Sean O’Connor steps down as managing director of Conexus Venture Capital, Emmertech
Under O’Connor’s leadership, Conexus has helped fuel the growth of tech in Saskatchewan and across the Prairies.
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Former Global Founders Capital partner launches Northside Ventures to back pre-seed Canadian entrepreneurs across North America
Northside has secured $6.25 million USD from Inovia, Intact, Bain, Golden Ventures, and Garage Capital, among others.
OMERS Ventures turnover continues with global head Damien Steel joining Deep Sky as CEO
With significant summer departures, OMERS Ventures’ playbook has changed once again.
Gambit Partners aims to take some of the risk out of early-stage investing by leaning on its LPs
Led by Relay Ventures and VTS VPs, $2-million VC fund looks to leverage its LP battalion of Canadian tech operators.
Canadian VCs talk fundraising, “shitty” behaviour, mannequin startups & more
John Ruffolo (Maverix), Michelle Scarborough (Thrive), Chris Neumann (Panache) and more join for a VC extravaganza.
Early-stage VC funding and mega-deals carry Canada to second-largest Q2 on record
AI, cleantech stay hot as growth-stage activity keeps quiet, per CVCA’s latest report.
#CDNtech talks VC risk, due diligence, and the AI hype cycle
Tech luminaries brave tornados and beanbag chairs in this interview compilation recorded live at Startupfest.
As startups look to US for capital, Antler’s Shambhavi Mishra calls on Canadian VCs to lead more rounds
Antler Canada’s Director of Portfolio talks taboo topics at Startupfest.
RBCx’s Sue Umapathy on the “return to due diligence” in a down market
When conducting due diligence, RBCx’s ‘Capital Whisperer’ said “it’s all about the team.”
After only four years in market, OMERS Ventures is pulling out of Europe to focus on North America
North America is “best positioned to weather the current and future economic storms,” said global managing partner Damien…
Brookfield and Sequoia Heritage’s reported new fund is well-positioned to scoop up discount tech startups
Valuations are down and Canadian companies are filling for insolvency at a 10-year high.
Graphite Ventures closes $110-million Fund IV as firm builds its national presence
Graphite has added Albertan LPs and VCs, and recently invested in Montréal-based Maxa.
National Bank acquires Silicon Valley Bank’s Canadian commercial loan portfolio
The $1-billion CAD portfolio includes $325 million CAD in outstanding loan commitments.
With initial $8-million close for Nex Gen VC Partners, KJSM Ventures’ team targets more early-stage tech startups
After deal flow exceeded their family office’s capacity, the McKays built a VC fund.
Alberta tech is on track to outpace 2022 with lively Q2 2023
Alberta tech companies raised $123.8 million through six deals in the second quarter of 2023.