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How a PE Partnership Unlocked the Potential for Nova Scotia’s Bluewave Energy
Photo courtesy: Birch Hill Equity Partners. It was a CAD $214M purchase of privately held Bluewave Energy LP more than a decade ago that…
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CVCA’s Diversity and Inclusion Journey
Monday is International Women’s Day (IWD), a time when we celebrate the women in our lives and remember the work we have put in and…
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CVCA Member Profile: MacKinnon, Bennett and Co. (MKB)
On February 1, CVCA member MacKinnon, Bennett and Co. (MKB) held an initial close for their MKB Partners Fund II, securing CAD $100M… Read More
VCAP At Year 7: More Canadian Companies & More Canadian Jobs
It has been seven years since the Government of Canada’s Venture Capital Action Plan (VCAP) was implemented. A unique program, VCAP leveraged CAD $350M… Read More
Reaching Full Potential: Removing Barriers and Elevating Black Entrepreneurs
Photo: A member of the audience asks the panel a question during the Black Innovation Fellowship Launch at the DMZ in Toronto, Canada – May… Read More
The Barriers and Lost Opportunities in Backing Canada’s Black Entrepreneurs
There has been much-needed focus on inequality and systemic racism since the Black Lives Matter protests last year. Difficult conversations have taken place, organizations have… Read More
Strong Saskatchewan Roots With Growing Global Reach: How A PE Partnership Positioned Degelman And The Community For Growth
With Westcap's investment, the company continued on product development and future growth and increased its employee count. Read More
Let’s Talk About Gratitude, Loneliness & Resilience
Lying on the wickedly cold pavement on January 14, listening to first responders assess how they were going to transfer my body to a spinal… Read More
Looking Ahead: 2021 Trends for Foreign Direct Investment in Canada
Looking Ahead: 2021 Trends for Foreign Direct Investment in Canada is a contribution to CVCA Central from Invest In Canada. As… Read More
Insuring a Transaction – More Than Just Representations & Warranties Insurance
Insuring a Transaction – More Than Just Representations & Warranties Insurance is a contribution to CVCA Central from BFL Canada. The… Read More
Top 8 CVCA Central Articles of 2020
2020 was a difficult year. While the year was certainly trying, when we took a look back at what was published on CVCA Central over… Read More
Canada’s Tech Ecosystem Shows Resilience Amid Pandemic
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is the bank of the world’s most innovative companies. For more than 35 years, SVB has helped innovative companies and… Read More
Toronto’s Flourishing Tech Scene Attracts Investors
Toronto’s Flourishing Tech Scene Attracts Investors is a contribution to CVCA Central from Crédit Mutuel Equity. Toronto’s flourishing tech hub continues to grow rapidly… Read More
CVCA Is Transforming the 2021 Invest Canada Conference Into an Inspiring Virtual Experience and National Showcase
Ce message est disponible en anglais et en français. The CVCA is pleased to announce the Invest Canada ‘21 conference, originally scheduled to take… Read More