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Diversity gap persists in senior ranks of Canadian VC firms

 Author: George Holt  Published Date: November 9, 2023

BDC Capital data shows almost half of venture firms are entirely male owned. Despite year-over-year gains in the representation of women and visible minorities…

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BDC Capital report finds Canadian VCs are hiring more diverse candidates but facing difficulties with talent retention
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BDC Capital report finds Canadian VCs are hiring more diverse candidates but facing difficulties with talent retention

 Author: George Holt  Published Date: January 9, 2023

DEI survey also indicates VC firms, portfolio companies lack diversity at decision-making level. Hiring-wise, it appears that Canadian venture capital (VC) firms have been…

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Indigenous venture firm Raven Capital eyes US market as it secures $46 million for second fund
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Indigenous venture firm Raven Capital eyes US market as it secures $46 million for second fund

 Author: George Holt  Published Date: September 15, 2022

Fund II LPs include BDC Capital, Telus Pollinator Fund for Good, Vancity, Bank of America. After generating some strong early results with Fund I,…

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