Ask an Investor: How does a VC firm work?
How a venture capital fund works behind-the-scenes can be quite confusing and opaque, even for entrepreneurs who spend a lot…
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CVCA report: Later-stage companies received 54 percent of total dollars invested in H1 2018
The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) has released its report on Canadian venture capital and…
Hex Capital launches $10 million crypto assets fund
Vancouver-based Hex Capital, which invests in early-stage crypto assets and blockchain companies, has launched with a $10 million…
Slack raises $427 USD million with $7.1 billion USD valuation
Slack has raised $427 million USD in a Series H round led by Dragoneer Investment Group and General Atlantic, according to…
Ex-Shopify leaders launch $10 million angel fund Ramen Ventures
A new $10 million angel fund founded by two ex-Shopify leaders is hoping to give back to the Toronto tech ecosystem by helping…
Ask an Investor: How do investors build their expertise?
One of the best aspects of being a VC is the constant learning. Every day brings a new pitch, a new company angle, and a new…
VFF closes $31 million Fund II
The Vancouver Founder Fund (now just VFF) has officially closed its second fund at $31 million CAD. Launched in 2015 by Recon…
Ask an Investor: do early-stage VCs care about financial models?
Long story short: YES! Don’t act like you’re surprised. We know you knew. While it’s true that depending on the investment…
Vancouver’s diverse tech portfolio fuelling ecosystem’s growth
PwC recently released its latest MoneyTree report for Q2 2018. Spotlighting funding trends from the country’s five major…
New Brunswick government commits $10 million to Build Ventures Fund II
The New Brunswick government announced it is committing $10 million to Build Ventures Fund II, which provides early-stage funding…
Georgian Partners closes massive $714 million CAD fourth fund
Georgian Partners has reportedly closed one of the largest venture capital funds in Canadian history. Per the Globe and Mail,…
Ask an Investor: What should I put into my data room?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
Report: $263 million USD invested in Canadian FinTech deals in first half of 2018
KPMG International has released its latest Pulse of FinTech report, which examines investment trends, issues, and challenges…
RBC partners with Espresso Capital to fuel Canadian tech lending
RBC and Espresso Capital have announced a partnership meant to target Canadian tech companies seeking debt financing. Under…
Mike Woollatt departs CVCA to join OMERS as director of strategic partnerships
Mike Woollatt, CEO of the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), is leaving the organization to join…