Advocacy
The CVCA Responds to U.S. President Donald Trump’s Executive Order
The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) is adding its voice to the growing list of Canadian technology leaders calling on Ottawa to…
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Three Years Into VCAP and Program Still Propelling Canada’s Innovation Ecosystem
Today, the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association celebrates the third anniversary of the Government of Canada’s Venture Capital Action Plan (VCAP)– a…
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Ontario to Invest $55M in Clean Tech VC Fund: Calls for Expressions of Interest From Fund Managers
As part of the Ontario government’s broader effort to support business growth by increasing access to investment capital, the 2016 Budget committed $55 million as… Read More
6 Habits for Entrepreneurs in 2017
If you were anywhere near social media at the end of last year, you probably read the constant stream of hate for 2016. Some publications… Read More
Venture Capital Sneak Peek: 2016 Year-in-Review
The CVCA will be publishing its final 2016 Year-in-Review VC + PE Canadian Market Overview mid February. As expected, the preliminary VC data continues a… Read More
New Government Tax Credit for Alberta Investors to Increase Investment and Jobs
Originally posted by EY The Alberta Government has introduced the Alberta Investor Tax Credit (AITC) to stimulate investment in certain industries with strong job-creation… Read More
Startup Star: Janet Bannister—a Driver Behind the Successes of eBay and Kijiji—Shares the Secrets of Entrepreneurial (and Investor) Success
By the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association It was a full house and a captivated audience at the Young Private Capitalists (YPC) fall… Read More
Harvesting Results: Agribusiness VC Investment Surges in 2016
Canadian investment in the agribusiness sector has been on the upswing since 2013. According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the sector generated $108.1B in… Read More
Winning Ways: OMERS Ventures One of Many Shining Lights at Second Annual Canadian FinTech Awards
By the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association Here in Canada we have a lot to brag about when it comes to growth and… Read More
Following the Money: Ontario & ICT Deals Propelling VC Activity in Canada
By the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association Activity in Canada’s VC investment landscape continued at a steady pace in the first three quarters… Read More
Why the Bit Stew Sale is Great News for Canada’s VC Ecosystem
Yesterday, Burnaby-based startup Bit Stew Systems Inc., a leader in the development of software and analytics for the Industrial Internet of Things, announced that GE… Read More
Breaking News: BC Responds to Call for More Venture Capital in Tech Vertical
By the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association The Province of British Columbia has taken another step forward in building on its innovation… Read More
Coding For All: Introducing Canada Learning Code
By: Emily Walsh Associate on Georgian Partners’ Investment Team Last night in Ottawa we had the pleasure of being involved in the launch of an… Read More
A Winning Strategy: Why Revenue Financing is Moneyball for Tech Startups
By Greg Smith, Chief Investment Officer TIMIA Capital I don’t know why I love baseball. Perhaps it’s my optimistic nature that no game is… Read More