Canada VC

Canada's Venture Capital & Private Equity Association

The CVCA – Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association – represents the majority of private equity companies in Canada, with over 1800 members. CVCA members have over $75 billion in capital under management, in three distinct market segments:

♦ Buyout is characterized chiefly by risk investment in established private or publicly listed firms that are undergoing a fundamental change in operations or strategy.

♦ Mezzanine is characterized chiefly by use of Subordinated Debt, or preferred stock with an equity kicker, to invest largely in the same type of companies and deals as buyout funds.

♦ Venture Capital is characterized generally by investment in early stage companies, mostly in technology businesses.

Ventures Capital Investment - Private Equity - Angel Investors - Small Business Ventures Capital