BC venture funding keeps pace in Q2 2020 as deal volume continues downward trend
Tech companies in British Columbia (BC) continued to see consistent venture funding in the second quarter of 2020, despite another drop in deal volume,…
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Power Corp acquires stake in Northleaf Capital through subsidiaries
Great-West Lifeco and Mackenzie Financial Corporation, a subsidiary of IGM Financial, are acquiring a non-controlling interest in Northleaf Capital Partners, a Toronto-headquartered private equity,…
Montréal sets new funding record with two massive travel tech deals in Q2 2020
Following a strong start to 2020, Montréal tech companies raised a record $566 million in venture funding in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic…
Toronto venture funding lags behind Canada’s record-setting Q2 2020
Despite its historical prominence in Canadian tech, Toronto failed to contribute much to Canada’s record funding quarter. Venture funding in the Greater Toronto Area…
Julie Plouffe promoted to GP at White Star Capital as firm doubles down on Canada
White Star Capital, a New York-based venture firm that invests in businesses in Europe and North America, is looking to expand its Canadian footprint,…
Brightspark closes $60 million for new venture fund
Brightspark Ventures has announced a new venture fund, securing $60 million as part of a third close, with the ultimate goal of raising $75…
Canadian venture capital investment hits record in Q2 2020 despite COVID-19
Venture capital investment in Canadian companies hit a record high in the second quarter of 2020, much to the surprise of industry leaders, according…
Athlete Technology Group pivots from event to company connecting athlete and tech entrepreneurs
Athlete Technology Group, formerly a summit held in Toronto for the sport and tech community, has pivoted to become a venture event and media…
How SAFEs can be dangerous: what early-stage entrepreneurs should know
As a VC, lawyer, and entrepreneur, I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of issuing SAFEs. The Simple Agreement for Future Equity,…
VC deal volume sees slump in first half of 2020 amid COVID-19, CVCA finds
Venture capital and private equity deal volume fell in Canada during the second quarter of this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic began to take…
Report: Canadian angel investment reached record-breaking $163.9 million in 2019
Angel investment reached a new record of $163.9 million in 2019, bringing angel activity to more than $1 billion in Canada over the last…
Win Bear appointed a managing director at Kensington Capital Partners
Kensington Capital Partners has appointed Win Bear as one of the firm’s managing directors. Bear will be based in Toronto and will serve on…
Amplitude holds second close of health fund, adds Nancy Harrison as venture partner
Amplitude Ventures, a Montréal-headquartered investment firm focused on the health and life sciences sectors, has received more than $50 million for the second close…