Québec’s early-stage ecosystem eyes American investment amid fundraising woes
“Living dead” companies last too long in the Canadian ecosystem, said CDPQ’s Tom Birch.
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Round13 Capital to acquire startup lending platform TIMIA Group for $6.5 million
Round13 managing partner says the deal equips VC firm with an expanded arsenal of financing options.
Ontario launches second phase of life sciences strategy to bolster research and funding
$146 million commitment to support new Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund, wet labs programs, and procurement.
Information VP forgoes fourth fund in favour of SPV-style investing
GPs attribute change to VC market conditions and personal factors.
Diagram Ventures beats target to close first ClimateTech Fund at $80 million
Sagard-backed firm will apply FinTech-honed venture builder model to cleantech.
Real Ventures launches revamped fellowship program for founder well-being
Partner Sam Haffar leads VC firm’s latest initiative to mentor leaders.
NACO launches fellowship program with national innovation orgs
Government-backed initiative to match founders with leaders at Interac, Loblaw Digital, National Bank, and more.
The greatest threat to startups today is playing it safe
Pender Ventures’ Maria Pacella warns that an overcorrection toward risk aversion could spell trouble for Canada’s SaaS…
GreenSky’s $15-million first close of Fund VI puts VC firm in rare company
Research indicates only one percent of Canadian VC firms have graduated to a sixth fund over the past decade.
Looking for a tech job in Toronto? Here are three companies hiring
Koru, Vaco, Zebra Technologies are seeking talent in the GTA.
Former CVCA chair alleges CEO Kim Furlong “appeared unwilling or unable to advocate” for membership in meeting with foreign LPs
CVCA insists it remains dedicated to championing Canada following Peter van der Velden’s public comments.
Pangaea Ventures closes $115-million CAD impact fund to back sustainability-focused hardtech solutions
Half of Pangaea’s fifth and largest fund has been allocated to date.
Will Canadian VCs rebound in time to fund early-stage startups?
Plus: Paper loses another co-founder and Teralys targets $570-million fund-of-funds.
Canadian startup formation data from Panache Ventures points to future demand for capital
Panache Ventures general partner Prashant Matta suggest founders and investors must get back to playing offence.