Membership Benefits

The principal benefit of belonging to the CVCA comes from adding your voice to setting the agenda for the only organization in Canada solely dedicated to pursuing growth opportunities for the Venture Capital and Private Equity industry as a whole. As a highly-regarded, professional organization, the CVCA includes the large majority of industry participants – private and public sector firms as well as professional advisors. The CVCA’s members actively collaborate to increase the flow of capital into the industry and expand the range of profitable investment opportunities. This is accomplished by the CVCA undertaking a wide variety of initiatives, ranging from developing comprehensive and accurate performance and valuation statistics to promoting the industry’s interests with governments and regulatory agencies. Membership means being plugged into information and knowledge networks that will help your organization to grow and prosper. Specific Benefits include:

Access to information about government and regulatory actions and attitudes that can affect the success of your business. Introduction to a wide circle of people and issues in the industry, thereby increasing your capacity to find out about relevant business matters and opportunities. Access to a wealth of accurate, up-to-date statistical information on trends in investing, fundraising and performance. Preferred registration fees for CVCA and other industry events, such as professional development seminars, the annual conference and many networking functions across Canada. Preferential treatment for members with selected service providers. A membership driven events calendar that focuses on topical questions of direct, bottom-line relevance. Weekly updates, sent by email, with relevant news, issues, and events, including special members’ discounts to industry events. Company listing on the CVCA searchable web site with a link to your web site. Free subscription to PRIVATE CAPITAL, CVCA's quarterly magazine which features in-depth news and information on issues relevant to the industry.

CVCA Membership: A sound investment To become a member, please download the pdf files at the bottom of this page and complete and return the application form or use the on-line membership application. To maximize the benefits of a CVCA membership, please list each professional in your firm involved in the venture capital process. If you have any questions, please contact the CVCA at (416) 487-0519 or by e-mail at cvca@cvca.ca NEW MEMBERS: 2012 On-line Membership Application 2012/2013 New Membership Package

RENEWING MEMBERS: 2012-2013 Renewal Form Online 2012 - 2013 Existing Membership Renewal