Former Anges Québec CEO Geneviève Tanguay joins Panache Ventures as partner
New appointment follows executive shake-ups at early-stage VC firm.
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Vessel raises $10.3 million to retool VC for the age of AI
Platform developed by two ex-LPs aims to automate “grunt work” for GPs and improve LP relationships.
InBC’s Jill Earthy knows Canadian VC “could be healthier”
Provincial Crown Corp. CEO talks wake-up calls, early-stage investment, and InBC’s future fundraising plans.
Investissement Québec records annual loss on VC and fund investments
Provincial investment agency’s overall $13-million return came in well below $194 million forecast.
Women-led startups sweep first Pitch competition on stage at Web Summit Vancouver
Early-stage sustainability startup Lite-1 edged out Glüxkind and Vodasafe.
A dispatch from the deal room
Four Osler partners break down the terms, timelines, and tensions that shaped Canadian venture in 2024.
Pender and Novacap recognized for cashing in on last year’s go-private wave at 2025 CVCA Awards
The honours celebrate the deals, dealmakers, and community service behind Canada’s VC and PE firms.
Canadian VCs arrive at annual industry gathering in need of a “wake-up call”
Venture leaders publicly grapple with weak performance and uncertain future ahead of CVCA Invest Canada conference.
CWVC wants to map the career progression and retention of women in Canadian VC
Analysis finds nearly 1 in 4 of CWVC’s members left VC since 2019. CWVC hopes to figure out why.
Calgary says it has the makings of an innovation capital. What’s the next step?
As Calgary executes its new innovation strategy, it’s fighting to keep pace with demand for startup funding.
Patience was the price of capital in 2024
Osler’s 2024 Deal Points Report reveals a venture market defined by longer timelines and more selective conviction.
CVCA CEO Kim Furlong to step down after Invest Canada conference
Furlong to depart association in July as Canadian VC navigates ongoing identity crisis.
Alberta tech has energy
Plus: Robinhood scoops up WonderFi, Canadian VC has another tough quarter.
Redstick Ventures wants to give foodtech a seat at the table
Cross-border VC closes $6.5-million Fund I to invest in food production tech.
Amplify Capital adds Craig Hunter as partner while raising its third impact-focused fund
New fund has closed about 70 percent of its target, managing partner says.