Student-run Front Row Ventures makes first $25,000 investment
Montreal-based Front Row Ventures has made its first investment in Pelcro, founded by a recent McGill graduate. Launched in…
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Ethereum Capital wants to raise $50 million to invest in Ethereum-based companies
Several Canadian VC firms and technologists have banded together to launch Toronto-based Ethereum Capital, a company dedicated…
Ask an Investor: Do I need insurance for my startup?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
PwC MoneyTree report: Canadian tech raised $3.3 billion in 2017 as AI and FinTech stayed hot
PwC Canada and CB Insights have released the MoneyTree report on Canadian investment trends in Q4 2017, with an overall glimpse…
Ask an Investor: How do I manage remote workers?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors tackle the tough questions…
Federal gov’t giving BDC $700 million to invest in cleantech companies
The federal government will give $700 million over the next five years to BDC for cleantech investments, according to a report…
AngelList and Accomplice’s new program gives founders up to $1 million for angel investing
AngelList and Boston-based VC firm Accomplice have launched the Spearhead program, a $35 million total fund that will be dedicated…
Ask an Investor: When should I announce my funding round?
Ask an Investor has covered in the past if you should announce a funding round. So assuming you’ve decided to announce your…
Canada’s top 10 VC deals in 2017 raised over $1 billion
According to data from PE Hub Canada and preliminary data from Thomson Reuters, Canada’s top VC deals this year raised…
CIBC acquires Wellington Financial to support launch of CIBC Innovation Banking
CIBC has launched a new full-service business in an effort to better serve the Canadian tech sector. CIBC Innovation Banking…
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,…
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…