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Global tech start-ups had one of their biggest deal-making years in 2014.

The Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) released its Canadian market overviews for 2021, which are based on data voluntarily submitted by a selection of venture capital...

TMX Group held a market open ceremony in Toronto to celebrate the launch of TSX Private Markets, a new business designed to support efficient capital raising.

In its report released February 6, 2017, the Advisory Council on Economic Growth established by the Federal Minister of Finance gives its suggestions for spurring innovation in Canada.

The start-up exemption permits funding portals to facilitate the offering of securities by way of crowdfunding, subject to a number of conditions.

Last month, an article on this blog summarized the recent amendments to the accredited investor exemption which came into effect May 5, 2015.

BDC Capital (BDC) announced on April 9, 2020, that it is launching the BDC Capital Bridge Financing Program, an investment matching program designed to support Canadian startups impacted by COVID-19.

As growth equity investment strategies gain prominence in global private equity fundraising and institutional capital allocation, we have seen an increase in this type of investment in...

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is one important part of the Canadian government's overall COVID-19 economic response plan.

I studied business and consulting in Calgary and Europe and was drawn to the idea of solving problems, and creating value for people.

In today's fast-paced startup ecosystem, founders are rethinking how they fund growth. Venture debt is quickly becoming a smart, strategic tool that lets startups scale on their own terms.

As seen in this recent PwC article, global automotive M&A activity was strong in 2017.

The Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) released its Canadian market overviews for H1 2022, which are based on data voluntarily submitted by a selection of venture...

The Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) has released its Canadian market overviews for Year End 2023, which are based on data voluntarily...

On September 13, 2012, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the "CSA") published for comment a proposed regulatory regime for venture issuers, comprised of proposed National Instrument 51-103 – Ongoing Governance and Disclosure Requirements for Venture Issuers and proposed amendments to various existing rules (the "Proposals").

Crowdfunding has received increased media attention in recent months due in part to its growing popularity, as most recently seen in the launch of kickstarter.com in Canada, and securities and tax regulators have taken note.

The aggregation of private capital for the purpose of investing in startups and emerging and high growth companies continues to be one of the drivers of the global economy.