Chrysalix announces first close of $120 million USD fund
Vancouver-based Chrysalix Venture Capital has closed announced the first close of its target $155 million CAD ($120 million…
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Plaza Ventures’ secondary market fund is betting on Canada’s next stage of growth
As traditional Canadian VC activity has exploded, Plaza Ventures has been quietly working in the background with its micro-funds…
Ask an Investor: What happens if the partner who led my deal leaves the firm?
Weâve written in the past about the importance of optimizing for the specific VC youâll be working with, rather than for…
OMERS Ventures releases talent playbook for scaling companies
OMERS Ventures has released a playbook aimed at guiding startups through the talent process, from hiring to retaining. The…
John Ruffolo out at OMERS Ventures
John Ruffolo is out as CEO of OMERS Ventures, the venture division of one of Canadaâs largest pension funds. First reported…
White Star Capital’s second Canadian tech ecosystem report shows maturation
Venture firm White Star Capital has released an updated report outlining developments in the Canadian tech ecosystem over the…
Casa Verdeâs Karan Wadhera on how to invest for Snoop Dogg
Now in its second year, Elevate has returned to Toronto, promising to connect the Canadian startup ecosystem and deliver talks…
Ask an Investor: What are the different types of investors?
VC, angel, strategic investor; these terms and more are thrown around as if we all understand what they mean, but that isnât…
iGan Partners pitch event promises one healthtech startup $250,000
Toronto-based iGan Partners is seeking applications for its Pitch to Heal competition promising $250,000 to one healthtech…
Panache Ventures adds Prashant Matta as first Toronto partner
Panache Ventures has announced its newest partner in Toronto. Prashant Matta joins Panache after over three years at OMERS…
Ripple Ventures closes $10 million for early-stage Fund I
Ripple Ventures, a new early-stage fund based in Toronto, has launched with $10 million closed. Managed by Matt Cohen and Michael…
Often overlooked, QuĂ©bec City’s tech is “punching above its weight”
PwC recently released its latest MoneyTree report for Q2 2018, spotlighting funding trends and deal volume from Canadaâs…
Ask an Investor: How should I handle VC rejection?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
Calgary converting economic downturn into tech opportunity
PwC recently released its latest MoneyTree report for Q2 2018, highlighting the top five Canadian tech markets by deal volume.…
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…