Ask an Investor: What is the role of a VC?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
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Hockeystick partners with CVCA to become its official data platform
The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) has entered into a long-term, strategic partnership with…
Ask an investor: How do I get the most out of conference season?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
BDC says it is supporting 49,000 Canadian entrepreneurs, up 17% from last year
BDC is supporting 49,000 entrepreneurs in Canada through its funding and advisory services — up 17 percent from last year,…
CVCA report: $1.6 billion invested over 260 deals in first half of 2017
The Canadian Venture Capital Association has released its report on Canadian venture capital and private equity activity for…
Ask an Investor: What do LPs look for in a VC?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
Ask an Investor: What are the best alternatives to venture capital?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 79: 500 Canada falls apart. What’s next?
This week the CanCon podcast breaks orthodoxy to spend entire episode on one major new story. Since the dramatic revelations…
Northleaf Capital Partners opens Montreal office, hires Kathleen Ffrench as VP Sales
According to a report from PE Hub, Northleaf Capital Partners has opened a Montreal office. The company has also appointed…
Ask an Investor: Should I fundraise in the summer?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
Hack to Start Ep.159: Hunter Walk, partner at Homebrew Ventures
Hunter Walk is a partner at Homebrew Ventures, a seed stage venture fund. Over a decade ago, while Hunter was a Product Manager…
500 Canada to shut down fund investments following Dave McClure scandal
In a letter sent to portfolio founders, 500 Canada’s managing partners have announced the decision to terminate the fund’s…
Ask an Investor: What are some tips for equity crowdfunding?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
Ask an Investor: How do I choose an incubator or accelerator?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
PwC MoneyTree report: AI “gold rush” might save a sluggish 2017 in VC deals
According to CB Insights and PwC’s Canada’s latest MoneyTree report, 2017 is off to a slow start for VC funding in Canada.…