Our People

We are committed to fostering a positive and productive work environment, with the tools and support that set everyone up for success.

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors represents a diverse background in venture capital and private equity, providing our organization with a broad perspective on the Canadian investment landscape.

Meet the Board of Directors

Committees

CVCA committees, comprised of our diverse members, help guide our initiatives and graciously contribute to our programming and services. We welcome participation, so if you would like to get involved in a Committee, please get in touch with us.

Meet our Committees

The CVCA Team

Committed to serving our members and the innovation and growth ecosystem.

Chief Executive Officer

Benjamin Bergen

Benjamin Bergen is the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), representing the investors who back Canada’s most innovative and high-growth companies.

Before joining CVCA, Benjamin served as President of the Council of Canadian Innovators, where he led a national organization focused on improving the policy and market conditions that enable Canadian firms to scale and compete globally. Over nearly a decade, his work has centered on innovation policy, competitiveness, and regulatory reform, with a strong emphasis on how capital flows through the economy and how investment environments are shaped.

Benjamin is a trusted advisor to governments on innovation and competitiveness and currently serves on Canada’s National AI Task Force. He is also a founding board member of the Canadian SHIELD Institute, which advances policy solutions to strengthen Canada’s economic resilience, sovereignty, and long-term growth.

Throughout his career, Benjamin has worked closely with investors, founders, and policymakers, supporting companies as they navigate growth, regulation, and global expansion. His leadership at CVCA focuses on strengthening the conditions investors rely on to deploy long-term capital, build durable companies, and support economic growth across Canada.