$55K Awarded to Three Canadian Startups at the Momentum Technology Pitch Competition
Capping off an exciting small business week in Canada, the Momentum pitch competition saw ten innovative Canadian technology startups in the advanced manufacturing, energy, and mining sectors pitch virtually to a panel of expert judges for a chance to take home one of three prizes totaling a combined $55,000 in cash and in-kind services. Launched […]
Congratulations Momentum Pitch Competition Finalists!
A warm congratulations to the ten innovative Canadian companies selected as finalists for the Momentum Technology Startup Pitch Competition, targeting the advanced manufacturing, energy, and mining sectors. Please wish them luck as they pitch in the virtual event this Friday, to a panel of judges, for prizes totaling $55 thousand in cash and in-kind services. […]
Potential extension of IRAP IAP as concerns grow over lull in private financing for start-ups
Government investment in early-stage companies is of particular importance at a time when there is a growing concern that many Canadian startups that rely on angel investors may be losing access to funding due to global uncertainty and border restrictions. In a recent article by The Record, reporter James Jackson noted that “Angel groups across […]
Medtech startups will compete for up to $50,000 at SNG’s Hawk’s Nest competition
On November 22nd 2018, four medical technology startups will pitch live to an all-star panel of judges and a 300+ person audience at the second annual Hawk’s Nest. Sunnybrook Next Generation’s Hawk’s Nest is a medical technology pitch competition and fundraiser that showcases Canada’s most promising local medtech startups as they compete for a chance to […]
The Startup Revolution
At an age when the technology sector is growing twice as fast as the global economy, startup ecosystems provide a vital means for individuals and regions to not only take advantage of technological change, but to also steer it in a direction that will improve humanity. Read more about Startup Financing in Canada including Canada’s Startup Ecosystem, Fund […]
Filling the Financial Gap Between Angel Investors and Government Agencies
Our sister company, NorthSpring Capital Partners was honored to be featured in The Record’s Technology Spotlight 2017 NorthSpring invests in passionate entrepreneurs and companies developing unique intellectual property, products and services targeting large addressable markets. The company’s financial resources and expertise accelerates the growth of innovative companies located in the Toronto – Waterloo technology corridor. Read about NorthSpring’s transition from management buyout financing to […]
NorthSpring Capital Partners Co-founder named GTAN’s Angel of the Year
Our warmest congratulations to Brian Hunter, co-founder of our sister company Northspring Capital Partners, for receiving the distinguished Golden Triangle Angel Network’s Angel of the Year award! We extend our congratulations to Top Hat for receiving the prestigious Company of the Year award and to David Benton Leong, recipient of the Borges Community Builder of the Year award! The Golden […]
NorthSpring Capital Partners Invests over $1.5 million in Five Companies in the Toronto-Waterloo Technology Corridor
NorthSpring Capital Partners announced recent investments in five high growth companies located in the Toronto-Waterloo technology corridor: SSIMWave Inc. Intellijoint Surgical Inc. Sprout Wellness Solutions HTBase Inc. Envoy Energy Inc. and ComTech CNG
IRAP Announces Support for Early Stage Firms
Accelerators and incubators based in Canada that support the development and growth of start-up companies can receive funding from the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). The Canadian Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP) will provide non-repayable funding over a five year period to a limited number of qualified applicants. To ensure that the funding is allocated […]
Why Venture Capital is so Important
Greg Smith, president of Canada’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), described the current landscape of Canadian entrepreneurship: “Canada has an historic opportunity to become an innovation leader by making major investments that enable our best technology businesses to realize optimal growth and compete on a global stage,” he said in a statement. “However, […]