Canadian VC activity surges in 2015's first half, PE deal values decline
A new report by the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) found venture capital investment in Canada surge in the first half of 2015, with 244 deals capturing $939 million in total, up 23 percent year over year. The growth was strongest in the second quarter, when life sciences activity contributed significantly to dollar flows. The CVCA also reported steady private equity deal-making in Canada in the first half (145 transactions), though values, totaling $7.8 billion, were reduced from the year before. The report also pointed to growth in Canadian venture capital fundraising, which totaled $910 million as of June 30th. Canadian private equity funds accounted for $3.6 billion in the same period.
29 July 2015•5 mins read
