CVCA

Three weeks to Halifax. Invest Canada '26 is on track to sell out for the fifth year running. The program is set and the room is filling. Canada's national conference for venture capital and private equity has not had available seats at the door in four consecutive years, and this year is no different. Three days of sessions, curated one-on-one meetings, and networking opportunities that begin a week before you even arrive in Halifax. Register now at conference.cvca.ca

LPs are asking about succession in diligence now. A session at Invest Canada '25 got into what that means for firm structure and who holds the leverage. Full recap: central.cvca.ca/invest-canada/… Invest Canada '26 is May 26-28 in Halifax, register here: conference.cvca.ca

Jean Charest and Isabelle Hudon at Invest Canada '25, presented by BDC, argued that institutional investors have been too quiet about what they need from government on economic direction. Recap on CVCA Central: central.cvca.ca/invest-canada/…

New at IC26 this year: Curated GP-LP 1:1 Meetings. Pre-matched introductions between fund managers and LPs, scheduled before the conference. No walk-ups. Application window closes April 24 at 5PM ET. If you are not yet registered, tickets are still available. Register now: conference.cvca.ca

CVCA recognized four leaders in Canadian VC and PE this morning in Toronto at the fourth annual Canadian Women in Private Capital Awards, presented by CIBC Innovation Banking. Congratulations to Janet Bannister, Thecla Sweeney, Geetanjali Kanwar, and Katy Yam. The full conversation is on CVCA Central: central.cvca.ca/cvca-awards/fo…

The CFO Networking Lunch returns to Invest Canada '26 in Halifax on May 26, bringing together senior finance leads from across the VC and PE community for a closed, peer-to-peer session at the Halifax Convention Centre. Spots are limited. Register for Invest Canada '26 to secure your place: conference.cvca.ca

Operational strength is replacing theory as the real test of value creation. At Invest Canada ’25 in Calgary, a main stage session examined how private capital firms are rebuilding their value creation approach as LP expectations and operating models evolve. Read more: central.cvca.ca/invest-canada/…

Group tickets for Invest Canada '26 are now available. Firms sending four or more attendees from the same organization unlock 15% off! Send a team to Halifax this May and cover more ground. More sessions, more meetings, more of the capital and decision-makers in the room. Use code GROUP26 (CVCA members) or NMGROUP26 (non-members) at checkout. Register now at conference.cvca.ca

We're introducing something new at Invest Canada '26 in Halifax this May: Curated GP-LP 1:1 Meetings, a structured matchmaking session designed to facilitate focused, high-value introductions between fund managers and the limited partners most aligned to their strategy. The session, presented by Invest Nova Scotia, consists of a series of five-minute, one-on-one meetings scheduled in advance based on fund type, size, geography, stage, and sector focus. Priority is given to pairings where there is no existing relationship. It condenses what might take months of outbound into targeted meetings over the course of a single session. Applications open to registered Invest Canada '26 delegates. Register today: conference.cvca.ca CVCA members have until end of day Friday to register at early bird rates before pricing increases.

Agriculture represents ~7% of Canada’s GDP. In 2025 it accounted for 3.57% of VC dollars and 0.93% of PE. At Invest Canada ’25, a session presented by @FCCagriculture examined how that sector fits within current capital flows and what FCC’s $2B commitment signals. Read the recap: central.cvca.ca/invest-canada/…

Registration is now open for CVCA's Canadian Women in Private Capital Awards Breakfast, taking place Tuesday, March 31, from 7:30 to 10:00 AM at CIBC Square in Toronto, sponsored by CIBC Innovation Banking. The morning will recognize outstanding women for their contributions to the sector, followed by a panel discussion with this year's award winners. Details on award winners will be shared in the coming weeks! Secure your spot before March 27: cvca.my.site.com/EventRegistrat…

Early Bird pricing for Invest Canada '26 ends this Friday, February 27. Since 1979, Invest Canada has been the national meeting point for private capital in Canada. The conference is built to get the people who decide where capital goes into the same room at the same time. That's why the same senior investors return each year, and why the conference has sold out four years in a row. Early Bird pricing is exclusive to CVCA members. Register now before rates increase: conference.cvca.ca

2025 Canadian private capital data released: VC: $8.0B across 571 deals PE: $57.5B across 592 deals Full year-end reports: cvca.ca/insights/marke…

At Invest Canada ’25 in Calgary, a mainstage session examined AI execution, commercialization gaps, data advantage, and fund level adoption with sharper discipline. Full recap: central.cvca.ca/uncategorized/… Registration for #IC26 is now open. Early demand is tracking ahead of recent years, and the conference has sold out four years running: conference.cvca.ca

Over three days, senior allocators and managers come together in a compact format designed for decision-level engagement, follow-up conversations, and relationship-building. Register for Invest Canada '26 now at the lowest rate possible: conference.cvca.ca

Tokenization is starting to affect how funds are administered and supervised. A new CVCA Central article from Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP looks at where tokenized fund structures meet current regulatory rules: central.cvca.ca/opinion/tokeni…

The deadline to nominate for the 2026 CVCA Awards is one week away. This is your opportunity to recognize the exceptional work shaping Canada's venture capital and private equity ecosystem. The CVCA Awards celebrate the firms and funds driving strong returns, meaningful community impact, and long-term industry leadership. Award recipients will be honoured on stage at Invest Canada '26 in Halifax this May. Nominations close in seven days. If you've been considering submitting, now is the time to act. Nominate today: cvca.ca/nominate/

Liquidity has become a strategic function. Last year, investors discussed how secondaries, continuation funds, and exit planning are reshaping outcomes as timelines stretch and pricing gaps persist. Full recap on CVCA Central: central.cvca.ca/invest-canada/…

Board decisions in VC-backed companies carry real legal and financial risk. Mistakes surface years later in litigation or strained relationships. The Private Capital Governance Program (VC Cohort) equips investors, independents, and CEOs with frameworks for the governance challenges unique to venture-backed boards. April 8 & 22 (virtual), April 29–30 (in-person, Toronto) Now accepting applications: cvca.ca/professional-d…

Invest Canada '26 returns to Halifax, May 26-28. Since 1979, Invest Canada has been the national meeting point for private capital in Canada. The conference has sold out four consecutive years, and senior investors return each year for a reason. Over three days, connect with 60+ LP organizations, 170+ active GP funds, and decision-makers representing $3.5T+ in AUM. Programming explores the forces shaping Canadian private capital and the global investment themes defining the market. Tickets open in February. Join the early access list: go.cvca.ca/ic26