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A recent KPMG survey reveals that Canadian business leaders are advocating for significant infrastructure investments to revitalize the economy and reduce reliance on U.S. markets. A majority of leaders urge governments to prioritize the establishment of an energy-agnostic utility corridor and enhance public-private partnerships to finance these projects. As Canada enters a mega-project phase, the focus on innovative governance frameworks is critical to overcoming common challenges of budget overruns and delays.

Three-quarters of Canadian business leaders report investing as much, if not more, than their U.S. competitors in technology and innovation, but 59% say current economic conditions hamper their ability to pursue the necessary investments for improved productivity. Despite acknowledging the need for bolder investments to stay competitive—evident in a recent KPMG survey where 92% recognized the urgency for technological advancement—many businesses have already reduced their R&D spending due to trade uncertainties. As Benjie Thomas, CEO of KPMG Canada, highlighted, strong

The article highlights why SR&ED financing is a fantastic complement to the venture capital Nimbus Synergies deploys. Many of Nimbus Synergies' portfolio companies utilize SR&ED financing to supply non-dilutive cash flow in between VC rounds. The self-resolving nature of the debt and the ease with which it can be acquired make it attractive to both the founders within the company and the VCs that have deployed capital into the company - it provides cash flow, while protecting their equity.

Highline Beta portfolio company Requity Homes has secured $26M in equity and debt financing to fuel their next chapter of growth. Founded by Amy Ding, Requity Homes is bringing a modern rent-to-own platform to homeowners (with a focus on secondary markets in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba).

The emerging Neurotechnology sector encompasses a wide range of technologies designed to understand, interact with, and enhance the lives of older adults. This market brief provides an overview of the applications of neurotechnology in older adults, key drivers, trends, challenges, and investment opportunities within this emerging space.

The “data-driven” venture fund manager is a term that has gained popularity in recent years. The rise of AI algorithms, data science, and access to larger datasets have increased the quantitative rigor at traditional venture funds. But what does it really mean to be “data-driven” when it comes to portfolio management and planning? In this post, we’ll summarize the most common patterns and workflows that we see successful data-driven managers employ.

Article exploring merger integration strategies that help create long-term value. It argues that having a well-managed post-merger integration effort from the beginning means “planning for success.”

Thomas Park, Lead Partner and BDC's Deep Tech Fund, co-found of the Asian Canadian Ventures Collective, and CVCA member, writes about how VCs can better serve Canada as a whole.

Private equity firms that deemed drug development too risky for their liking in the past are increasingly investing in the sector, raising dedicated funds and coming up with deals that compensate them for the uncertainty involved.

U.S. Regulators are coming for venture capital. And it could get messy.