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Mnubo: Behind The Deal With White Star Capital and McRock Capital
(Photo: Mnubo’s Founders). On Jan. 30, Montreal-based Mnubo announced that it had raised $16.5 million in Series B financing. The round was led by…
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BusBud: Behind The Deal With Plaza Ventures & iNovia Capital
Photo (Credit) Daphné-Caron: BusBud Founders. On Jan. 30, 2018, Montreal-based BusBud announced it had secured CAD $14M in Series B funding. The round… Read More
Qingdao Haisi Cycle Fund: Behind The Fundraise With Cycle Capital Management
On December 12, Montreal-based Cycle Capital Management announced the first closing of The Qingdao Haisi Cycle Fund a joint CAD $116M fund between… Read More
How A Canadian VC Is Turning A Global Challenge Into Opportunity
“The Market Opportunity Is Substantial” Last week, Science Magazine published a terrifying report describing how oxygen in the global ocean and coastal waters… Read More
Canada’s Venture Out Conference Reinforces the Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion
“If we can help teach companies and help create those experiences for young people or let them know they exist, that would be awesome.” Fostering… Read More
Hockeystick’s Taxonomy: Leveraging Standardized Data in Canada’s Private Capital Ecosystem
Hockeystick has been supporting financial reporting for private companies for many years. The company’s aim is to provide accurate data by drawing from a… Read More
Energy Storage System: Behind The Deal With Pangaea Ventures
On December 12, 2017, Portland, Oregon-based Energy Storage System (ESS) announced it had secured US $13 M in Series B funding. The round included… Read More
International Powerhouse Investors Bet Big On Canadian Tech
Why Asian Investors are Seeking Better Access to Canada’s Tech Market When most startups and their investors talk about attracting outside capital, the U.S. usually… Read More
CVCA Q3 2017 Quarterly Exclusive: Banking On Canadian FinTech
This article is part of a new series, CVCA Quarterly Exclusive, written and published by the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. This series… Read More
Qvella: Behind The Deal with Whitecap Venture Partners
“The deal was sourced through a strong existing relationship between Qvella’s founders and Whitecap Venture Partners” On December 4, Qvella, a Toronto-based molecular diagnostics… Read More
CVCA Q3 2017 Quarterly Exclusive: Yaletown’s Knockout 2017
This article is part of a new series, CVCA Quarterly Exclusive, written and published by the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. This series provides… Read More
Nudge Rewards: Behind The Deal With Brightspark Ventures
“Nudge Rewards’ founding team is one of the most dynamic, balanced and focused we’ve seen” On November 15, Nudge Rewards announced it had raised… Read More
Coconut Software: Behind The Deal With Information Venture Partners & ScaleUP Ventures
Saskatchewan-based Coconut Software announced on November 7, the close of a $4.2 million CAD Series A round, led by Toronto-based Information Venture Partners,… Read More