Giving Back Champions is part three of the three-part series on how the VC & PE industry is giving back to Canadian communities. For more information about the Upside Foundation of Canada, visit their website. Strong philanthropic values that are truly embraced by a company are ingrained in its culture and will stand the test of both
Pledging By Example is part two of a three-part series on how the VC & PE industry is giving back to Canadian communities. For more information about the Upside Foundation of Canada, visit their website. Great leaders put into practice exactly what it is they encourage others to do. When it comes to social responsibility
The Upside Of Giving is part of a three-part series on how the VC & PE industry is giving back to Canadian communities. For more information about the Upside Foundation of Canada, visit their website. Giving Tuesday began in 2012 as a day meant to offset the commercialization and consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber
Photo: Mark Healy, Executive Director, The Ivey Academy at the Ivey Business School (Left) and Gregory Phipps, Faculty Director, Canadian Private Capital Investment School (Right). It’s getting cold now in Canada. ‘Tis the season to unconsciously think in winter-related metaphors. For me, that’s a wood fire: a source of security, warmth and utility. If you subscribe to
With the arrival of Canada Infrastructure Bank’s President and CEO, Pierre Lavallée, on June 18, the bank has accelerated operations with Mr. Lavallée actively building up the bank’s team. The brand-new Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) was officially proposed in the 2016 fall economic statement and will allocate the funds over 11 years for new, major
Encouraging and supporting the development of industry leadership is a central part of the sustainability of Canadian private capital. Showcasing talent and telling their stories helps to build and encourage the next generation. The CVCA is embarking on a new content series featuring the junior talent in the ecosystem. As part of this new series,
Encouraging and supporting the development of industry leadership is a central part of the sustainability of Canadian private capital. Showcasing talent and telling their stories helps to build and encourage the next generation. The CVCA is embarking on a new content series featuring the junior talent in the ecosystem. As part of this new series,
The Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) congratulates Cycle Capital’s Founder and Managing Partner, Andrée-Lise Méthot, for her nomination as Officer of the Ordre national du Québec—the most prestigious honour awarded by the Quebec government. Mrs. Méthot receives this recognition for her contribution to the creation of an ecosystem favourable to clean technologies
Encouraging and supporting the development of industry leadership is a central part of the sustainability of Canadian private capital. Showcasing talent and telling their stories helps to build and encourage the next generation. The CVCA is embarking on a new content series featuring the junior talent in the ecosystem. As part of this new series,
Encouraging and supporting the development of industry leadership is a central part of the sustainability of Canadian private capital. Showcasing talent and telling their stories helps to build and encourage the next generation. The CVCA is embarking on a new content series featuring the junior talent in the ecosystem. In the first of this new
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.
