Tag: VCs
Inovia announces $34-million CAD Discovery Fund for early-stage VCs BetaKit
Fund formalizes Inovia’s support for emerging managers as many struggle to fundraise. Montréal-based Inovia Capital has launched its first Discovery Fund, closing $34 million…
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…
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…
AI risks: overblown, existential threat, or something else? VCs and tech experts disagree
Conversations about the promises and perils of AI took centre stage in Toronto at the tech conference Collision. Leading venture capitalists (VCs) and top…
BDC Capital report finds Canadian VCs are hiring more diverse candidates but facing difficulties with talent retention
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…
Bessemer, Georgian, OMERS VCs discuss the state of the market
The next four to six months will be the hardest for startups to raise in. Two pods ago, OMERS Ventures partner Laura Lenz said…
Meet the Canadian marketing VCs that help vet Marc Andreessen’s memes
How Spacecadet is becoming the brand marketing, early-stage deal hunters for some of North America’s biggest VCs. Led by Canadian co-founders Daniel Eckler and…