With nearly $4 billion raised, BC tech “stepped into the spotlight” in 2021
Investment in BC startups grew over 300 percent in 2021.
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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.
Ryan Holmes, Manny Padda-led LOI Venture secures more than one-third of $20 million target in first close
Newly announced LPs include Dapper Labs and Clearco founders.
Thin Air Labs taking startup support services to Toronto
Thin Air lands in Toronto ahead of imminent $30 million Fund I close.
VC economics: why startup valuations are art while dilution is a science
You need to understand the investor mindset.
As 2021 breaks records, can the Canadian tech sector sustain its growth in 2022?
There is a growing consensus that Canadian tech is facing an inflection point.
SVB report finds Canadian venture activity reached new heights in 2021
Canada is set to finish off 2021 with a new record for venture capital deals.
Accelia Capital launches $50 million VC fund to back women-led startups in Québec
Accelia Capital wants to invest 70 percent of its funds in Québec businesses owned or managed by women.
Ryan Holmes, Manny Padda launch venture fund to invest in founders under 30 years old
Manny and the man behind the owl are back with a pre-seed fund.
Cross-Border Impact Ventures launches with $30 million in commitments for women, youth-focused healthtech fund
Toronto-based Cross-Border Impact Ventures (CBIV) has secured commitments of $30 million USD in an initial close of its new…
Whitecap Venture Partners closes $140 million Fund V to invest across Canada
Whitecap Venture Partners has secured $140 million CAD for its fifth fund, which will invest in early-stage B2B SaaS and medtech…
NACO names Backbone Angels’ Arati Sharma 2021 Angel of the Year
Former Shopify senior leader and current founding partner of Backbone Angels Arati Sharma has been named Canada’s Angel…