an investment from MASSiv Brands, a U.S.-based platform with a growing portfolio in the apparel and lifestyle sector.

Founded in 1978, Corwik has established itself as a leader in the women’s fashion space, with a diverse product offering that includes jeans, blouses, tops, dresses, and sustainable luxury apparel. Its portfolio of owned and licensed brands—Hilary Radley, Dalia, and Forest Lily, is distributed across longstanding retail and wholesale channels throughout North America.

This transaction brings together two complementary platforms with a shared commitment to brand-building, design leadership, and operational excellence. The combination enhances Corwik’s market presence and positions the business for continued growth across both Canada and the United States.

The cross-border nature of the transaction, combined with prevailing macroeconomic volatility and U.S.–Canada trade complexities, required a highly strategic and relationship-driven advisory approach. Cascadia leveraged its deep sector expertise, longstanding relationship with the Corwik leadership team, and understanding of the global apparel value chain to structure and execute a successful outcome.

“This was a highly complex and strategic transaction that underscores Cascadia’s commitment to relationship-driven advisory. Leveraging deep sector expertise and longstanding client trust, our team navigated a challenging cross-border apparel deal amidst significant geopolitical and trade uncertainty, delivering a successful outcome for all stakeholders,” said William Susman, Cascadia Managing Director.       

“Having worked closely with Cascadia over the better part of four years, we’ve consistently been impressed by the team’s resilience, professionalism, and commitment to tailoring the right process for our business. We’re thrilled with the outcome of this transaction and deeply value the partnership we’ve built along the way,” added Hezi Twik, CEO of Corwik.

This deal highlights Cascadia Capital’s strength in cross-border transactions and deep expertise within the consumer and apparel sectors, particularly in navigating complex processes and delivering successful outcomes in dynamic market environments.

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