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Canada's Venture Capital & Private Equity Association

Thank you for making CVCA's 2010 Annual Conference a successful event!
We will let attendees know as soon as speaker presentations and photos are posted!

 CVCA'S 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE


CVCA selected as 2010 winner of Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award 'Venture Capital Association of the Year'


CVCA Calls for Government to Support Increased Commercialization of Research and Development

The CVCA recommends a series of practical, modest initiatives that could be implemented by the federal government to help spur the investment needed to support early-stage Canadian companies.


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Check out CVCA's quarterly magazine 'Private Capital'.

Summer 2010 issue now available.
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CVCA's Report on Government Involvement in the Venture Capital Industry - International Comparisons May 2010

Valuation Guidelines for CVCA Members - Updated September 2009

The International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation (IPEV) Board Updated Private Equity Valuation Guidelines to take into account the evolution of fair value accounting requirements and practices around the globe, in particular as promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the United States and by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).There is a link to these guidelines on the CVCA website at www.cvca.ca/about/valuation/  or directly at http://www.privateequityvaluation.com/

Canadian Institutions and Private Equity

CVCA’s Institutional Committee was formed specifically to follow through on the recommendations outlined in the government commissioned report “Finding the Key – Canadian Institutional Investors and Private Equity” which was released in December 2003. The CVCA has prepared a detailed presentation directed at encouraging new institutional investors to participate in the venture capital and private equity asset class. 

 


Economic Impact Reports:

January 2009  - CVCA’s Comprehensive Study on the Impact of Venture Capital "Why Venture Capital is Essential to the Canadian Economy"

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May 2008 - CVCA's Comprehensive Study on the impact of buyout investments "Why Buyout Investments are Good for Canada"

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Key Facts about CVCA

 

* Established in 1974, the CVCA is dedicated to pursing growth opportunities for the Canadian venture capital and private equity industry.

 

* CVCA members represent over $75 billion in capital under management.

 

* Over 1,800 members comprised of venture capitalists, and institutional investors, corporate investors, private equity investors, angel investors, and advisory members which provide services such as law, finance, executive search, investment bank, insurance, consultants, advisors, government and academia.

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All media inquires and interview requests, please contact llinton@cvca.ca

 

CVCA Events

The Annual YPC (Young Private Capitalists) Golf Invitational
September 15, 2010
It’s time again for the YPC’s premiere networking event, the KPMG Annual YPC Golf Invitational. The scramble-style golf tournament is designed for golfers of all levels and abilities and will include food, beverages and prizes. The tournament will be held on Wednesday, September 15th at the Copper Creek Golf Club (www.coppercreek.ca ).
Note that this event typically sells out so register early to confirm your spot. Please click HERE for the event flyer with additional event information and the registration form.

CVCA's Annual General Meeting, Reception, Dinner, Awards Presentation, Keynote Speaker

CVCA's 2010 NEW MEMBERS' RECEPTION
November 16, 2010
Please join CVCA’s President, Gregory Smith, and CVCA's Executive Director, Richard Rémillard, at our popular New Members’ Reception. The reception will take place on Tuesday November 16th in Toronto at Stratus Restaurant, 79 Wellington St West, Toronto, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
This reception is only open to CVCA members. No cost.

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2011 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
May 25, 2011
Save the date for Canada's Leading Buyout and venture capital annual conference. In 2011 taking place at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver

CVCA News

CANADA’S VENTURE CAPITAL & BUYOUT INDUSTRY IN Q2 2010: Some Positive Signs
August 10, 2010
TORONTO: Activity in Canada’s venture capital and buyout markets continued at a measured pace in the second quarter of 2010, according to the industry’s statistical report released today by the CVCA...

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David Patchell-Evans of GoodLife Fitness Awarded CVCA’s 2010 ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ Award
May 28, 2010
TORONTO: The CVCA - Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association, is pleased to announce that David Patchell-Evans of GoodLife Fitness, is the recipient of CVCA’s 17th Annual ‘Entrepreneur...

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Opening the Door to Innovation: The Venture Capital and Private Equity Key
May 25, 2010
OTTAWA: The 2010 Annual Conference of the CVCA - Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association - focuses on the vital role venture capital and private industry play in driving innovation, job...

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