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Invest Canada Webinar Series

Entering Year 5 of Data Collection: Progress, Headwinds & What's Next for DEI & ESG, presented by BDC

Join BDC as we explore DEI and ESG trends across Canada’s venture capital and private equity ecosystem, informed by insights from the BDC Capital 2025 DEI and ESG Portfolio Metrics Report and broader market developments.

The session opens with remarks from Christopher Gillam, Director, Fund Investments, BDC Capital. Chrystal Healy, AVP, Corporate Sustainability, BDC. Key sustainability trends and insights drawn were shared from the report and highlighted what’s changing, what’s showing progress, but also the mounting headwinds shaping today’s operating environment. The conversation also references existing resources, guidance, and tools currently available to support DEI and ESG efforts.

The webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A, creating space for participants to exchange perspectives, reflect on practical realities, and explore how these insights and supports can inform their own approaches.

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Key Takeaways from the Year-End 2025 VC & PE Market Overviews

CVCA’s 2025 Year-End Market Overviews were released on February 19, providing the latest insights into Canada’s venture capital and private equity markets. The 2025 data reveals trends worth a closer look.

David Kornacki and Rutvik Shukla from the CVCA team key takeaways from the reports, what the data signals for the year ahead, and the latest insights to help inform your strategy.

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Creative Consideration: Rollovers, Earnouts and Exchangeable Share Structures

Building on Fasken’s 2025 “SPA 101” session on Mastering the Purchase Agreement: Key Insights for Private Equity Professionals, please join for an “SPA 201” discussion of legal and contractual considerations for PE deal teams to be aware of when structuring purchase price consideration. Fasken PE partners Kiran Singh and Claire Gowdy will break down the various forms of purchase price consideration, including rollover consideration, exchangeable share structures, and the use of earnouts to bridge the valuation gap. They will also discuss strategies to reduce friction in the deal process.

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The State of Canadian Software: What 2025 Signals for 2026

Following the release of Inovia Capital’s State of Canadian Software Report, this webinar will take a closer look at what the 2025 data reveals and how it is shaping expectations for 2026.

Drawing on the report and a broader market perspective, the discussion will explore how funding dynamics are evolving, how AI-native and AI-enabled software is reshaping the landscape, why optionality is becoming more central to company-building strategies, and how deepening partnerships with Europe and the Middle East are influencing Canada’s global position.

The conversation will feature perspectives from the Inovia Capital team, with insights from Partner Kory Jeffrey, Principal Mia Morisset, and Senior Director of Corporate Development Brian Etienne.

Moderated by CVCA’s David Kornacki, the session is designed as a conversation rather than a presentation, with time reserved for audience questions and a candid discussion on what matters most for founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders in the year ahead.

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Unlocking Real Value: How Portfolio Companies are Driving Measurable Impact with GenAI

Join a dynamic panel where we will explore how leading portfolio companies are turning GenAI investments into tangible business outcomes. During this session, we will provide actionable insights for investors, operators, and leaders looking to harness GenAI for competitive advantage. Our discussion will cover:

• Measurable value creation: Real-world examples of how organizations are leveraging GenAI to deliver operational efficiencies and growth
• Strategic thinking: How executives are framing the value proposition of GenAI beyond hype
• Client insights: What we’re seeing in the market and how companies are prioritizing use cases to maximize ROI

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2026 Private Capital Hot Topics: The Macro, Policy & Market Forces Shaping Dealmaking This Year

Join Davies partners Brooke Jamison, Joshua Kuretzky, James O’Shea and Sébastien Thériault for a focused discussion on how macroeconomic conditions, regulatory change and market dynamics are shaping private capital dealmaking in 2026. The session will address key considerations across fund formation and fundraising, M&A transactions and the growing role of secondaries, including valuation discipline, liquidity solutions and evolving diligence and regulatory expectations.

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Investing at the Frontier of Life Sciences Innovation

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Mastering the Purchase Agreement: Key Insights for Private Equity Professionals

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ML Masterclass: The Pulse on AI

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Trade Dynamics: Implications of US Tariffs on Investors and Portfolios

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Through the Looking Glass: Tips and Trends for Private Funds in 2025

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Harnessing Data Analytics and Digital Trends for M&A Success

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Harnessing Québec's Competitive Edge in Fund Management

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Navigating First-Time Fund Formation

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Fintech, ML & AI Innovation in Private Capital Markets

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Investing Internationally as a Canadian VC

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