Global volatility and shifting monetary policy are reshaping how private capital moves. Experts at Invest Canada ’25 shared what these changes mean for investors and strategy. Read more:

How are venture firms adapting to longer holding periods, tighter liquidity, and rising LP expectations? Join us on Wednesday, November 12 at 12 PM ET for The Adaptive VC: How Venture Firms Evolve to Stay Relevant in a Transforming Market as we explore the shift from traditional

Circumstances left us on a tight budget when we arrived in a foreign country, forcing us to leave much of our personal property behind. I deeply missed my study books. Online, I found a five-volume set of Bible commentaries for $401 USD, but the price was out of reach. So I went

Registration is now open for the Montréal stop in CVCA’s Fall Social Series with @ReseauCapital x @espacecdpq, presented with @Deloitte. One of the biggest stops on the tour and it sells out quickly, happening Nov. 13! Members, check your inbox for your registration link.

Canada builds global companies, but thin capital pools mean too much value leaves with them. If we can’t back our own growth, others will. The latest on CVCA Central:

Thanks to Deloitte for sponsoring our Vancouver Social last night. CVCA members, the next stop is Calgary on Oct 2, sponsored by Deloitte, AEC, and FASKEN, hosted with Platform Calgary. Check your inbox for registration!

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Invest Canada ’26 Planning Committee announced for May 26–28 in Halifax. For 45+ years the event has brought Canada’s private capital leaders together and has sold out four years straight. Registration opens in February. Sign up to be notified when tickets go on sale:

Invest Canada '26 is coming to Halifax this May. Join Canada's private capital leaders May 26-28 for the connections and insights that matter most in venture capital and private equity. Four consecutive sellouts, record LP participation. Registration opens in early 2026. Get on

Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the federal budget will be tabled Nov 4. CVCA’s recommendations are not expenditures but investments that return capital to taxpayers: renew VCCI, launch a $1B mid-cap fund, a targeted capital gains exemption, and an evergreen

Seed and pre-seed activity in Canada is shifting after the 2021–2023 highs. Our 2025 report updates trends in deal sizes, sectors, provinces, and foreign participation. Explore the data:

In January, Novacap closed over US$1B for its first digital infrastructure fund. CVCA spoke with the team about their thesis, the hurdles of fundraising, and why the lower mid-market matters. Read more:

Ironbridge Equity Partners wins CVCA’s 2025 PE Regional Impact Award for Western Canada, sponsored by KALOS LLP for its investment in Midland Appliance. The partnership more than doubled revenue, grew EBITDA by 40 percent, and delivered a top decile exit. Full story:

At a press conference on August 12th, 1986, President Ronald Reagan famously said: "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I’m from the government and I’m here to help.'"

Registration is now open for the first two stops in CVCA’s Fall Social Series, presented in partnership with @DeloitteCanada. These CVCA member-only events are your chance to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and catch up on the latest across Canada’s private capital community

New CVCA member @PowerUpLeaders partners with PE-backed firms to align leadership, culture, and HR with scale. See their profile on CVCA Central:

PFM Capital wins CVCA’s 2025 PE Regional Impact Award for the Prairies, sponsored by KALOS LLP, for its investment in All-Fab Group. The partnership delivered significant growth, six acquisitions, and a successful exit to RONA Inc. Full story:

Novacap wins CVCA’s 2025 PE Regional Impact Award for Central Canada, sponsored by KALOS LLP, for its investment in Plusgrade. The partnership accelerated global growth and positioned Plusgrade for a successful deal with General Atlantic in 2024. Full story:

Feb. 26, 2026, Trump will bribe Israel to falsely declare Trump "messiah". The unholy price Trump pays: a treaty allowing Israel to build "Trump's Temple" on Temple Mount. The title "Messiah" is not for sale. It belongs only to Jesus Christ, who died for OUR sins and rose again!

The CVCA has published its H1 2025 Venture Capital and Private Equity Market Overviews. VC: $2.9B across 254 deals, life sciences and record venture debt stand out PE: $30.85B across 322 deals, surpassing 2024 totals Read the full reports: https://t.co/vYWvb5osXa

Vistara Growth wins CVCA’s 2025 VC Regional Impact Award for Western Canada for its investment in Zafin. With flexible growth capital, Zafin expanded globally and deepened its role in banking tech infrastructure:

First Ascent Ventures wins CVCA’s 2025 VC Regional Impact Award for Central Canada for its investment in Assent. The deal returned 45% of the firm’s first fund and delivered a 6.2x MOIC after Assent was acquired for over $1B:

Active Impact Investments wins CVCA’s 2025 VC Regional Impact Award for Atlantic Canada for its partnership with Jaza Energy. The six-year investment delivered nearly 5x returns and helped bring clean power to 150,000 people. Read more: