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Feb 15, 2019

Canada’s Growing Tech Sector: Canadian Seed Stage Private Equity Opportunity

Canada’s Growing Tech Sector: Canadian Seed Stage Private Equity Opportunity

Canada venture capital: untapped potential, the huge surge of Canadian start-ups offers unique opportunities for diversification outside of the United States.


Canada's burgeoning start-up scene is capturing the attention of venture capitalists seeking opportunities beyond the saturated markets of Silicon Valley and New York. With robust economic indicators and a supportive government offering incentives such as grants and tax credits, Canadian ventures are becoming an increasingly appealing option for investors looking for diversification and potential high returns.


The momentum in Canada's tech sector is poised to accelerate, driven by an influx of capital and a shift toward greater entrepreneurial ambition. High-profile successes like Shopify underscore the potential for substantial returns, boosting investor confidence in the Canadian market. With advancements in AI, fintech, and healthcare bolstered by favorable immigration policies and lower living costs, Canada is emerging as a strong contender for tech investments outside the U.S.


Access the full article to learn why Canada's burgeoning startup scene is attracting venture capital attention, offering diversification beyond traditional hubs.



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Table of Contents

  • Why Canada? The Opportunity

  • Late Stage vs. Early Stage Private Equity

  • Business Environment and Valuations; Opportunity for Arbitrage

  • Capital and Liquidity

  • Canada’s Tech Industry

  • Attracting Key Talent




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Panache Ventures is Canada's most active seed-stage venture capital fund. Panache is led by a team of experienced operators, with a strong angel investor track record, years of institutional VC experience and a strong network in Canada, in Silicon Valley and worldwide.


The fund has a founders-first philosophy, a commitment to diversity and strategically co-invests with smart angel investors and seed-stage funds.


We invest in the Future of Work, in technologies that will shape the way we work and live by leveraging AI, blockchain, robotics and eventually quantum computing. We invest in the next generation of world-changing entrepreneurs – the dreamers, thinkers, creatives, and mad scientists with massive ideas that reject the status quo. They are building new technologies and unique data capabilities to deliver superior software solutions and applications that open or create large markets.

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