BMO, Georgian partner on access fund as venture firm secures nearly half of second alignment fund
SEC filings show that Georgian has secured $466 million USD of its target to date.
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Radical Ventures raising new $550 million USD fund as AI sector heats up
Radical managing partner believes “AI will eat all software over the next decade.”
BDC Capital report finds Canadian VCs are hiring more diverse candidates but facing difficulties with talent retention
DEI survey also indicates VC firms, portfolio companies lack diversity at decision-making level.
Reports: Canadian VC investments in 2022 projected to lag behind 2021 figures, but still top 2020 funding
2022 only saw about a third of the VC funding that was disbursed in 2021.
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Ring in the New Year with Tony Dagger.
Year in review: biggest tech stories of 2022, 2023 predictions
Plus: 2022’s most overlooked tech stories.
AlayaCare co-founder launches venture fund Storytime Capital with $15 million
The VC wants to invest in founders that aim to change the landscape of work.
Year in review: Kim Furlong talks VCCI and what comes next for Canadian venture
Furlong: “These programs are an anomaly in what the government pushes out. There’s no reason why they should ever…
Innovobot holds initial close of targeted $40 million fund to invest in “deep tech for good”
The fund has secured $14 million from entrepreneurs and family offices.
InBC announces first three venture fund investments: Evok Innovations, Raven Capital, Yaletown Partners
InBC backs trio of VC funds focused on climate change, reconciliation, and innovation.
Movement51, CIWA secure $861,980 from PrairiesCan to support women entrepreneurs, investors
The funding is expected to help increase women-owned and led businesses in the Prairies.
Statements from Alberta innovation minister cast doubt on return of investor tax credit
Glubish: “the AITC was not working to create long-term sustainable tech companies.”
Bessemer, Georgian, OMERS VCs discuss the state of the market
The next four to six months will be the hardest for startups to raise in.
MedTeq, Age-Well receive $47 million from SIF to deliver tech meant to help seniors, caregivers
The funding supports projects focused on seniors’ autonomy, healthy lifestyle.
Harvest Builders announces Graeme Harrison as new president
Harrison to help studio connect with venture funds and startups throughout Western Canada and beyond.