Movement51 launches investment readiness education program for women entrepreneurs across Canada
With backing from TD, Movement51 aims to close VC funding gap for gender-diverse founders.
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Raven Indigenous Capital Partners tops initial target for second fund with $100 million final close
With Fund II, Raven aims to build more innovative Indigenous economies.
BDC Capital report finds Canadian VCs are hiring more diverse candidates but facing difficulties with talent retention
DEI survey also indicates VC firms, portfolio companies lack diversity at decision-making level.
Gradient Spaces opens applications for second incubator cohort for 2SLGBTQ2IA+ tech founders
Previous participants include Monday Girl, Rime AI, Future Capital.
Ocean Supercluster launches initiative to increase Indigenous participation in ocean economy
The global innovation cluster is contributing $230,000 for the first phase of the initiative.
The Upside Foundation appoints Juanita Lee-Garcia as new executive director
The Venture for Canada alum takes reins at “pivotal time” for Upside.
Innovobot holds initial close of targeted $40 million fund to invest in “deep tech for good”
The fund has secured $14 million from entrepreneurs and family offices.
InBC announces first three venture fund investments: Evok Innovations, Raven Capital, Yaletown Partners
InBC backs trio of VC funds focused on climate change, reconciliation, and innovation.
Shopify, Benevity set records for Black Friday-Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday
Shopify merchants rack up $7.5 billion in sales over the weekend.
QueerTech launches hybrid conference for 2SLGBTQS+ tech
Named QT Qonference, the event will take place from November 10 to 11.
Three big takeaways from BFUTR 2022
Creating opportunities for Black talent is still a disruptive idea in tech.
How has the tech downturn affected founder mental health?
Nervous founders. Nervous investors. Nervous… everyone.
How TD is working to open-source equity education
Samantha Estoesta shares how to bring an “equity lens” to research and product development.
Is Real Ventures done? Is BDC just getting started?
Big #CDNtech news leads to bigger questions.
Indigenous venture firm Raven Capital eyes US market as it secures $46 million for second fund
Fund II LPs include BDC Capital, Telus Pollinator Fund for Good, Vancity, Bank of America.