Q3 numbers are out and economic conditions are slowing down VC investing. We will certainly not beat 2021 numbers but we are above historical average. PE remains stable in the mid-market and values are still holding. Take a look!

It was the night before Christmas…

Navigating the current climate calls for bold action. There are opportunities for investors, SMEs & Gov. It's time to work together, increase our risk appetite & focus on building. My thoughts on CVCA Central: central.cvca.ca/riding-out-the…

Hey CVCA members!! Today is the day. Nominate now! CVCA introduced new awards to honour deserving women in Canadian private capital. The deadline is TODAY at 5pm ET. Stay tuned for details about the recognition reception on International Women's Day. cvca.ca/member-resourc…

To my first ⁦CVCA⁩ boss, ⁦CIBC Innovation⁩ could not be in better hands!! Congrats on the promotion Mark!!! 💥🎉 ⁦Mark Usher⁩ theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…

While this member survey was taken a number of weeks ago, it provides a good sense of Canadian investor sentiment and some of the challenges ahead. Take a look!

I can't think of better timing for this chat with Minister Mary Ng. From the impact of SVB's collapse, to the potential of our ecosystem to the need for staying the course in building Canada's economic growth. I walked away fully energized! Thank you Minister!

Get ready for an action-packed second half of the year at the @CVCA! We've got a full calendar of exciting events lined up on our website. Don't miss out – mark those calendars now! cvca.ca/events?m=2023-…

Applications are open for the Alberta VC Governance Program! Join virtually on Oct 3rd & 10th, and in person on Oct 16th & 17th in Calgary. Enhance your governance expertise in VC-backed organizations. Learn more and apply today: cvca.ca/governance-pro…

The Women's Private Capital Summit 2023 is on October 4-5 in #TO. We're thrilled to have many CVCA members actively shaping this event! CVCA members can get discounted tickets with code WPCSCVCA23 or register for free if you're an LP member: events.withintelligence.com/womensprivatec…

Sharing my recent op-ed on evolving Canada's economic strategies towards global leadership. While our strides in innovation are notable, there is much more to do collaboratively to scale Canadian businesses globally central.cvca.ca/a-call-to-evol…

Excited to share the newly released 3rd edition of The 50: A Guide to the Canadian Venture Capital Ecosystem!! Proud of our CVCA members and their impact across all sectors including AI, cleantech, life sciences, and more. cvca.ca/investing-in-c…

At CVCA, we're excited about SR&ED's future! We're ready to share insights on aligning SR&ED with national interests like the AI sector. Strategically deploying innovation tax credits towards compute & cloud costs would be a HUGE leap for Canada's AI. theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…

The CVCA is baffled by the decision to increase the capital gains. We will work reverse this decision. To Ministers Chrystia Freeland, François-Philippe Champagne (FPC) 🇨🇦 & Rechie Valdez , this signals a lack of ambition in scaling Canadian startups.

A man I adored has left us. I wish we could have one last chat. I wish I could ask him: How are you, Jim? And hear back, one last time: “I’m TERRIFIC!” It was an honour to serve him. The Honorable Jim S. Peterson, never forgotten.

The big question is who pays? Almost 1.25 million Canadians will have to pay it at least once during their taxpaying lives. financialpost.com/opinion/capita…

It’s a wrap for #IC24. An important time to bring CVCA & Réseau Capital members together as we face many headwinds. We hoped you walked away energized. The businesses you support is making 🇨🇦 better.

As we prepare for the House to vote on cap gains, remember Governments do not create wealth. Their role is to foster conditions that encourage entrepreneurship and investment. That and that alone will set the stage for the prosperous Canada Minister Chrystia Freeland envisions CVCA

Finally someone in Ottawa has done their homework. Pierre Poilievre has taken a stance against the changes to cap gains. By standing with entrepreneurs, small businesses & investors, Mr. Poilievre is acknowledging their critical role in kickstarting our economy and productivity.

Delaying a bad policy does not make it better!!