Head Of Canada Pension Fund Warns On Rush To Iliquid Assets
The biggest global funds should all be monitoring their investments in illiquid assets, according to the head of Canada's largest pension fund.
Private Equity Is 'Still Robust,' Says Canada Pension CEO
Mark Machin, chief executive officer of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, discusses portfolio diversification and the outlook for private equity and venture capital markets. He also comments on ESG investing.
Canada Becoming A Startup Mecca Rivaling Silicon Valley
The entrepreneurial ecosystem is booming in major cities in Canada, thanks to government incentives, a growing tech talent pool and access to venture capital.
Canadian Venture Capital Sufficiency Study: Key Takeaways
Canada ranks third in venture capital dollars invested, but businesses that rely exclusively on the U.S. and other foreign funding in their series A round raise more money than Canadian-financed firms.
Canadian Tech Companies Raise $2.8B Of VC In H1
Venture capital investment in Canadian technology companies sustained a robust pace in the second quarter of 2019, with $1.4 billion deployed across 153 financings.
Canadian VC, Startup Predictions For 2019
At the beginning of each year, I look backwards and forwards on trends shaping the Canadian technology startup industry. It is mid-year, and I have a bit of recharging time before I start my new role at [...]
Canadian PE Market Sees Record $37.2B Invested In 2018
Energy and environmental companies captured the largest share of dollar flows in 2018, or 33 percent. Information technology and media companies took the largest share of deals, or 16 percent.
Canadian VC Climbs To 18-Year High In 2018
Canada's venture capital market broke records in 2018, its ninth straight year of growth. The milestones included the most financings sized $100 million or more.
Canadian VC, Startup Predictions For 2019
Institutional investors take more interest in the technology sector, and Canadian startups continue to make their mark on the world stage.
Montreal Leads Canada In VC During Q1 2018
Montreal-based companies raised $399 million in venture capital during the first quarter of 2018 -- more than companies in any other Canadian city -- according to a report released by PwC Canada and market research company CB Insights.