Tag: Capital
Former Global Founders Capital partner launches Northside Ventures to back pre-seed Canadian entrepreneurs across North America
Northside has secured $6.25 million USD from Inovia, Intact, Bain, Golden Ventures, and Garage Capital, among others. After spending the past few years building…
Dcbel closes $50-million USD Series B led by climate-focused Idealist Capital
Smart home energy startup offers bidirectional EV charging. Montréal-based cleantech startup Dcbel has closed over $50 million USD in Series B funding to hasten…
As startups look to US for capital, Antler’s Shambhavi Mishra calls on Canadian VCs to lead more rounds
Antler Canada’s Director of Portfolio talks taboo topics at Startupfest. While 2021 broke every record in fundraising and startup valuations, it has become clear…
Playmaker Capital reveals NHL plans after acquiring La Poche Bleue
In an effort to “unlock a net-new audience,” Playmaker Capital, a well-known Toronto-based digital sports media company, has announced its acquisition of La Poche Bleue,…
RBCx Capital’s ‘Capital Whisperer’ Sue Umapathy on “return to due diligence”
When conducting due diligence, RBCx’s ‘Capital Whisperer’ said “it’s all about the team.” Following the record-breaking peaks for venture funding in 2021, investors’ approach…
Construction software firm Vitruvi to be acquired by US-based Bow River Capital
Calgary-based Vitruvi’s team and leadership to stay on as part of deal. Canadian construction-tech company Vitruvi Software has reached a deal to be acquired…
i4 Capital closes over $40 million toward new $60-million deep tech fund
The fund is backed by the Fonds québécois d’amorçage Teralys, Fondaction, and the Fonds de solidarité FTQ. i4 Capital announced the first closing of…
Montfort’s TIMIA Capital, Arena Investors aim to fill SVB gap with new $100 million USD venture
TIMIA looks to double loan book as cooling VC market creates “significant opportunity.” Vancouver-based alternative lender Montfort Capital and its subsidiary, TIMIA Capital, have…
Canada is falling behind on cleantech as capital and companies flee south
Report: nearly 83 percent of Canadian private investment in climate tech leaves the country. Canada’s cleantech sector has worked hard to earn its reputation…
Capital City Casinos faces a massive setback
Capital City Casinos had plans to shift its Camrose Resort Casino to Edmonton, but the Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) refused to comply. The ball…