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Five Year Look at Fundraising in Canada

CAD $450M COMMITMENT

In 2021, the federal government renewed the VCCI program with a CAD$450 million commitment.

20% OF VC FUNDS RAISED WERE FIRST TIME FUNDS

Every year since 2017, at least one-third of VC funds closed were first-time funds, taking up more than 20 per cent of total dollars raised by Canadian VC firms.

CAD $500M MEDIAN PE FUND SIZE IN 2021

Analysis of disclosed fund sizes shows that the median PE fund size jumped in 2021 to a five-year record.

CAD $6.76B RAISED

Capital raised for venture funds by Canada-based firms rose to a record height in 2020.

First-time VC Fundraising Activity in Canada

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Ready To Seize The Impact Investing Opportunity?

Tania Carnegie
PE

Impact investing is on the rise, as more and more private equity (PE) investors look to achieve solid financial returns while also helping to solve some of the biggest social and environmental challenges we face. As the impact investing opportunity continues to grow, Canadian PE firms should take steps to get ahead of the curve