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Forum Categories All Member since 2026 · 1 post · 1 vote Opportunity Zone Investment and Funding Opportunities NY · Member since 2026 · 75 posts · 13 votes 32m Opportunity Zone deals can be attractive, but on the funding side the first thing I’d look at is the use of funds and the exit strategy before choosing the capital. Acquisition money, renovation/pre-development costs, equipment, and operating reserves usually shouldn’t all be financed the same way.
CVCA Announces Halifax as Host City for the 2026 Annual Invest Canada…
Skip to content or footer navigation CVCA has announced that Halifax, Nova Scotia will host the 2026 edition of its flagship annual conference, Invest Canada, from May 26 to 28. The news was shared by CVCA Chief Executive Officer Kim Furlong at the close of Invest Canada 2025 in Calgary. This return to Halifax recognizes the region’s expanding influence and growing significance within Canada’s innovation and private capital ecosystem.
Navigate the future of private equity in Canada
Below is an excerpt from BDO Canada’s 2025 Private Equity in Canada Report, offering key insights into the latest trends and developments in the sector. Private equity (PE) continues to solidify its position as a cornerstone of Canada’s economy, driving business growth and expansion across the country. In recent years, PE activity has consistently outpaced public markets, showcasing its resilience and adaptability amid market fluctuations.
Are AI Transactions Different From Traditional Tech Deals?
AI has dominated the conversation across markets thanks to transformer models, such as ChatGPT, providing mass consumer access to generative AI products and occupying investors’ interest. With no end to the acceleration and adoption of this technology in sight, the markets are responding (a recent CVCA Intelligence report noted that Canadian AI startups have raised $408M YTD).
ScaleUP Ventures Wins 2023 CVCA VC Regional Impact Award (Western…
CVCA Awards Vancouver-based Canalyst is a next-generation, independent equity research platform that provides investors and other financial professionals with access to up-to-date, forward-looking financial models for publicly traded equities on major exchanges across the globe. Founded in 2015, the Canalyst platform effectively democratizes the kind of advanced equity analysis that was previously only available to the largest and most sophisticated financial asset managers.
The history of whipping cream
It is hard to believe that human beings kept cattle for thousands of years, and had functional clay pots into which they could milk those critters, before they discovered that cream could be beaten with a stick into the form of whipped cream! Shocking, but true.
New Member Profile: Stack Capital
CVCA Member Profiles Photo: Stack Capital IPO Day, June 2021. (Left-to-right): Jimmy Viaopoulos (CFO), Jason Meiers (CIO), Jeff Parks (CEO), & Brian Viveiros (VP, Corporate Development & Investor Relations). 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, Stack Capital.
Let’s Talk About Gratitude, Loneliness & Resilience
Lying on the wickedly cold pavement on January 14, listening to first responders assess how they were going to transfer my body to a spinal board — not yet knowing if I fractured my pelvis, I recall darting thoughts of “I have the tools to get through this.” I was angry at the driver who hit me right off my bike. I was in excruciating pain. And, I distinctly remember self-talk that the accident wasn’t going to break me.
Behind The Raise With Firepower Capital
Photo (left to right): Anthony Lipschitz, Partner, Private Equity, Jared Kalish, Partner, Private Capital, Ilan Jacobson, Founding Partner & CEO. Credit: Firepower Capital. This morning, Toronto and Montreal-based Firepower Capitalannounced the closing of a pool of committed capital earmarked for private equity transactions.
#IC20 Speaker Spotlight: Bruce Flatt, CEO, Brookfield Asset Management
Skip to content or footer navigation Invest Canada Invest Canada ’20 ONLINE is pleased to welcome featured speaker Bruce Flatt, CEO of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with over USD $540 billion in assets under management. This featured fireside chat will kick off the first day of #IC20 ONLINE featuring Globe and Mail columnist, Andrew Willis.
Week 15 NFL DFS Flowcharts: Daily Fantasy Football Picks for DraftKings
More in FANTASY #DFS NFL Daily Fantasy Football Week 15 Picks For DraftKings, FanDuel (Sunday, Dec. 15) As the fantasy football season winds down as the [actual] regular season plays out... Daily Fantasy Football Week 15 (Ep. 762) Powered by RedCircle Podcast Recap The guys talk Giants vs Eagles and SpyGate... Daily Fantasy Football Week 14 (Ep. 759) Powered by RedCircle Podcast Recap The guys recap their Thanksgiving Holidays and congratulate themselves...
mnubo: Behind The Exit With White Star Capital and McRock Capital
Data & Analysis Photo: mnubo Co-founders (left to right): Frédéric Bastien, Jean-Charles Beaudin, Jean-Christophe Cimino, Aditya Pendyala On July 12, Montreal-based mnubo Inc. announced it had been acquired by Massachusetts-based Aspen Technologies for CAD $102M. CVCA members White Star Capital and McRock Capital had been early investors in mnubo and the acquisition represents a successful exit for the funds.
Ready To Seize The Impact Investing Opportunity?
Impact investing is on the rise, as more and more private equity (PE) investors look to achieve solid financial returns while also helping to solve some of the biggest social and environmental challenges we face. As the impact investing opportunity continues to grow, Canadian PE firms should take steps to get ahead of the curve and ready themselves for investors’ inevitable questions. Those that move early stand to be leaders in the Canadian impact investing space.
Bold Commerce: Behind The Deal With Whitecap Venture Partners and…
Skip to content or footer navigation Data & Analysis Photo: Bold Commerce Founders – (Left to right) Jason Myers, Yvan Boisjoli, Stefan Maynard, Eric Boisjoli. On January 16, Winnipeg-based Bold Commerce announced the successful close of a CAD $22M Round A financing from Whitecap Venture Partners and Round13 Capital. Bold Commerce provides a range of e‑commerce applications to 86,000+ wholesale and business-to-business merchants worldwide.
Clearbanc: Behind The Deal With inovia capital
Data & Analysis Photo: (Left) Andrew D’Souza, Co-founder and CEO, Clearbanc and (Right) Michele Romanow, Co-founder and President, Clearbanc. On Nov. 12, Toronto-based Clearbancannounced it had successfully raised USD $70M from a syndicate that included, inovia capital, Real Ventures, Portag3 Ventures, Emergence Capital Partners, 8VC, Social Capital, CoVenture, Founders Fund,Precursor, WTI, Berggruen, andFJ Labs.
Diversity And Inclusion Evolution: The Limited Partner Perspective
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion It’s been almost two years since the CVCA formed its Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Since then, we’ve hosted and have engaged in numerous discussions and initiatives in the name of equality. In June, we dedicated an entire half-day of content at Invest Canada ’18 which provided meaningful actions that can be immediately implemented into our firms and portfolio companies.
Improv Dish: Beans
The dinner-as-improv started with Greg and Dorothy Patent's ongoing conversations about the nutritional benefits of beans. When Greg discovered some dried brown mystery beans in the cupboard and decided to cook them, an ad hoc meal developed. You, too, can improvise a main dish based on a staple ingredient. Here's how Greg's version came together. Greg filled a large pot with water, put in the beans, and let them sit overnight.
Food Guys: The Origin Story
Greg and Jon recall how "The Food Guys" came to the airwaves. He's been baking since he was eleven years old, and Greg Patent's love of cooking brought him together with Jon Jackson's similar interest in 1972, in the form a meeting of the "gourmet club" at the University of Montana-Missoula, where Greg was teaching zoology. Jon got an invitation to attend one of the club's group dinners, focused on international cuisine, and the two became fast friends.
Recipe: Gluten-Free Texas Jalapeño Cornbread
This week, we have another cornbread recipe, but this time, it's flourless. And spicy. For best results, bake the cornbread in a cast-iron skillet. You must preheat the pan in the oven until it is piping hot before pouring in the batter. 1 cup fresh corn kernels cut from the cob (about 2 ears) Smear a 10-inch cast-iron skillet (best choice) or a 9-inch square metal baking pan with vegetable shortening. (Do not use butter; it will burn).
Montana Sweet Corn - Why Local Is Better!
Today we're talking about a type of grass: corn. Specifically the many uses of Montana sweet corn. Montanan's get a lot of tasteless corn because it ships here from far and wide, and corn does not travel well. Greg says "If you put enough butter and salt on something it'll taste really good." That's why you should eat local corn! It's an essential crop that needs to be grown locally.
Montana Sweet Corn - Why Local Is Better!
Today we're talking about a type of grass: corn. Specifically the many uses of Montana sweet corn. Montanan's get a lot of tasteless corn because it ships here from far and wide, and corn does not travel well. Greg says "If you put enough butter and salt on something it'll taste really good." That's why you should eat local corn! It's an essential crop that needs to be grown locally.
Recipe: Easy Energy Bars
Store-bought energy bars aren't cheap. Why buy them when you can make your own? You'll save money, and you can adapt them to fit your tastes. You can also store them in your freezer for months on end. Bars are easy to make - they're not baked or cooked - and they're filled with wonderful ingredients. Cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, raw cacao, apricots, figs, coconut/coconut oil and dates are all common ingredients in homemade energy bars.
Recipe: Easy Energy Bars
Store-bought energy bars aren't cheap. Why buy them when you can make your own? You'll save money, and you can adapt them to fit your tastes. You can also store them in your freezer for months on end. Bars are easy to make - they're not baked or cooked - and they're filled with wonderful ingredients. Cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, raw cacao, apricots, figs, coconut/coconut oil and dates are all common ingredients in homemade energy bars.
The Science Of Ice Cream
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! The Food Guys discuss the book "Hello, My Name Is Ice Cream: The Art and Science of the Scoop" by Dana Cree. The book covers everything you could possibly need to know about ice cream, sorbets, gelato and frozen yogurt. In her book, Dana Cree talks about the five components of ice cream: ice, fat, protein, sugar and air. That's right, air: you know, the only free ingredient.
Montana Sweet Cherries, A Great Pick For Pie!
The Food Guys discuss the differences of sweet and red cherries and how you can easily bake a delicious slab pie from Montana grown sweet cherries. In Montana, we're black/sweet cherry country. However a lot of people think you can only bake with red or sour cherries, but in fact, you can make a slab pie with sweet cherries. Would it be too sweet though? Greg says no, but you don't use as much sugar which can be an added benefit. So what's a slab pie?
Bravetart: A Groundbreaking History Of Iconic American Desserts
The Food Guys discuss their new cookbook rave, "Bravetart" by Stella Parks. "It's not a labor of love, it's a labor of devotion." says Jon Jackson. The book is a history of desserts that took five years of research. All your favorites are included and you can make classics right at home, and learn the history of the dish at the same time. A highlight from the book includes the history of key-lime pie, which is essentially curdled milk, lime juice, egg yolk and graham cracker crust.
Bravetart: A Groundbreaking History Of Iconic American Desserts
The Food Guys discuss their new cookbook rave, "Bravetart" by Stella Parks. "It's not a labor of love, it's a labor of devotion." says Jon Jackson. The book is a history of desserts that took five years of research. All your favorites are included and you can make classics right at home, and learn the history of the dish at the same time. A highlight from the book includes the history of key-lime pie, which is essentially curdled milk, lime juice, egg yolk and graham cracker crust.
Greek Yogurt And Chili Peppers: A Surprising Twist On Cornbread
The Food Guys create a bold and delicious cornbread recipe, great to accompany a good chili dish. Today, Jon and Greg swap cornbread recipes. Jon says he prefers to leave out the sugar in Greg's recipe, but the best thing is that there is so much you can do with cornbread ingredients; you can tweak and add yogurt, cheese, onions or anything else you might like. You can even tinker with different types of corn meal. Everyone has their own twist to a recipe.
Greek Yogurt And Chili Peppers: A Surprising Twist On Cornbread
The Food Guys create a bold and delicious cornbread recipe, great to accompany a good chili dish. Today, Jon and Greg swap cornbread recipes. Jon says he prefers to leave out the sugar in Greg's recipe, but the best thing is that there is so much you can do with cornbread ingredients; you can tweak and add yogurt, cheese, onions or anything else you might like. You can even tinker with different types of corn meal. Everyone has their own twist to a recipe.
The Essentials Of An American Classic: Chili
You need three key ingredients for a proper chilli dish: meat, beer, and of course, chilli peppers. Our Food Guys, Jon Jackson and Greg Patent are passionate that Chili powder IS NOT CHILI. Chunks of meat, beer and fresh ingredients are essential for a good chili. Chili powder is not chili folks! So don't go to the grocery store and buy a pack of powder when you can easily make a great chili by using fresh peppers! "The Food Guys" explain how.
How To Uncover Hidden Sugars
Sugars are creeping into our diets and, "Even if you're reading labels, you have to read the labels with some insight," says Jon Jackson. "There's a lot of hidden sugars in our foods, that even people who are well-intentioned and disciplined find it difficult to restrain their weight growth because they keep running into hidden sugars." Listen in now to learn more about where hidden sugars are showing up, and how to spot them on food labels. (Broadcast: "The Food Guys," 07/01/18.
How To Uncover Hidden Sugars
How To Uncover Hidden Sugars Sugars are creeping into our diets and, "Even if you're reading labels, you have to read the labels with some insight," says Jon Jackson. "There's a lot of hidden sugars in our foods, that even people who are well-intentioned and disciplined find it difficult to restrain their weight growth because they keep running into hidden sugars." Listen in now to learn more about where hidden sugars are showing up, and how to spot them on food labels.
'Food Guys:' Skip The Juice, Eat The Fruit
With all the contradictory health claims floating around online, it can be hard to know what to believe. The "Food Guys" set the record straight about fruit juice as a "healthy" option, and make the the case for avoiding it altogether. "Fruit juice kind of crept into our culture so that after a while we didn't give a thought to it, and it's seen as something healthy," says Jon Jackson. "If you want to have orange, eat the fruit," Greg Patent advises.
SKYTRAC Systems Limited: Behind The Deal With Roynat Equity Partners
Data & Analysis On Oct. 242017, Roynat Equity Partners announced the sale of its equity ownership interest in SKYTRAC Systems Limited to Drew Marine, a portfolio company of The Jordan Company. Roynat Equity Partners acquired its equity stake in SKYTRAC in 2012 in support of a management buyout. SKYTRAC is Kelowna, British Columbia-based developer and manufacturer of full-service data-driven business solutions to the non-scheduled commercial aviation industry.
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