The Canada's Venture Capital & Private Equity Association has released a comprehensive study on the impact of venture capital in Canada on the economy, jobs and innovation. The report titled Why Venture Capital is Essential to the Canadian Economy was co-funded by the CVCA, BDC, Industry Canada and provincial government partners.
This report is the most exhaustive ever of the Venture Capital industry in Canada and comes at a time when competitiveness and the renewal of the Canadian economy needs to be on the public agenda.
If you're interested in discussing the finer points with the association behind the report, be sure to attend one of the CVCA's networking receptions in the coming weeks:
The CVCA – Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association – represents the majority of private equity companies in Canada, with over... [more]
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