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How to grow investment in women-led startups

Women-led businesses are still underfunded, despite a multi-trillion market opportunity.

After focusing primarily on Western Canada, Pender Ventures has its eye on other parts of Canada.

Jeff Henderson says a good hiring process should be frictionless, considerate, and consistent.

Thomson Reuters, Levio, only Canadian tech firms on the list.

DEI survey also indicates VC firms, portfolio companies lack diversity at decision-making level.

Previous participants include Monday Girl, Rime AI, Future Capital.

The list was narrowed down from 150 startups.

InBC backs trio of VC funds focused on climate change, reconciliation, and innovation.

Winners include Real Ventures’ Katy Yam, Startup Montréal’s Liette Lamonde.

Second annual list identifies firms like Terramera, Ekona Power, Summit Nanotech.

Plus: CVCA notes more decline in Canadian venture funding.

Calgary Innovation Week culminates in Launch Party’s full in-person return.

Funded projects vary in applications, from the travel industry to accounting.

Named QT Qonference, the event will take place from November 10 to 11.

CFOs need to focus on facilitation, fairness, and future technology.