Why Private Capital is Important Why Private Capital is Important Private capital is an important contributor to economic development, technological progress, and employment across Canada and the world Home Investing in Canada Why Private Capital is Important Home Private capital investment provides the expertise and capital to power Canadian companies at every stage of their development. The private capital industry enhances productivity, increases competition, creates high paying jobs, and is building a stronger and sustainable economy. CVCA’s venture capital members are building new enterprises from the ground up, pursuing ground-breaking discoveries and developing innovative products, services, and platforms. And our private equity members are the engines of growth for established firms, elevating and entering new markets to expand their businesses. CVCA is anchored in its mission to help our members fuel the economy of the future by growing the businesses of today. What is Private Capital? Private capital is an umbrella term for investment, typically through funds, in assets not available on public markets. Private capital is private investment encompassing private equity, venture capital, private debt, infrastructure, and more. So, What Exactly is Private Equity? The active management that a private equity partnership brings to its portfolio companies helps them to become more successful businesses with stronger, more sustainable futures. How Does Private Equity Benefit Everyday Canadians? Learn how private equity invests in Canadian SMEs, creates jobs, supports retirement ambitions, and creates prosperity. So Then, What's Venture Capital? Venture capital helps power innovative companies and ideas and diversifies the Canadian economy into knowledge-based industries which are essential to the future of the country. Why Is Venture Capital Important to Canada’s Future? Learn how venture capital nurtures innovation, creates jobs & contributes to Canada’s economy. 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. What Can We Do to Keep Private Capital in Canada & Funding Our Country’s Economy? Policy and Advocacy As the voice of the venture capital and private equity industry, the CVCA advocates strongly for a policy and regulatory environment conducive to stimulating and supporting the vital innovative investments our members make every day to support the growth of Canada’s economy. Learn more Private Equity Case Studies