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 the past year, it was encouraging to see how our industry had demonstrated its agility while weathering all the variables the pandemic threw at us. To help wrap up 2020,
The career journey of the private capital professional can vary significantly from person to person. But if you ask why they pursued a path in the industry, you will inevitably discover the common thread that bonds them, and it is not just about making money. From the opportunity to meet smart people and hearing their
Announced in September 2018, the Canadian Private Capital Investment School (CPCIS) is a highly specialized program that will prepare the next generation of private fund professionals in Canada. It’s the first of its kind in the country, specifically designed for junior-level and new entrants into the private capital sector. Put together by the Ivey Academy
Photo: Peter Dowse, Chief Financial Officer & Partner, Ironbridge Equity Partners and Chair, CVCA. When Peter Dowse first encountered an opportunity to work in the private equity space in 2003, he was both intrigued and puzzled. “At that point in my life, I was familiar with venture capital but not private equity and can’t say I
This month, BDC Capital’s GP Academy will welcome it’s second cohort into this unique and world-class program, delivered in consultation with Kauffman Fellows. This cohort has 12 participants, seven men and five women, from 12 leading venture capital firms across Canada. According to the CVCA, $3.7 billion in venture capital was dispersed to Canadian companies
This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the seed and pre-seed venture capital funding landscape in Canada, focusing on key trends across provinces, deal sizes, foreign investor participation, and top-performing verticals like AI, Web 3, and SaaS. It provides year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter insights, comparing Canada's seed investment activity with global trends. The report is a valuable resource for understanding venture investment dynamics at the earliest stages in Canada's startup ecosystem for 2024, providing detailed context on the evolving focus and funding environment.