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Welcome to CVCA...
Canada's Venture Capital & Private Equity Association

Think Canada (Again) - A study of Canada's venture capital and private equity industry that is aimed at attracting more foreign investment into Canadian venture capital and private equity funds.

 
Click on cover image to access this 26 page report on-line. LINK TO PRINTABLE PDF VERSION
For a hard copy, please send your request to
cvca@cvca.ca

 





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

Spring 2012 issue now available!!
Click on cover image on left for an electronic version.

More information and past issues: PRIVATE CAPITAL 

CVCA members receive free subscription

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LINK TO 2012 MEDIA KIT 


CVCA'S LETTER TO NATIONAL POST EDITOR MARCH 14, 2012

CVCA's Report on Government Involvement in the Venture Capital Industry - International Comparisons May 2010

CVCA Letter to Securities Commissions Regarding Accredited Investor Regulations

Please click on link below to view the letter that the CVCA sent to securities commissions on Feb 29 2012 dealing with the Accredited Investor regulations.
LINK TO LETTER

CVCA Letter to Prime Minister Regarding SR & ED Program Feb 2012

Please click on the below link to view a letter that was recently sent to the Prime Minister (on Feb 13, 2012) and to several Ministers in the federal government. It is CVCA's understanding that a review of the SR & ED program is currently under active review and that changes to that program may be included in the upcoming federal budget. We encourage other stakeholders to share your organization's particular views on the SR & ED program with the responsible authorities.
LINK TO LETTER 

Economic Impact Reports:

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

Link to full report  
ENGLISH    FRENCH 

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

Link to full report ENGLIGH  FRENCH


Key Facts about CVCA

 

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

* 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.

* CVCA members represent over $88 billion in capital under management.
* CVCA has over 160 Full Members (investors) and the breakdown is as follows: venture funds (44%), buyout & mezz funds (40%), LPs (10%), corporate (6%). VIEW MEMBER DIRECTORY

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SPONSORSHIP & MEDIA INQUIRIES
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All media inquires and interview requests, please contact llinton@cvca.ca 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW 

Canadian Companies Financed by venture and buyout companies

PE and VC are key sources of capital for companies of all sizes, to enable their growth and realise their potential. VC is one of the few sources of capital available to enable entrepreneurs to convert innovative ideas into sustainable enterprises. You may acess lists of Canadian companies and their funders in General Information & Publications.

CVCA Events

2012 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
May 23, 2012
Register now for Canada's leading private capital conference taking place in Montreal from May 23-25, 2012. CVCA's Annual Conference is the premier networking and professional development event for Canada's venture capital and private equity industry and repeatedly sells out with over 600 senior professionals and decision makers from across the country, the US and around the world.
LINK TO ON LINE REGISTRATION     LINK TO CONFERENCE AGENDA   LINK TO PDF OF FLYER & REG FORM

2012 CVCA Annual Charity Golf Classic
August 29, 2012
At Angus Glen Golf and Country Club, just ourside of Toronto. Canada's private capital's premier national golf tournament that sells out every year, so register today. LINK TO GOLF WEB SITE 
LINK TO ON-LINE REGISTRATION.   Interested sponsors, SPONSOR PACKAGES please contact llinton@cvca.ca

Young Private Capitalists (YPC) Golf Tournament
September 12, 2012
Join the next generation of professionals in this popular day of golf, networking and fun! Save the Date! Registration will open in April.

CVCA’s 2012 Annual General Meeting, Reception, Dinner and ‘Deal of the Year’ and ‘Community Leadership’ Award Presentations.
September 19, 2012
Save the date for CVCA's popular AGM reception, dinner and awards ceremony. Registration will open in August 2012.

CVCA News

CVCA TO PROVIDE CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS WITH AN ENHANCED MOBILE EXPERIENCE:
Attendees to Receive BlackBerry PlayBook Tablets Preloaded with Conference App
April 19, 2012
TORONTO: The CVCA – Canada's Venture Capital & Private Equity Association has chosen Montreal to hold its 2012 Annual Conference (May 23-25), one of the largest gatherings of the private capital...

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CVCA APPLAUDS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR ITS SUPPORT OF INNOVATION IN BUDGET 2012
March 30, 2012
TORONTO: CVCA- Canada’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Association today congratulated the federal government for its support of the innovation ecosystem in its 2012 budget.

“In particular, we...

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CPP Investment Board and OMERS Private Equity are the recipients of the 2011 Canadian Dealmakers Private Equity Awards Sponsored by the CVCA
March 1, 2012
TORONTO: CVCA - Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association, in conjunction with Canadian Dealmakers, is pleased to announce that CPP Investment Board is the recipient of the 2011 Canadian...

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