Canadian stocks are soaring, while the economy is expected to reach slowest pace in a decade. The National Bank of Canada reports investor optimism for a pro-growth agenda on the horizon at the end of 2019, despite the effects of… Read more »
What Every Canadian Startup Needs to Know About Non-Dilutive Financing
When it comes to starting a Canadian business, especially one with expensive R&D aspirations such as those in the high tech industry, it’s of crucial importance that a startup leverages government funding to extend the runway of its venture. A… Read more »
The Startup Revolution
At an age when the technology sector is growing twice as fast as the global economy, startup ecosystems provide a vital means for individuals and regions to not only take advantage of technological change, but to also steer it in a… Read more »
Free December 5 Waterloo Workshop- Government Funding for Start-ups
When funding growth, start-ups should always look towards non-dilutive funding sources to preserve a larger share of control over the company. One of the main advantages of situating your start-up in Canada is the plethora of federal and provincial funding… Read more »
IRAP Announces Support for Early Stage Firms
Accelerators and incubators based in Canada that support the development and growth of start-up companies can receive funding from the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). The Canadian Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP) will provide non-repayable funding over a five year… Read more »
Why Venture Capital is so Important
Greg Smith, president of Canada’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), described the current landscape of Canadian entrepreneurship: “Canada has an historic opportunity to become an innovation leader by making major investments that enable our best technology businesses to… Read more »
Options for Early Stage Technology Companies to Finance Growth
The dilutive nature of early stage equity financing (i.e., giving up ownership) makes it the most expensive way to finance growth. When a start-up does not have enough cash in the bank or cash flow to support their growth (hire… Read more »
FedDev leads $20M funding round for 8 Toronto startups
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) put up $4.85 million into young startups, in order to leverage an additional $15.2 million from venture capital and angel investment groups. The companies to receive funding are as follows: Trillium… Read more »
Venture Capital Fundraising Concerns in Canada
According to 2011 year-end figures from the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, a four-year high of $1.5 billion from VC was disbursed to Canadian startups last year. Although this was the highest level since 2008, this was far… Read more »