Conexus launching new accelerator, venture fund to strengthen Saskatchewan’s AgTech ecosystem
Regina-based Conexus Credit Union is set to announce two new initiatives in an effort to make Saskatchewan a global leader in AgTech. Conexus, through…
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Amplitude Ventures’ precision health fund exceeds $200 million target following final close
Montréal-headquartered healthtech investment firm Amplitude Ventures has completed the final close of its precision health-focused fund. The firm declined to disclose its final close…
CIBC Innovation Banking looks to fuel Canadian tech rocketship as ecosystem soars
With an explosion in capital entering Canadian tech, CIBC Innovation Banking has emerged as a sophisticated player in the space. Long active in the…
Ontario government commits $100 million to new tech fund of funds
The Government of Ontario is committing $100 million, $40 million of which is new, towards a new fund of funds focused on supporting high-potential…
GreenSky Capital secures $15 million in first close of Fund IV
Toronto-based venture firm GreenSky Capital recently announced the first close of its fourth fund, raising $15 million CAD to back more early-stage Canadian tech…
New venture fund for Black tech entrepreneurs holds $6.4 million first close
A new venture fund launched to support Black tech entrepreneurs in Canada has completed a $6.4 million first close. The Black Innovation Fund, which…
BDC Capital launches new $300 million Growth Venture Co-Investment Fund
BDC Capital has announced the launch of a new $300 million CAD growth-stage venture fund as part of the organization’s “expanded strategy” to scale…
Version One Ventures raises $100 million USD for two new funds
Vancouver-based Version One Ventures has secured $100 million USD across two newly announced venture funds. The firm raised $70 million for its fourth fund…
Diagram doubles size of Opportunity Fund with final $60 million close
Montréal-based venture builder and investor Diagram Ventures has secured an additional $60 million CAD in the final close for its Opportunity Fund, as it…
Trulioo hits $2 billion CAD valuation following $476 million Series D led by TCV
Global identity verification startup Trulioo has secured $476 million CAD ($394 million USD) in a TCV-led Series D funding round that makes the Vancouver-based…
AQC Capital secures $64 million for second tech startup investment fund
Montréal-based AQC Capital, formerly known as Anges Québec Capital, has created a new $64 million CAD fund to fuel the growth of tech startups…
Today in hires: Hootsuite, Goodfood, Thentia, HR4, more
Six Canadian organizations have brought on new team members to add to their teams, including Hootsuite, Goodfood, Thentia, HR4, Crypto4A, and the Southeastern Ontario…
Q1 2021 highest on record for Canadian venture capital with $2.7 billion invested
The first quarter of 2021 was a history-making one for Canadian venture capital with the highest-ever recorded amount invested at $2.7 billion. Private equity…