RBCx hires former SVB Canada employees to bolster support for seed-stage and life sciences startups

The Royal Bank of Canada’s technology and innovation arm, RBCx, has brought on four former Silicon…

BDC Capital recommits to leading seed deals in startups across Canada with new $50-million fund

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has launched a new $50-million CAD Seed Venture Fund,…

Version One Ventures explains how to fundraise when capital is no longer a commodity

While some new funds are providing fresh capital to the Canadian startup ecosystem, the data shows…

Ripple Ventures plants flag in Vancouver as firm envisions “coast-to-coast” Fund III

Toronto-based early-stage venture firm Ripple Ventures is setting up shop in Vancouver as it eyes the…

From seed to fork: building better food systems through impact investing

Agriculture innovation has been heralded as one possible way to drive the Canadian economy in a…

Nova Scotia government consolidates Innovacorp, Nova Scotia Business Inc

The Nova Scotia government is consolidating Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) and Innovacorp to create a…

Triptyq Capital launches fund to fill financing gaps in Québec’s creative economy

Montréal-based Triptyq Capital has launched its debut fund, with provincial government backing, to support tech startups…

Flying Fish Partners appoints Tiffany Linke-Boyko as principal for Canada, secures $7.5 million from AEC

American venture capital (VC) firm Flying Fish Partners has appointed former Startup Edmonton CEO Tiffany Linke-Boyko…

How Telstra Ventures uses data science to improve venture capital investing

As a startup, having a solid venture capital strategy is key, but it’s not always easy…

Andreessen Horowitz’s interest in India is better late than never

“We’re generally not a good candidate for startups in emerging markets like India, although never say…