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By leveraging our dynamic network that spans multiple industries and borders, we facilitate powerful partnerships and collaboration opportunities, ensuring CVCA members are always at the forefront of market developments. Explore Events Research & Data Our research and CVCA Intelligence provide critical insights and analyses, including quarterly market reports. This data empowers professionals and analysts to make informed decisions and drive economic growth. Explore Research Essential Resources Empower your professional growth with evolving development programs, industry model documents, and best practices. Stay informed with industry updates and navigate regulatory shifts with our insights. We aim to keep you one step ahead, freeing you to focus on your business. Discover Resources Transforming Canadian Communities Through Private Capital Explore the transformative impact of private capital investments in your community. Use our interactive map to see how venture capital and private equity have fueled growth, innovation, and job creation across Canada from 2013 to the present. Private Equity Venture Capital Private capital invests in Canada Over CAD $265B has been invested across more than 6,900 Canadian companies since 2013. Alberta 352 companies have received CAD $43.4B in private equity investments since 2013. 46 private equity firms are headquartered in the province. British Columbia 346 companies have received CAD $13.6B in private equity investments since 2013. 36 private equity firms are headquartered in the province. Manitoba 34 companies have received CAD $1.1B in private equity investments since 2013. 2 private equity firms are headquartered in the province. New Brunswick 12 companies have received CAD $4.3B in private equity investments since 2013. 0 private equity firms are headquartered in the province. Newfoundland and Labrador 17 companies have received CAD $145M in private equity investments since 2013. 0 private equity firms are headquartered in the province. Nova Scotia 20 companies have received CAD $311M in private equity investments since 2013. 2 private equity firms are headquartered in the province. Nunavut 0 companies have received CAD $0M in private equity investments since 2013. 0 private equity firms are headquartered in the province. Ontario 852 companies have received CAD $63.2B in private equity investments since 2013. 140 private equity firms are headquartered in the province. Prince Edward Island 2 companies have received CAD $52M in private equity investments since 2013. 0 private equity firms are headquartered in the province. Quebec 2252 companies have received CAD $74.9B in private equity investments since 2013. 46 private equity firms are headquartered in the province. Saskatchewan 65 companies have received CAD $1.5B in private equity investments since 2013. 2 private equity firms are headquartered in the province. Yukon 0 companies have received CAD $0M in private equity investments since 2013. 0 private equity firms are headquartered in the province. Northwest Territories 0 companies have received CAD $0M in private equity investments since 2013. 0 private equity firms are headquartered in the province. Alberta 286 companies have received CAD $3.5B in venture capital investments since 2013. 49 venture capital firms are headquartered in the province. British Columbia 466 companies have received CAD $11.4B in venture capital investments since 2013. 101 venture capital firms are headquartered in the province. Manitoba 22 companies have received CAD $432M in venture capital investments since 2013. 3 venture capital firms are headquartered in the province. New Brunswick 97 companies have received CAD $472M in venture capital investments since 2013. 2 venture capital firms are headquartered in the province. Newfoundland and Labrador 29 companies have received CAD $713M in venture capital investments since 2013. 1 venture capital firm is headquartered in the province. Nova Scotia 129 companies have received CAD $818M in venture capital investments since 2013. 10 venture capital firms are headquartered in the province. Nunavut 0 companies have received CAD $0M in venture capital investments since 2013. 0 venture capital firms are headquartered in the province. Ontario 1187 companies have received CAD $28.3B in venture capital investments since 2013. 224 venture capital firms are headquartered in the province. Prince Edward Island 11 companies have received CAD $25M in venture capital investments since 2013. 3 venture capital firms are headquartered in the province. Quebec 701 companies have received CAD $16.2B in venture capital investments since 2013. 92 venture capital firms are headquartered in the province. Saskatchewan 46 companies have received CAD $617M in venture capital investments since 2013. 7 venture capital firms are headquartered in the province. Yukon 1 company has received CAD $1M in venture capital investments since 2013. 0 venture capital firms are headquartered in the province. Northwest Territories 0 companies have received CAD $0M in venture capital investments since 2013. 0 venture capital firms are headquartered in the province. Tip Select a territory or province to reveal Private Equity and Venture Capital. CVCA INTELLIGENCE Your Strategic Advantage in Private Capital CVCA members and subscribers rely on CVCA Intelligence to report data, access strategic investment information, and leverage data-driven benchmarks to enhance returns. 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