By Mark Evans Canadian venture capitalists have a problem: they’re cautious, conservative and have a low tolerance to risk. It’s an easy thesis to accept because, in part, it’s true. It explains why The Globe & Mail published an extensive feature on the challenges facing Canada’s venture capital and startup sectors. The focus of The […]
Canada’s startup landscape: sexy?
By Mark Evans It must have been quite the party last week at the Canadian Venture Capital Association’s annual meeting in Montreal. In stark contrast to previous years, it seems attendees were downright giddy about the venture capital landscape and where it’s heading. It may be that after several years of bad news, a glimmer […]