Inovia Capital promotes Hugues Lalancette to partner on growth investment team
Lalancette helped Inovia build its growth strategy from scratch.
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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.
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.