Investing in Canada

Private Capital

Why Private Capital is Important

Private capital is essential for fostering innovation, creating jobs, and ensuring economic resilience in Canada. It provides critical funding and strategic support to companies at every stage of their growth, from startups pioneering groundbreaking technologies to established firms expanding into new markets.

Private capital drives significant economic benefits by not only offering financial support but also bringing in expertise, business acumen, and access to networks that help companies grow sustainably. These investments transform companies and back high-potential startups, leading to job creation, enhanced productivity, and increased competition across sectors like technology, healthcare, clean energy, and infrastructure. This investment approach results in stronger, more resilient communities and a robust national economy. By supporting innovation and expansion, private capital ensures Canadian businesses can adapt to market changes and technological advancements, maintaining Canada’s competitive edge globally. Through long-term commitments and strategic guidance, private equity and venture capital build lasting value and sustainable growth.

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Policy & Advocacy

As the voice of the venture capital and private equity industry, the CVCA advocates strongly for a policy and regulatory environment conducive to stimulating and supporting the vital innovative investments our members make every day to support the growth of Canada’s economy.

Our advocacy centres primarily around three areas of government action: ensuring there is adequate capital in the innovation ecosystem; accessing world class talent that can translate that capital into scalable value; and a competitive tax and investment regime that rewards the risks associated with the private capital asset class.

Our advocacy centres primarily around these areas:

Competitive Tax & Investment Regime

The CVCA advocates for a competitive tax environment that attracts private investment into Canada and Canadian ventures. Strategic policies ensure Canada remains attractive for private capital, driving economic growth, job creation, and innovation. CVCA advocates on behalf of the private capital industry to convey its perspectives within the current economic context.

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Accessing World Class Talent

In a competitive global market, skilled professionals are key to innovation and growth. Attracting such talent is crucial for Canada’s economic stability. By partnering with educational institutions, government bodies, and stakeholders, the CVCA advocates for policies that address current demands and ensure a robust talent pipeline for the future.

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Ensuring Capital Availability

Access to capital drives growth across Canada’s economy. The CVCA supports policies addressing challenges like tightening credit markets, competition for capital, and economic uncertainties. These policies ensure Canadian companies can quickly pivot and access the funding needed for innovation and growth, contributing to long-term economic stability and job creation.

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Private Capital

Transforming Canadian Communities Through Private Capital

Explore the transformative impact of private capital investments in your community. Use our interactive map to see how venture capital and private equity have fueled growth, innovation, and job creation across Canada from 2013 to the present.

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Private capital invests in Canada

Over CAD $297B has been invested across more than 7,300 Canadian companies since 2013.