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Check out CVCA's new quarterly magazine 'Private Capital'
Summer 2009 issue now available
More information PRIVATE CAPITAL
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CVCA's Public Policy Initiatives
Valuation Guidelines for CVCA Members - Updated September 2009
The International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation (IPEV) Board Updated Private Equity Valuation Guidelines to take into account the evolution of fair value accounting requirements and practices around the globe, in particular as promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the United States and by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).There is a link to these guidelines on the CVCA website at www.cvca.ca/about/valuation/ or directly at http://www.privateequityvaluation.com/.
Canadian Institutions and Private Equity
CVCA’s Institutional Committee was formed specifically to follow through on the recommendations outlined in the government commissioned report “Finding the Key – Canadian Institutional Investors and Private Equity” which was released in December 2003. The CVCA has prepared a detailed presentation directed at encouraging new institutional investors to participate in the venture capital and private equity asset class.
Economic Impact Reports:
January 2009 - CVCA’s Comprehensive Study on the Impact of Venture Capital "Why Venture Capital is Essential to the Canadian Economy"
Link to full report ENGLISH FRENCH
May 2008 - CVCA's Comprehensive Study on the impact of buyout investments "Why Buyout Investments are Good for Canada"
Link to full report ENGLIGH FRENCH
Key Facts about CVCA
* Established in 1974, the CVCA is dedicated to pursing growth opportunities for the Canadian venture capital and private equity industry.
* CVCA members represent over $75 billion in capital under management.
* Over 1,800 members comprised of venture capitalists, and institutional investors, corporate investors, private equity investors, angel investors, and advisory members which provide services such as law, finance, executive search, investment bank, insurance, consultants, advisors, government and academia.
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MEDIA INQUIRIES: All media inquires and interview requests, please contact llinton@cvca.ca
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CVCA Events
Professional Development Series Breakfast "Candid Roundtable Discussion with Canadian Private Equity Leaders" November 24, 2009SOLD OUT. New registrants will be added to the waiting list.
'What You Want To Know But Haven't Had the Opportunity to Ask'
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Toronto Board of Trade, Toronto
Senior leaders in the Canadian private equity industry will discuss and debate the issues of the day facing their firms and the industry around them. This candid discussion will include topics such as what is happening with deal activity in the market, what types of deals are getting done, how portfolios are faring, how investment strategies have changed for private capital managers managing pension funds and those managing independent funds to best capitalize on the market opportunities and an update on the fundraising environment and much more.
Moderator: Andrew Willis, Columnist, The Globe and Mail
Panelists: Steve Dent, Partner, Birch Hill Equity Partners
Michael Lay, Managing Partner, ONCAP L.P.
Don Morrison, Senior Managing Director, OMERS Private Equity
Erol Uzumeri, Senior Vice-President, Teachers’ Private Capital
Link to Agenda and Registration Form
Link to On-Line Registration
Ottawa Networking Reception November 26, 2009Join CVCA's President & Executive Director for an opportunity to mingle with the nation's leading venture capital and private equity professionals. Hosted by Oslers, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Link to details and registration firm
May 26-28, 2010 CVCA's Annual Conference May 26, 2010
Ottawa
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CVCA News
CANADA’S BUYOUT INDUSTRY IN Q3 2009 IS STABLE November 12, 2009TORONTO: Canada’s buyout industry is performing in line with its peers globally, according to the industry’s statistical report released today by the CVCA- Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity... Go to Press Release
VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT LEVEL IS THE LOWEST IN 14 YEARS; FUNDING FOR HIGH TECH FIRMS THREATENED November 10, 2009TORONTO: Activity in Canada’s venture capital (VC) market continued to fall in the third quarter of 2009, according to the industry’s statistical report released today by the CVCA-Canada’s Venture... Go to Press Release
Re-election of Gregory Smith as President and 2009-2010 Board of Directors September 23, 2009TORONTO – The CVCA – Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association, is pleased to announce the re-election of Gregory Smith as President of the Association, effective September 23, 2009. Mr.... Go to Press Release
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