AI minister says Ottawa considering taking the lead on AI investment rounds
Minister Evan Solomon spoke to the government’s shift from supporter to stakeholder on The BetaKit Podcast.
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InvestEco Capital raises $106 million for fourth sustainable food fund
Toronto-based investor targets companies promoting a healthier, more sustainable food sector.
Canada is gaining corporate VCs, but still has “a participation problem,” report finds
Deloitte reports that Canadian corporate VC deal volume dropped 20 percent in 2025.
Conexus Venture Capital invests in FinTech Judi.ai
Judi’s platform streamlines the loan application process.
Canada’s early-stage startup funding is in a sustained decline, RBCx finds
Last year was tough for domestic VC fundraising. Data show 2026 is off to a rough start.
Six-month-old Anchorbase closes $2 million USD pre-seed round
Payment automation platform plans to scale its engineering and product teams.
Saskatoon angel investor Jesse Wiebe charged with indecent act while unlawfully entering home
Canadian Startup Capital Association founder recently publicly shared struggles with sobriety and mental health.
Realize closes one of Canada’s largest impact funds at $227 million
Toronto firm raised $142 million from private LPs to complement Ottawa’s anchor commitment.
Q&A: Isabelle Hudon on the next five years for Canada’s largest VC
BDC’s CEO talks AI, direct investing, and staff turnover after her mandate was renewed until 2030.
Former employee sues BDC Capital for wrongful dismissal
Claim alleges “hostile work environment” and concerns over D-Wave sale.
Osler Deal Points Report finds Canada’s venture recovery was uneven in 2025
Osler’s Calvin Leung and Justin Young unpack the financing trends founders should watch in 2026.
Edmonton Unlimited showcase broadens investment horizons for deep tech founders
Event will inform future deep tech-focused programming at the innovation hub.
Inovia promotes Mia Morisset to partner on growth team
Montréal VC firm’s third growth fund has raised $365 million USD of $450-million target.
Version One Ventures raises $108 million USD across two new funds
But Vancouver-based deep tech investor is increasingly looking outside of Canada.
BDC extends Isabelle Hudon’s mandate as CEO through 2030
Crown corporation’s board chair says Hudon will help shape its next five-year strategy.