Recent declines in the level of venture-capital funding in Canada could lead to a brain drain and job losses, as well as have a negative impact on the new innovation-based economy.Investments in Canada’s vencap market dwindled to $191 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2009, a 51% drop from the $388 million invested in […]
Canadian funds still have considerable available capital to deploy
Industry is facing severe challenges, CVCA president says
Deals marked by significantly lower transaction size
Foreign investment down sharply
Crisis point in Canada’s venture industry reached, says CVCA president
Industry well-placed to meet the financing needs of Canadian businesses in 2009
Teralys Capital to fund private venture capital funds
Venture capital investment is declining but would greatly improve with sufficient tax incentives, the industry says
Number of deals drops by 10%