Atlantic Canada’s startups are finding creative ways to grow
Axtion, Curv Health among those navigating limited access to venture capital in the region.
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Private equity firm Novacap raises more than $1-billion USD for first digital infrastructure fund
Novacap CEO says digital infrastructure will remain in high demand due to growth of AI.
Luge Capital, Pender Ventures hire in Alberta following investments from AEC
Luge adds investor Chelsea Gillett from The51, Pender adds associate Jacob Grainger from Plug and Play.
The51 holds $51-million final close for Food and AgTech Fund amid challenging venture market
ATB Financial contributed the final dollar to the fund that has been raising since 2021.
In 2024, Canada struggled to find its place in the global AI race
Canada can’t outspend its peers. So how might it outsmart them?
Why Round13 Capital is betting on venture debt
Following unsuccessful bid for SVB Canada’s assets, Round13 wants to target underfunded startups with TIMIA.
Clio’s record-breaking funding round explains 2024’s public market exodus
Canadian tech companies tapped out of the public markets, but there’s a growing list waiting for their IPO moment.
Glen Ventures lands $5 million CAD from IQ fund to back early-stage healthtech startups
VC firm to raise dedicated fund in new year separate from government mandate.
The year quiet quitting got loud for tech execs
A tidal wave of executive turnover hit Canadian tech in 2024. What can founders learn from the aftermath?
Realize Capital Partners reveals second round of support for impact-focused funds
Backed by Social Finance Fund, Realize’s latest investments include Amplify, Misfit, and Thrive Impact.
Feds struggle to table Fall Economic Statement following Minister Freeland’s shock resignation
Mini-budget with many tech commitments comes during a day of chaos on the Hill.
Liberals’ Fall Economic Statement contains more promises to Canadian tech
Plus: Geoffrey Hinton receives his Nobel Prize, delivers a warning.
Feds announce VCCI renewal, SR&ED and pension fund changes ahead of Fall Economic Statement
SR&ED expands eligibility while pension fund investment incentives get sweetened.
Alberta Enterprise Corporation launches Accelerate Fund IV with $15 million to back early-stage tech startups
First close from AEC brings Fund IV more than halfway to its $25-million target.
Markets change. Venture debt doesn’t have to.
CIBC Innovation Banking’s Amy Olah on why venture debt stays steady, even when markets don’t.