Canadian PE, VC activity in first quarter sustains 2014's momentum
A new report by the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) found venture capital and private equity investment in Canada in the year's first quarter largely held onto gains racked up in 2014. Led by activity in information technology sectors, venture capital disbursements to 121 financings totaled $362 million in Q1 2015, up three percent from the year before. Led in energy and power sectors, private equity deal making also grew in the first quarter, though transactions accounted for reduced values of $5.4 billion. The report also found Canadian private equity funds raised $841 million in new commitments between January and March, while Canadian venture capital funds raised $196 million.
6 May 2015•4 mins read
