BC venture funding matches Toronto with over $1 billion raised in Q1 2021
With over $1 billion invested into British Columbia’s tech startups in the first quarter of this year, venture funding in…
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Relay Ventures bolsters investment team, while Antler expands to Canada
Two venture capital (VC) firms, Relay Ventures and Singapore-based Antler, have made recent moves in Canada to support the…
Toronto venture funding in Q1 2021 nearly matched all dollars raised across 2020
Tech startups in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) raised more than $1 billion in venture funding over the first quarter of this…
Waterloo Region sees worst quarter for VC investment in two years due to lack of late-stage deals
A lack of late-stage megadeals in the first quarter of 2021 caused venture funding of tech companies in the Waterloo Region…
Calgary venture funding sets two-year record thanks to late-stage investments
Nine late-stage venture deals in Calgary’s tech ecosystem helped the region see its best quarter in terms of deals and dollars…
Golden Ventures looks to capitalize on portfolio winners with two new funds
Golden Ventures has closed two funds worth a combined $147 million CAD ($120 million USD) to expand beyond early-stage investing…
Conexus launching new accelerator, venture fund to strengthen Saskatchewan’s AgTech ecosystem
Regina-based Conexus Credit Union is set to announce two new initiatives in an effort to make Saskatchewan a global leader…
Amplitude Ventures’ precision health fund exceeds $200 million target following final close
Montréal-headquartered healthtech investment firm Amplitude Ventures has completed the final close of its precision health-focused…
CIBC Innovation Banking looks to fuel Canadian tech rocketship as ecosystem soars
With an explosion in capital entering Canadian tech, CIBC Innovation Banking has emerged as a sophisticated player in the space.…
Ontario government commits $100 million to new tech fund of funds
The Government of Ontario is committing $100 million, $40 million of which is new, towards a new fund of funds focused on supporting…
GreenSky Capital secures $15 million in first close of Fund IV
Toronto-based venture firm GreenSky Capital recently announced the first close of its fourth fund, raising $15 million CAD…
New venture fund for Black tech entrepreneurs holds $6.4 million first close
A new venture fund launched to support Black tech entrepreneurs in Canada has completed a $6.4 million first close. The Black…
BDC Capital launches new $300 million Growth Venture Co-Investment Fund
BDC Capital has announced the launch of a new $300 million CAD growth-stage venture fund as part of the organization’s “expanded…
Version One Ventures raises $100 million USD for two new funds
Vancouver-based Version One Ventures has secured $100 million USD across two newly announced venture funds. The firm raised…
Diagram doubles size of Opportunity Fund with final $60 million close
Montréal-based venture builder and investor Diagram Ventures has secured an additional $60 million CAD in the final close…