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The Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) – representing the private capital industry in Canada.
Board decisions in VC-backed companies carry real legal and financial risk.
The Private Capital Governance Program (VC Cohort) equips investors and CEOs with frameworks for venture-backed boards.
April 8 & 22 (virtual), April 29–30 (in-person)
Apply: www.cvca.ca/professional...
The Private Capital Governance Program (VC Cohort) equips investors and CEOs with frameworks for venture-backed boards.
April 8 & 22 (virtual), April 29–30 (in-person)
Apply: www.cvca.ca/professional...
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Board decisions in VC-backed companies carry real legal and financial risk.
The Private Capital Governance Program (VC Cohort) equips investors and CEOs with frameworks for venture-backed boards.
April 8 & 22 (virtual), April 29–30 (in-person)
Apply: www.cvca.ca/professional...
The Private Capital Governance Program (VC Cohort) equips investors and CEOs with frameworks for venture-backed boards.
April 8 & 22 (virtual), April 29–30 (in-person)
Apply: www.cvca.ca/professional...
Invest Canada '26 returns to Halifax this May. Canada's national VC & PE conference has sold out four years running. Connect with 60+ LP organizations and 170+ active GP funds over three days. Early access opens in February: go.cvca.ca/ic26
January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Invest Canada '26 returns to Halifax this May. Canada's national VC & PE conference has sold out four years running. Connect with 60+ LP organizations and 170+ active GP funds over three days. Early access opens in February: go.cvca.ca/ic26
Defence procurement is becoming a decisive factor in where capital can engage and scale. A new CVCA Central analysis examines how policy shifts and procurement certainty are reshaping Canada’s private capital landscape and long-horizon investment decisions:
Defence Procurement Is Reshaping Canada’s Capital Landscape
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January 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Defence procurement is becoming a decisive factor in where capital can engage and scale. A new CVCA Central analysis examines how policy shifts and procurement certainty are reshaping Canada’s private capital landscape and long-horizon investment decisions:
New on CVCA Central from Deloitte. Jose Ribau and Anaqi Afendi examine how AI is being applied across portfolio company operations. Read more: central.cvca.ca/opinion/ai-v...
Unleashing Portfolio Potential: Five AI-Focused Levers for Private Equity Value Creation
How private equity firms are using AI to drive portfolio value through talent, revenue growth, margin expansion, differentiation, and risk management.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:18 PM
New on CVCA Central from Deloitte. Jose Ribau and Anaqi Afendi examine how AI is being applied across portfolio company operations. Read more: central.cvca.ca/opinion/ai-v...
Canada’s aging founder-led SMEs face a widening succession gap. With limited traditional exit options in the lower mid-market, search funds and ETA models are emerging as a continuity-focused alternative. Read more on CVCA Central: central.cvca.ca/opinion/sear...
Navigating The “Silver Tsunami”: How Search Funds Are Redefining Succession Planning In The Canadian SME Market
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January 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Canada’s aging founder-led SMEs face a widening succession gap. With limited traditional exit options in the lower mid-market, search funds and ETA models are emerging as a continuity-focused alternative. Read more on CVCA Central: central.cvca.ca/opinion/sear...
What private equity leaders are actually watching right now: macro uncertainty in Canada and the U.S., tariffs, exits, AI in portfolio ops, and succession inside firms. A new CVCA Central piece from BMO Commercial Bank by Giancarlo Di Zazzo: central.cvca.ca/opinion/priv...
Navigating Uncertainty: Private Equity Leaders on Macroeconomic Landscape in US and Canada, Strategy, AI, and Succession
Private equity leaders from Canada and the U.S. discuss macroeconomic uncertainty, tariffs, AI adoption, dealmaking, succession planning, and financing strategies shaping today’s investment landscape.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:56 PM
What private equity leaders are actually watching right now: macro uncertainty in Canada and the U.S., tariffs, exits, AI in portfolio ops, and succession inside firms. A new CVCA Central piece from BMO Commercial Bank by Giancarlo Di Zazzo: central.cvca.ca/opinion/priv...
Nominations are open for the 2026 CVCA Awards! Recipients will be honoured on stage at Invest Canada ’26 (May 26–28, Halifax). Deadline: Feb 6, 2026 (11:59 PM ET).
Nominate now:
www.cvca.ca/nominate
Nominate now:
www.cvca.ca/nominate
January 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Nominations are open for the 2026 CVCA Awards! Recipients will be honoured on stage at Invest Canada ’26 (May 26–28, Halifax). Deadline: Feb 6, 2026 (11:59 PM ET).
Nominate now:
www.cvca.ca/nominate
Nominate now:
www.cvca.ca/nominate
Market signals are shifting. A new CVCA Central piece from CIBC Innovation Banking looks at how Canada’s exit landscape is evolving and where preparation is starting to create an edge. More: central.cvca.ca/opinion/posi...
Positioned for Growth: Readiness and Resilience Fuel Opportunity in a Recovering Exit Market
Insight on Canada’s 2025 exit market, including valuation pressures, buyer trends, and why readiness and resilience are driving opportunity in a shifting environment.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Market signals are shifting. A new CVCA Central piece from CIBC Innovation Banking looks at how Canada’s exit landscape is evolving and where preparation is starting to create an edge. More: central.cvca.ca/opinion/posi...
New Canadian data from nearly 80 multi-family offices shows how they’re allocating, where they’re cautious and how global exposure is shifting. The results don’t line up with the usual global benchmarks.
Full article: central.cvca.ca/opinion/mult...
Full article: central.cvca.ca/opinion/mult...
Multi-Family Offices: A Rapidly Evolving Landscape
New survey of nearly 80 Canadian multi-family offices shows how they allocate capital, use alternatives and respond to tax and cybersecurity risks.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New Canadian data from nearly 80 multi-family offices shows how they’re allocating, where they’re cautious and how global exposure is shifting. The results don’t line up with the usual global benchmarks.
Full article: central.cvca.ca/opinion/mult...
Full article: central.cvca.ca/opinion/mult...
Canada’s defence shift is starting to influence how investors think about opportunity in dual-use and industrial tech. CVCA Central has a new piece from Bennett Jones on what long-term spending and new institutions may mean for deal flow: central.cvca.ca/opinion/priv...
A New Era for Private Capital in Defence
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December 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Canada’s defence shift is starting to influence how investors think about opportunity in dual-use and industrial tech. CVCA Central has a new piece from Bennett Jones on what long-term spending and new institutions may mean for deal flow: central.cvca.ca/opinion/priv...
The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) has appointed Benjamin Bergen as its next Chief Executive Officer. He will assume the role on January 5, 2026.
Read the full announcement: www.cvca.ca/announcement...
Read the full announcement: www.cvca.ca/announcement...
December 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) has appointed Benjamin Bergen as its next Chief Executive Officer. He will assume the role on January 5, 2026.
Read the full announcement: www.cvca.ca/announcement...
Read the full announcement: www.cvca.ca/announcement...
LP expectations around governance, alignment and negotiation are shifting. This recap from Invest Canada ’25 outlines the standards shaping today’s fundraising environment. Read more: central.cvca.ca/invest-canad...
How LPs Are Raising the Bar on Fund Governance and Negotiation
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November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
LP expectations around governance, alignment and negotiation are shifting. This recap from Invest Canada ’25 outlines the standards shaping today’s fundraising environment. Read more: central.cvca.ca/invest-canad...
BDC Capital released its annual DEI and ESG metrics report this morning. On CVCA Central, Paula Cruickshank offers added context with a look at four years of data and the trends shaping 2025. Read more: central.cvca.ca/opinion/dei-...
Unlocking Canada’s Potential: Key 2025 DEI & ESG Trends Shaping Venture Capital
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November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
BDC Capital released its annual DEI and ESG metrics report this morning. On CVCA Central, Paula Cruickshank offers added context with a look at four years of data and the trends shaping 2025. Read more: central.cvca.ca/opinion/dei-...
Just two weeks until the Toronto Holiday Social!
Join us for the final event in CVCA's 2025 Fall Social Series. This member-only evening brings together Canada's private capital community for one last celebration in 2025.
Limited spots remaining. CVCA members, check your inbox for details.
Join us for the final event in CVCA's 2025 Fall Social Series. This member-only evening brings together Canada's private capital community for one last celebration in 2025.
Limited spots remaining. CVCA members, check your inbox for details.
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Just two weeks until the Toronto Holiday Social!
Join us for the final event in CVCA's 2025 Fall Social Series. This member-only evening brings together Canada's private capital community for one last celebration in 2025.
Limited spots remaining. CVCA members, check your inbox for details.
Join us for the final event in CVCA's 2025 Fall Social Series. This member-only evening brings together Canada's private capital community for one last celebration in 2025.
Limited spots remaining. CVCA members, check your inbox for details.
New on CVCA Central: a profile of Mobili Partners, a Brazilian private equity firm building its presence in Canada. The team combines operational transformation, digital strategy and cross-border execution. Read more: central.cvca.ca/cvca-member-...
CVCA New Member Profile: Mobili Partners
Our series profiling CVCA’s new members continues, providing insight into the organizations in our community.
We’re thrilled to profile a new CVCA member, Mobili Capital!
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November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
New on CVCA Central: a profile of Mobili Partners, a Brazilian private equity firm building its presence in Canada. The team combines operational transformation, digital strategy and cross-border execution. Read more: central.cvca.ca/cvca-member-...
Evergreen funds are multiplying, but outcomes are diverging. HarbourVest Partners highlights seven ways these structures can misfire and the markers of disciplined management. Read: central.cvca.ca/opinion/seve...
Overcoming the Seven Sins of Evergreen Investing
Evergreen funds are rising, but risks vary. Learn the seven major pitfalls managers face and the best practices investors should look for.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Evergreen funds are multiplying, but outcomes are diverging. HarbourVest Partners highlights seven ways these structures can misfire and the markers of disciplined management. Read: central.cvca.ca/opinion/seve...
CVCA Members, register now for a CVCA Emerging GPs Only Lunch on December 5 in Toronto, with presentations and discussions in partnership with KPMG Canada and RBCx!
Check your inbox for the details and secure your spot today.
Check your inbox for the details and secure your spot today.
November 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
CVCA Members, register now for a CVCA Emerging GPs Only Lunch on December 5 in Toronto, with presentations and discussions in partnership with KPMG Canada and RBCx!
Check your inbox for the details and secure your spot today.
Check your inbox for the details and secure your spot today.
Nominations are open for the Canadian Women in Private Capital Awards, celebrating women driving impact across Canada’s private capital industry!
Deadline: Dec. 17, 2025
Submit a nomination: www.cvca.ca/resources/aw...
Deadline: Dec. 17, 2025
Submit a nomination: www.cvca.ca/resources/aw...
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Nominations are open for the Canadian Women in Private Capital Awards, celebrating women driving impact across Canada’s private capital industry!
Deadline: Dec. 17, 2025
Submit a nomination: www.cvca.ca/resources/aw...
Deadline: Dec. 17, 2025
Submit a nomination: www.cvca.ca/resources/aw...
Cyber risk is shaping how firms protect value across diligence, ownership and exit. Key takeaways from the PE breakout at Invest Canada '25. Read more: central.cvca.ca/uncategorize...
How Private Equity Can Protect Portfolio Value in a Cyber Risk Era
Cyber risk has become a strategic ownership issue in private equity. Firms are embedding resilience into diligence, governance, and value creation to protect portfolio value.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Cyber risk is shaping how firms protect value across diligence, ownership and exit. Key takeaways from the PE breakout at Invest Canada '25. Read more: central.cvca.ca/uncategorize...
Cut through the hype and get clear on what drives AI value.
The Pulse on AI, presented by Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), breaks down machine learning fundamentals and today's hottest topics.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The Pulse on AI, presented by Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), breaks down machine learning fundamentals and today's hottest topics.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Cut through the hype and get clear on what drives AI value.
The Pulse on AI, presented by Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), breaks down machine learning fundamentals and today's hottest topics.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The Pulse on AI, presented by Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), breaks down machine learning fundamentals and today's hottest topics.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
CVCA’s Q3 2025 market reports are now available.
Venture Capital
$1.8B | 123 deals (Q3)
$4.9B | 386 deals (YTD)
Private Equity
$25.4B | 151 deals (Q3)
$56.5B | 483 deals (YTD)
Full reports:
Venture Capital
$1.8B | 123 deals (Q3)
$4.9B | 386 deals (YTD)
Private Equity
$25.4B | 151 deals (Q3)
$56.5B | 483 deals (YTD)
Full reports:
Q3 2025 Canadian Venture Capital Market Overview
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November 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
CVCA’s Q3 2025 market reports are now available.
Venture Capital
$1.8B | 123 deals (Q3)
$4.9B | 386 deals (YTD)
Private Equity
$25.4B | 151 deals (Q3)
$56.5B | 483 deals (YTD)
Full reports:
Venture Capital
$1.8B | 123 deals (Q3)
$4.9B | 386 deals (YTD)
Private Equity
$25.4B | 151 deals (Q3)
$56.5B | 483 deals (YTD)
Full reports:
Join us this Wednesday, Nov 6, at 12 PM ET for insights on cross-border secondaries transactions from experts at Bennett Jones, Kirkland & Ellis, and PJT Partners.
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Join us this Wednesday, Nov 6, at 12 PM ET for insights on cross-border secondaries transactions from experts at Bennett Jones, Kirkland & Ellis, and PJT Partners.
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us this Wednesday, Nov 6, at 12 PM ET for insights on cross-border secondaries transactions from experts at Bennett Jones, Kirkland & Ellis, and PJT Partners.
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Join us this Wednesday, Nov 6, at 12 PM ET for insights on cross-border secondaries transactions from experts at Bennett Jones, Kirkland & Ellis, and PJT Partners.
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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: central.cvca.ca/invest-canad...
Read more: central.cvca.ca/invest-canad...
How Private Capital Investors Are Adapting to Global and Domestic Shifts
Experts at Invest Canada ’25 examined how global volatility, interest rate shifts, and evolving investor expectations are reshaping private capital strategies in Canada and abroad.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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: central.cvca.ca/invest-canad...
Read more: central.cvca.ca/invest-canad...
How are venture firms adapting to longer holding periods, tighter liquidity, and rising LP expectations?
Join us November 12 at 12 PM ET for The Adaptive VC as we explore the shift from traditional investing to hands-on company building.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us November 12 at 12 PM ET for The Adaptive VC as we explore the shift from traditional investing to hands-on company building.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
How are venture firms adapting to longer holding periods, tighter liquidity, and rising LP expectations?
Join us November 12 at 12 PM ET for The Adaptive VC as we explore the shift from traditional investing to hands-on company building.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us November 12 at 12 PM ET for The Adaptive VC as we explore the shift from traditional investing to hands-on company building.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...