Hamzah Nassif joins Real Ventures as second partner in Toronto
Montréal-based early-stage venture capital firm Real Ventures has appointed Hamzah Nassif as the venture capital firm’s…
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OMERS Ventures announces first transatlantic fund at $750 million USD
OMERS Ventures has announced its new $750 million USD fund, the first transatlantic commitment for the venture capital arm…
BDC Capital reveals more details on investment matching program for VC-backed companies
BDC Capital has revealed more details about its Bridge Financing Program that was announced earlier this month. The goal for…
Tech reaction mixed to increased scrutiny on foreign investments as overseas buyers express interest
Reactions from members of the Canadian tech community have been mixed in regards to the federal government decision, last week,…
BDC exploring matching investments for angel-backed startups amid COVID-19
BDC Capital is considering extending its investment matching efforts to include angel investors and angel-backed startups that…
Clearbanc tightens belt following new cashflow product for COVID-impacted companies
Toronto-based revenue share investor Clearbanc has launched a new product to support entrepreneurs facing a finance crunch…
BDC launches matching investment program for Canadian VC-backed companies affected by COVID-19
According to a letter shared by the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), BDC Capital today launched…
District Ventures Capital secures additional $35 million, closes first fund at $100 million
District Ventures Capital has closed its first fund at $100 million CAD, after securing $35 million CAD in additional funding…
CVCA urges government to expand BDC programs, take additional measures to support Canadian startups
On Friday, the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) followed in the footsteps of other Canadian innovation…
Hockeystick launches list of active funders as COVID-19 creates cash crunch for Canadian startups
As the Canadian economy prepares for the effects of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, Toronto-based market data company…
Today in funding: PolicyMe, Version One, WELL Health, ColdBlock
Four Canadian organizations have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how…
Hamilton Lane pulls out of VCCI, leaving money on the table for the federal VC program
United States-based investment firm Hamilton Lane has pulled out of the federal government’s Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative…
Report: Canadian VC investments set record in 2019 as tech sector dominates
Canadian venture capital (VC) investment reached new heights in 2019, with a record $6.2 billion CAD invested over 539 deals,…
Canada, UK group to create global industry standard for inclusivity in VC
Four tech and venture capital organizations are partnering to create a global industry standard for inclusive venture capital…
Portag3 appoints Chris O’Neill as partner, as firm looks to “plant a flag” in the Valley
Toronto-based FinTech venture capital (VC) firm Portag3 Ventures has appointed Chris O’Neill as partner. O’Neill will…