Workbrain, Rypple co-founder David Stein shares the playbook on scaling startups
It’s no secret that Canadian companies have a scaling problem, and everyone’s got their take on the reasons why. Whether…
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Vanedge Capital closes $161 million second fund
Vancouver-based Vanedge Capital has closed its $161 million second fund. Participants in the fund include BDC Capital, Export…
Ask an Investor: What are the pros and cons of raising venture capital?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
#smallrooms Podcast: Matthew Liebowitz of Plaza Ventures on growth investing
Rob Kenedi has a coffee with Matthew Liebowitz, partner at Plaza Ventures. Liebowitz talks about their approach to growth investing…
Ask an Investor: How many months should I budget between funding rounds?
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 build a relationship with an investor?
Welcome to a BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
500 Canada’s Sanjay Singhal on what a VC hates (#BetaKit1on1)
As #BetaKit1on1 returns for the new year, we thought it best to kick off the latest run with a bang. VC’s are known for…
Ask an Investor: How do I prepare for due diligence on my startup?
Welcome to a new BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
Ask an Investor: How do I maximize optionality around an M&A offer?
Welcome to a new BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
PwC MoneyTree report: Canada held firm in 2016 amidst down VC activity around the globe
According to a new report from PwC Canada and CB Insights, the venture capital landscape in Canada is on a positive growth…
Diagram closes $25 million fund from Portag3 and 50-plus angels to build Canadian FinTech from the ground up
After a year operating in stealth, a new VC firm is ready to show its face to the Canadian tech community. Diagram today announced…
Ask an Investor: How do I know if I have product-market fit?
Welcome to a new BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…
Report: Canadian entrepreneurs optimistic about economy, plan to invest $96.6 billion in their businesses
According to a report from BDC, Canadian entrepreneurs are optimistic about the economy and plan to boost their business investment…
Startup Canada Podcast: Brightspark’s Mark Skapinker on planting the seed for Canadian investments
Leading Canadian serial entrepreneur and VC Mark Skapinker has tough love for entrepreneurs looking to expand on their big…
Ask an Investor: I signed a term sheet, now what happens?
Welcome to a new BetaKit weekly series designed to help startups and entrepreneurs. Each week, investors Roger Chabra and Katherine…