Luge Capital closes $75 million to invest in financial services startups
Luge Capital, a VC firm with offices in Montreal and Toronto, has closed $75 million to begin operations for its fund. The…
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Yaletown Partners closes over half of $200 million Innovation Growth Fund
Vancouver-based Yaletown Partners said it has closed over $100 million in initial funding for its Innovation Growth Fund. The…
Highline BETA launches program to fast track corporate-startup partnerships
Highline BETA has announced the launch of a new program meant to create more connections between large corporations and the…
CVCA launches revamped VC data platform with Hockeystick
During its Invest Canada 2018 conference, the CVCA announced the launch of CVCA Intelligence, its new investment data portal…
500 Startups is back in Canada with Neha Khera in charge
It’s been almost a year since 500 Canada announced to its portfolio via email the decision to terminate the fund’s investment…
White Star Capital closes $232 million CAD in second fund
White Star Capital, a global VC firm with an office in Montreal and a regional focus on North America and Europe, has announced…
Ask an Investor: How do I get an investor off my cap table?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
CVCA report: Q1 2018 sees $690 million invested in Canadian tech
According to a Q1 2018 report from the CVCA, $690 million was invested in 139 Canadian companies. The organization said that…
Ask an Investor: How do I maximize my time at conferences?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
Newly launched BCF Ventures hopes to spur pre-seed investment in Canada
Montreal-based law firm BCF is launching what it calls a ‘super angel fund,’ a funding initiative it hopes will spur a…
Highline BETA relaunches Female Funders angel investing program with NACO
Highline BETA has announced the relaunch of Female Funders, an education program dedicated to helping women pursue angel investing.…
Ask an Investor: How do I sell to enterprises?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
OMERS Ventures announces intention to expand into Europe and Asia
Canadian venture fund OMERS Ventures said it plans to expand into Europe and Asia in a Medium post published today. Earlier…
Lane Merrifield and Vincenzo Guzzo named new Dragons’ Den dragons
CBC has announced Lane Merrifield and Vincenzo Guzzo as Dragons’ Den newest judges for season 13. The pair will take…
Ask an Investor: What can I expect from my VCs?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…