Ask an Investor: Can I disconnect over the holidays without upsetting my investors?
With the rise of technologies making it easier to connect virtually, the pressure to be always accessible to your investors,…
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Ecofuel accelerator receives $5.5 million from Quebec government
Montreal-based Ecofuel accelerator — run by Cycle Capital Management — has received $5.5 million for support from the Quebec…
Startup Canada Podcast Ep.117: Exit strategies with Mark MacLeod
After nearly 20 years in the startup scene, Mark MacLeod has witnessed first-hand how Canada’s transforming into a bustling…
Government accepting applications for $400 million Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative
The Canadian government is accepting expressions of interest for its $400 million Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative starting…
Ask an Investor: Is it common for investors to charge startups for legal fees?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
Cycle Capital Management announces first close of $116 million fund with Chinese investment group
Beijing’s Qingdao City Construction Investment Group and Montreal-based cleantech VC firm Cycle Capital Management announced…
Nova Scotia investing $25 million to create two new VC funds
The Nova Scotia government is hoping to kickstart investment in the province’s tech companies with the creation of two…
Amorchem closes $44.2 million for biotech fund
AmorChem has raised a $44.2 million second fund to invest in seed-stage biotechnology companies. AmorChem II was backed by…
Ask an Investor: Should my fundraise include liquidity for founders via secondary?
In last week’s article, Christian mentioned that the biggest cap table issue is when a founding team has too little ownership.…
Yaletown reportedly raises $100 million for growth fund
Vancouver-based Yaletown Partners has reportedly raised over $100 million for its growth fund, according to PE Hub Canada (link…
Brightspark raises $6 million to expand team across Canada, accelerate investment pace
Brightspark has closed a $6 million financing round from Kensington Capital Partners to fuel its own growth as a VC firm. Launched…
Ask an Investor: What is a broken cap table?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
Dentons launches seed financing document generator
Dentons has announced the launch of an automated seed financing document generator. The tool, which can be accessed through…
Ask an Investor: Who are the best references to provide to VCs?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
CVCA report: Q3 2017 saw $980 million invested over 149 deals
The CVCA’s latest report on VC funding in Q3 2017 revealed that $980 million was invested over 149 deals — a 43 percent…