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Advice on fundraising and living in the future from Huntress CFO Marcos Torres

Entrepreneurs need to think about scenario planning and build multiple ways to connect with potential customers. Building a business is an exercise in living…

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Nulogy CFO offers tips for fundraising in a chaotic environment

Sanjay Dhawan says founders should be willing to pay a premium for high-quality growth partners. Founders looking for growth capital are having a harder…

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FlipGive raises $5 million to expand fundraising platform for youth sports teams

FlipGive launched its embedded cash-back rewards shopping platform in August. Toronto-based FlipGive has raised $5 million CAD as it expands its fundraising software platform…

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Maverix leads $83.5 million USD investment in Shopify-focused ecommerce aggregator Agora
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Canadian VCs talk fundraising, “shitty” behaviour, mannequin startups & more

John Ruffolo (Maverix), Michelle Scarborough (Thrive), Chris Neumann (Panache) and more join for a VC extravaganza. We know you love VCs on the BetaKit…

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Canadian cleantech continues fundraising streak as Orennia, CarbonCure raise collective $105 million USD

From Halifax to Calgary, Canadian cleantech remains resilient despite the tech funding downturn. Despite the tight fundraising environment overall, Canadian cleantech companies continue to…

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Micharity targets US expansion for its charitable fundraising platform with $7 million Series A
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Micharity targets US expansion for its charitable fundraising platform with $7 million Series A

Following years of steady growth with minimal outside capital, Micharity is ready to ramp up. After establishing a strong presence in Canada and experiencing…

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Collision whispers, new AI officer, fundraising landscape the talk of Vancouver Startup Week 2023

The vibes were positive and the takes hot in VSW’s post-COVID return. Vancouver Startup Week (VSW), a volunteer-run tech event, finally returned to its…

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A survey of the challenges women founders face when fundraising (and how to overcome them)

40 women founders from 25 different countries share their views for other women entrepreneurs fundraising. Co-founded by Kate Dwyer and Penelope Gazin, Witchsy is…

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Golden Ventures’ Matt Golden has advice for startups fundraising in a down market

Balance growth with strong unit economics. Make sure your financials are accurate. Multiple reports showed a record influx of capital to Canadian startups in…

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Real Ventures swaps managing partners as firm pauses fundraising
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Real Ventures swaps managing partners as firm pauses fundraising

Co-founder John Stokes takes helm as Janet Bannister transitions to partner. Real Ventures is making its second major leadership change in the last two…

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