Worldwide: Venture Capital

Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy targets healthcare as a priority sector for AI investment, proposing $500 million in growth capital and dedicated resources to keep talent and innovation within Canadian borders. The federal government outlines specific healthcare missions, data infrastructure investments, and venture capital initiatives designed to transform Canada from an AI research leader into a commercialization powerhouse.

Toronto Tech Week 2026 revealed critical shifts in Canada's technology ecosystem, from early-stage capital dynamics to cross-border IP strategy. As selectivity defines the venture environment and applied AI, defence-adjacent technologies, and infrastructure take center stage, founders and investors must navigate an increasingly complex lifecycle where documentation quality, IP retention, and transaction readiness have become strategic differentiators rather than afterthoughts.

This insight is a companion to Venture capital opportunities in Canada’s defence sector which addresses the market landscape, government investment vehicles and the strategic opportunity for venture capital...

Early‑stage fundraising in Canada is rarely won with a single pitch. For Saskatchewan and Prairie‑based founders raising capital is a relationship‑driven process that requires trust, preparation, and momentum over time.

The 2025 Canadian venture capital market was defined by a contraction in both deal volume and total capital deployed. In a difficult exit environment, secondary transactions emerged as an increasingly...

AI, digital infrastructure and tech buildouts continue to dominate not only the tech sector but the economy as a whole. Our Technology Perspectives Outlook examines...

Montréal, October 29, 2025 – A mere 1% increase in research and development (R&D) investment would generate an additional $250 million for Québec's GDP—proof that every innovation point counts.

Montréal, le 29 octobre 2025 – Un simple accroissement de 1 % des investissements en recherche et développement (R-D) générerait 250 millions de dollars supplémentaires...

On October 23, 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the "CSA") published a Notice of Publication and Request for Comment regarding...