Government of Canada launches $15 million Inclusive Women Venture Capital Initiative
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Federal government names six funds to distribute $50 million VCCI life science financing

Pender Ventures, Amplitude Ventures among recipients. The federal government has named six funds that will be responsible for doling out the $50 million slotted…

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VCCI-backed Kensington Capital Partners secures $158 million first close for third venture fund
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Canadian startup news of the week (4/9/23)

Plus: Canadian crypto’s Bizarre Love Triangle. Welcome to BetaKit’s startup stories of the week! Here, you will find the week’s most important news, features,…

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Northleaf closes $675 million USD for latest private equity fund
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Northleaf closes $675 million USD for latest private equity fund

Fund size surpasses Northleaf’s $600 million USD target. Northleaf Capital Partners has held the final close of its latest private equity fund, pulling in…

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VCCI funding in hand, Kensington Capital Partners targets $290 million third venture fund
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VCCI funding in hand, Kensington Capital Partners targets $290 million third venture fund

With renewed mandate from Government of Canada, Kensington aims to nearly double its previous fund. Kensington Capital Partners has announced plans for its third…

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