CCI president Benjamin Bergen leaves to lead CVCA
Bergen has led the Jim Balsillie-co-founded tech lobby group since its inception.
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US firm Forum Ventures bets on Toronto to build next wave of AI software startups
New $11.5-million USD fund will funnel capital to AI-native, B2B SaaS companies.
Another fund partner leaves BDC
Guillaume Mercier steps away from Industrial Innovation Fund as leadership churn continues.
Amid global DEI backlash, Canadian VC sees more women and visible minorities in leadership roles
DEI initiatives remained important in Canada in 2024, but climate pledges lagged.
Inovia Capital opens Abu Dhabi office as Canada strengthens ties with UAE
Montréal VC firm looks to forge commercial and financial partnerships for its portfolio companies in the region.
As DEI backlash spills into Canada, Black tech leaders envision a more sustainable model
Advocates say tech industry should focus on cross-initiatives, community, and access to capital.
New Life Sciences Fund and leadership churn reveal continued reset at BDC
Growth Venture Fund leader is out nine months after BDC allocates $1 billion and expands mandate.
Whitecap Venture Partners welcomes Damien Steel following his Deep Sky departure
OMERS Ventures veteran rejoins VC industry as Whitecap preps its sixth fund.
Vistara Growth closes $321-million USD fund after “friend-raising to the max”
Fifth fund closes after nearly two-year raise that fell short of “ambitious” initial goal.
“A shared mission.” CIBC Innovation Banking backs Vessel, modernizing the funds it finances
Montréal-based Vessel finds an institutional partner with a common vision.
Fewer, larger financings give Canadian VC a boost in Q3 as domestic PE stays hot
CVCA says rise in growth investment “a good sign” but early-stage VC activity continues to lag.
What’s in #Budget2025 for Canadian tech?
Feds make huge spending commitments but finally get competitive on defence, taxes, and financial services.
Canada sees rebound in angel investments as industry calls for more federal support
NACO says investments across 38 angel organizations increased 27 percent in 2024.
BDC picks women-led Magnum for its first investment in the search fund asset class
Fifty-million-dollar investment vehicle aims to help women entrepreneurs buy businesses.
A “terrifying” time to build: Canadian VCs debate AI bubble at RevStar Summit
Growth and grabbing customers are key, investors tell startups at go-to-market conference.