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NACO Report on Angel Ecosystem Highlights Record Investment in 2021, Growth of Female Participation

September 29, 2022 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

This week the National Angel Capital Organization released its Annual Report on Angel Investing in Canada.

This year’s report analyzes Canadian angel investment totalling $262 million, a record recovery from 2020’s pandemic low of $103 million. Both the number of investments and the amount invested rose through the first half of the year, with activity decline in the second half. The year saw angel groups facilitate more than 600 investments, up from just 400 in 2020. [Read more…] about NACO Report on Angel Ecosystem Highlights Record Investment in 2021, Growth of Female Participation

State of Fintech Report Shows Sharp Decrease in Deals, Funding Among Canadian Firms

July 22, 2022 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

The second quarter of 2022 wasn’t so hot for investment in Canada’s financial technology sector, a new report has found.

CB Insights’ latest State of Fintech report revealed a drop in total deals and total funding. Quarter-over-quarter, funding was down roughly 75%. Year-over-year analysis arrives at a similar figure. [Read more…] about State of Fintech Report Shows Sharp Decrease in Deals, Funding Among Canadian Firms

2021 Saw Record-High Angel Investment in Canada, Report Reveals

July 7, 2022 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

The National Angel Capital Organization has released highlights from its forthcoming edition of the Angel Investing in Canada report.

The annual report highlight’s metrics and trends from investments across Canada—data the organization has been tracking for well over a decade now. [Read more…] about 2021 Saw Record-High Angel Investment in Canada, Report Reveals