Canada sees rebound in angel investments as industry calls for more federal support
NACO says investments across 38 angel organizations increased 27 percent in 2024.
Angel investment activity in Canada…
Investissement Québec transforms early-stage program into $200-million VC fund
New Fonds Impulsion will expand support for founders amid declining seed-stage deal flow across the province.
Investissement…
Like Jeff Bezos and Howard Schultz, Chess.com’s cofounder says people doubted his vision—with a 225 million-user empire, he’s now having the last laugh
In any entrepreneur’s journey, there are bound to be naysayers and doors slammed in their face. When Jeff…
Entrepreneurs face nearly five-year wait for Canada’s Start-up Visa
Once a 12-month process, the SUV has ballooned to 53 months amid concerns about program misuse.
While…
Simple Ventures announces $15 million to bring innovation and talent back to Canada
Major companies like TD and Sun Life back venture studio’s vision.
As domestic entrepreneurship declines and many…
BDC pledges $50 million to help women entrepreneurs buy businesses from aging owners
Thrive ETA Fund combines capital, training, and mentorship for women buying firms from retiring business leaders.
As…
Canadian VC pre-seed and seed activity continued to slump in H1 2025
VCs say latest results are “not the end of the world” but anticipate continued slowdown.
A new…
Can one venture studio stop Canada’s AI brain drain?
With AXL, Dr. Daniel Wigdor plans to help launch 50 AI companies in the next five years and…
BDC commits another $200 million to startups building tech for legacy industries
Second Industrial Innovation Venture Fund to have increased focus on critical minerals.
The Business Development Bank of…
Cohere remains Canada’s AI hope
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Leading with brilliance: 10 European women-led startups securing massive funding in recent years
In the world of venture capital, investors are constantly on the lookout for their next opportunity, assessing markets,…
How F1 Champion Nico Rosberg Scored $100 Million For A New VC Fund
The 39-year-old racing legend’s fame gets him in the door with the world’s top investment firms. Now he’s…