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Venture Capital Investments Declines in Third Quarter Following Q2 Spike
November 15, 2005
TORONTO– Activity in Canada’s venture capital industry dropped in the third quarter, returning to historical levels on an annualized basis, according to market figures released today by Canada’s...

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Rick Nathan Appointed new CVCA President
September 22, 2005
TORONTO – The CVCA – Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Nathan, Managing Director of Goodmans Venture Group, as President of the...

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Propulsion Ventures and Novacap are winners of CVCA’s 2005 ‘Deal of the Year’ Awards
September 22, 2005
TORONTO: Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) is pleased to announce that Propulsion Ventures is the recipient of the CVCA’s 2005 ‘Deal of the Year Award’ for the venture...

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CVCA comments on Ontario’s decision to end tax credits for Labour sponsored Investment Funds
August 30, 2005
The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) is today commenting on yesterday’s announcement by the Ontario government that it intends to end the provincial tax credits for...

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VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTING ACTIVITY UP SHARPLY IN SECOND QUARTER
August 16, 2005
Toronto, August 16, 2005 – Canadian venture capital investments grew strongly to $627 million in the second quarter of 2005, up 53% from the $409 million invested by the industry in the second quarter...

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Mr. Amos Alter of Madacy Entertainment Group Awarded CVCA ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ Award

June 3, 2005
TORONTO: The CVCA – Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association, is pleased to announce Mr. Amos Alter, CEO of Madacy Entertainment Group, as the recipient of CVCA’s 12th Annual...

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A MIXED QUARTER IN THE VENTURE CAPITAL INDUSTRY:
INVESTMENTS DOWN AND CAPITAL RAISED UP IN Q-1, 2005
May 17, 2005
Toronto, May 17, 2005 - Investments by Canada’s venture capital firms were down in Q1 2005 relative to recent quarters while capital raised by these funds, from retail and institutional investors,...

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Over 400 Venture Capital Professionals to Meet in Quebec City
May 16, 2005
TORONTO: The CVCA, Canada’s only national venture capital & private equity association, will hold its Annual Conference in Quebec City at the Chateau Frontenac June 1-3, 2005.



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VENTURE CAPITAL INDUSTRY WELCOMES BUDGET MEASURES

February 23, 2005
TORONTO: Canada’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) today expressed support for the elimination of the 30% foreign property ceiling that was announced in today’s federal Budget. ...

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CANADA’S VENTURE CAPITAL INDUSTRY IN 2004: INVESTMENT UP; FUND-RAISING DOWN
February 16, 2005
TORONTO: Capital invested by Canada’s venture capital industry increased slightly in 2004 however, funds raised by the industry declined in 2004 according to the industry’s annual statistics report...

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