BDC launches $150-million life sciences fund
Parimal Nathwani will manage fund directly investing in therapeutics and MedTech companies.
Canada’s largest VC has officially…
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Don’t advertise weight-loss drugs: Govt to pharma firms | ‘Obesity ‘awareness campaigns’ also misleading’ | Inshorts Inshorts CDSCO issues…
The feds asked investors for candid feedback on BDC. It was never actioned
BetaKit-obtained 2023 report outlines private-sector grievances with Canada’s largest VC.
In late 2022, the federal government asked…
New Life Sciences Fund and leadership churn reveal continued reset at BDC
Growth Venture Fund leader is out nine months after BDC allocates $1 billion and expands mandate.
The…
AI minister won’t rule out American involvement in Canada’s “sovereign” cloud
Canada’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) minister, Evan Solomon, isn’t ruling out American companies playing a part in Canada’s…
Investissement Québec transforms early-stage program into $200-million VC fund
New Fonds Impulsion will expand support for founders amid declining seed-stage deal flow across the province.
Investissement…
Entrepreneurs face nearly five-year wait for Canada’s Start-up Visa
Once a 12-month process, the SUV has ballooned to 53 months amid concerns about program misuse.
While…
Mila partners with Hypertec and 5C to launch Sovereign AI Research Hub in Montréal
The Hub aims to develop “frugal AI” with strong value.
Montréal-based artificial intelligence (AI) institute Mila is…
BDC pledges $50 million to help women entrepreneurs buy businesses from aging owners
Thrive ETA Fund combines capital, training, and mentorship for women buying firms from retiring business leaders.
As…
Schulich Venture Academy has a “bigger vision” for upskilling Canadian tech startups
After teaching 200 graduates across three cohorts, SVA is ready to expand.
In 2023, York University’s Schulich…