EDC makes COVID-19 investment matching program permanent, expands eligibility
Since 2020, the program has invested a total of $223 million in 84 Canadian companies.
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BKR Capital secures additional $4.5 million, announces first four investments in Black-founded tech startups
The fund backs Black-founded Canadian tech firms at the seed stage.
Venture funding for Montréal tech sector grew steadily in 2021, with $1.6 billion raised
Montreal venture funding grew 33 percent in 2021.
New report reveals worrying trends about venture funding in Waterloo Region
Faire and Applyboard accounted for 85 percent of the total funding raised in the Waterloo Region during 2021.
MaRS launches new $100 million Graphite IAF fund
New fund backed by OMERS, Province of Ontario.
Inovia Capital promotes Hugues Lalancette to partner on growth investment team
Lalancette helped Inovia build its growth strategy from scratch.
Calgary broke its venture funding record in 2021 as deal volume almost doubled
Deal volume in Calgary increased 61% last year.
Michael Hyatt joins Northleaf Capital Partners as senior advisor
Hyatt will advise Northleaf’s VC and growth equity program.
Builders VC debuts $250 million USD for second fund
Builders anticipates investing in Canadian startups more than ever.
Deloitte Canada launches $150 million CAD venture capital fund
Deloitte Venture will make minority investments in emerging tech companies.
With nearly $4 billion raised, BC tech “stepped into the spotlight” in 2021
Investment in BC startups grew over 300 percent in 2021.
Ramen Ventures announces angel fund is winding down
The ex-Shopify leaders plan to “go back to building.”
Toronto shattered venture funding records in 2021 as city grew accustomed to billion-dollar quarters
Investment in Toronto tech grew 400 percent in 2021.
2048 Ventures bags $67 million USD Fund II for Canada, US investments
The VC invests in emerging markets outside of Silicon Valley, including Canada.
Emmertech closes $60 million to grow “dominant” Canadian AgTech companies
The final close adds $15 million and new LPs to the fund.