Perspectives
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…
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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…
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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
Federal Government Calls For Applications for VCCI
The federal government, through the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), issued a call for proposals today for the Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI). Read More
Government Of Canada Commits To Bolstering Canadian Innovation Through VCCI
CVCA Applauds Government’s Commitment to Strengthening Innovation Companies in Canada December 18, 2017 – Toronto, ON – The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association… 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: Digging Into Canada’s Mining & Resources Investment
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
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
Kristi Miller An Inspirational Winner of 2017 Ted Anderson Community Leadership Award
If you ask First West Capital’s National Managing Director, Kristi Miller, why she loves to give back to the youth community in BC, she’s… 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: Oil, Gas and Power – A Tale Of Two Bounces
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