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Applications of Neurotechnology in Older Adults and Emerging Market Brief

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.

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Top Six Workflows of Data‑Driven Venture Managers

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.

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Post‑merger integration

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.”

Private equity acquires a taste for drug development

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.

CVCA Awards 2023

Nominations for the 2023 CVCA Awards are now open!

The annual CVCA Awards are the ultimate platform to showcase your major achievements in deal making, returns, community service and more. This is your chance to prove that you're the best of the best in Canada’s private equity and venture capital landscape.

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Women in VC: Professional Bootcamp (Cohort 2)

The CWVC Bootcamps are back and stronger than ever! This year there are 2 tracks, one for analysts & women new to the industry, and one for Associates &vPrincipals on the partner track.The boot camps are free for CWIVC's 300+ members from over 180 VC firms in Canada.

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We're not in Kansas anymore

Shohei Nagatsuka, Investment Team, McRock Capital, shares his journey from big corporate to VC life and shines a light on the opportunities and threats that tech presents.