Monday is International Women’s Day (IWD), a time when we celebrate the women in our lives and remember the work we have put in and that is still required on our drive towards a common goal—equality in our workplaces, communities, and society. As the CVCA kicks off our webinar series celebrating IWD, the CVCA is
As we got closer to International Women’s Day, I was asked to give some thought as to where I stood on a number of the issues that still dominate women’s career paths and reflect on my recent appointment as the CEO of a male-dominated sector. There is much education and work to be done in
Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) has joined a number of other industry organizations worldwide in endorsing an important legal language change that will further promote diversity and inclusion across the sector. CVCA is backing a pledge – spearheaded by the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) and global investment firm Cambridge Associates –
Diversity and inclusion have become top priorities in organizations worldwide driven by the powerful #MeToo movement and a number of high-profile cases of harassment, discrimination and violence in certain workplaces. There’s also a growing body of research showing a more diverse and inclusive workplace, from the ground floor to the executive suite, leads to greater
This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the seed and pre-seed venture capital funding landscape in Canada, focusing on key trends across provinces, deal sizes, foreign investor participation, and top-performing verticals like AI, Web 3, and SaaS. It provides year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter insights, comparing Canada's seed investment activity with global trends. The report is a valuable resource for understanding venture investment dynamics at the earliest stages in Canada's startup ecosystem for 2024, providing detailed context on the evolving focus and funding environment.