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Check out CVCA's quarterly magazine 'Private Capital'.
Summer 2013 issue now available!!
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May 3, 2013 - Today the Government of Canada launched the selection processes for General Partners to manage funds of funds and for high-performing venture capital funds interested in securing investments from the Government. The news release is posted here: http://www.fin.gc.ca/n13/13-067-eng.asp . Members may access more detailed information on the selection processes at http://www.fin.gc.ca/vcap-pacr/selection-eng.asp .
April 1, 2013 - Canada's Startup Visa Program
January 14, 2013 - The federal government made a major announcement about venture capital today. Please see link to Prime Minister's statement and to the CVCA media release.
Link to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s statement to strengthen venture capital investment in Canada.
Link to CVCA’s Media Release ‘CVCA PRAISES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S “VENTURE CAPITAL ACTION PLAN”’
Key Facts about CVCA
* Established in 1974, the CVCA is dedicated to pursing growth opportunities for the Canadian venture capital and private equity industry.
* Over 2000 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.
* Canada's venture capital and private equity industry represents over $105 billion in capital under management.
* CVCA has over 160 Full Members (investors) and the breakdown is as follows: venture funds (44%), buyout & mezz funds (40%), LPs (10%), corporate (6%). VIEW MEMBER DIRECTORY
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SPONSORSHIP & MEDIA INQUIRIES: All media inquires and interview requests, please contact llinton@cvca.ca
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NEWS!
Extreme Startups Demo Day Wrap Up: Canadian Startups Make A Strong Showing LINK
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CVCA Events
2014 Aboriginal Private Equity Summit March 27, 2014
THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED
The CVCA - Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business are pleased to present the 2014 Aboriginal Private Equity Summit, a one day event which brings together fund managers, Aboriginal businesses and Aboriginal limited partners. This third annual event provides First Nation, Inuit and Métis business leaders with a more in depth understanding of the private equity market and the opportunities for financing and investment. It provides private equity managers and advisors knowledge of financing, governance, investment and fundraising opportunities and partnerships that exist in Aboriginal communities.
Professional Development Lunch and Learn April 30, 2014
Save the date for this lunch and learn featuring keynote speakers Jean-Pierre Lacroix, president of Shikatani Lacroix, and Ellis Jacob, Chief Executive Officer and President of Cineplex Inc.
2014 ANNUAL CONFERENCE May 20, 2014May 20-22, 2014 - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Register today for CVCA's 2014 Annual Conference, Canada's largest and most popular private capital conference. The best opportunity for CVCA members and non members from across the country and around the world to network, learn about issues and industry trends, and hear from prominent industry leaders. CVCA's awards (Entreprenuer of the Year, Deal of the Year for VC and PE and Community Leadership) plus BDC's new Innovation Award will be presented at the conference.
LINK TO CONFERENCE WEB SITE LINK TO ON-LINE REGISTRATION
CVCA's Annual Charity Golf Classic August 27, 2014Save the date for CVCA's popular golf tournament which takes place at Angus Glen Golf and Country Club. This is Canada's private capital industry's only national golf tournament and sells out event year. An excellent day of networking, golf and fun!!
LINK TO 2013 WINNERS
CVCA News
CANADA’S BUYOUT MARKET IN 2013: MODERATE GROWTH, RECORD BREAKING FUNDRAISING March 4, 2014TORONTO: Deal-making activity in Canada’s buyout and related private equity (PE) market showed moderate growth in 2013 with disclosed values of transactions totaling $12.3 billion as of December 31st... Go to Press Release
CANADA’S VENTURE CAPITAL MARKET IN 2013: VC Investments at $2 billion; Highest Since 2007 February 27, 2014TORONTO: A key highlight for 2013 includes $2 billion of new venture capital investment up 31% invested in 2012, while fundraising dropped 24%. These were among the findings of a statistical report... Go to Press Release
CVCA Appoints Chief Executive Officer February 25, 2014TORONTO – Peter van der Velden, President of the CVCA- Canada’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Woollatt as Chief Executive Officer. Mr.... Go to Press Release
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