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CVCA Embarks On VC & PE Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives In Spirit Of IWD 2018
The CVCA is organizing and involved with various industry events around the lead-up for IWD 2018. 2018’s theme for International Women’s Day is #PressForProgress,…
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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…
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You’re Not Alone
The Mental Health Of Canada’s Entrepreneurs and Funders. Sue Miller has been active in the Canadian and Alberta innovation ecosystem since the early 2000s and… Read More
Seven Key Trends Shaping ESG
From climate change to human rights, PEI’s Graeme Kerr highlights the issues driving the ESG agenda at private equity firms. There is a quiet… Read More
Private Equity’s Sandra Bosela & The Strength Of Influence
“I don’t think I have been held back in any way because I’m a woman. In some ways, I think it helped me.” It was… Read More
SKYTRAC Systems Limited: Behind The Deal With Roynat Equity Partners
On Oct. 24 2017, Roynat Equity Partners announced the sale of its equity ownership interest in SKYTRAC Systems Limited to Drew Marine,… Read More
The Impact of ESG And Stakeholder Engagement in Private Capital Investing
The practice of considering environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in investing has evolved significantly over the past two decades, reflecting greater public and stakeholder… 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
Four Steps For Advancing Diversity And Inclusion
Diversity was a hot button issue for much of the tech world throughout 2017. Companies like Google, Uber, Apple and others regularly made headlines, showing… 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
Insights from the Coller Capital Global Private Equity Barometer
While the private equity industry is continuing to grow, its shape is starting to become fixed, according to Coller Capital’s latest Global Private Equity… 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