Congratulations to Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) members Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC) and Accelerate Fund on the launch of the fourth Accelerate Fund with an anchor investment of $15 million! Building on the success of the Accelerate Fund program started in 2012, Accelerate Fund IV will provide Alberta technology entrepreneurs focused in life sciences, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence and other emerging opportunities with a continued source of startup capital. Accelerate Fund IV will be managed by Yaletown Partners, the same investment team that oversaw Fund II and Fund III. In the words of AEC CEO Kristina Williams: “As an anchor investor in the Accelerate Fund since 2012, AEC has supported investment in 46 Alberta-based technology companies, helping those teams to grow their business from the pre-seed or seed stage to the next critical milestone or stage of investment. The Accelerate Fund has been fundamentally important to the Alberta tech ecosystem, increasing the odds of startup success, fostering job creation and helping to mature the venture capital landscape in our province.” https://lnkd.in/gEX-PsA3 Nate Glubish, Kris Barker, Alan Campbell, Milanne Desfosses, Christiana Manzocco, Arden Tse, Yasmine Al-Hussein, Brad Johns, Shruti Sharma, David Edmonds, Neil Frizzell
Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA)
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Alberta’s primary industry association for venture capital, private equity, angel investors.
About us
The Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) is the hub of VC activity in Alberta. The VCAA generates opportunities, events, and programs on behalf of our members to create: 1. Dialogue among our members, and between the VC community and related industries and economic sectors. 2. Networking events designed to facilitate introductions, connections and greater deal flow among VC industry players and related industries in Alberta and across Canada. 3. A focus on professional development. We produce events and programs through which our members expand their knowledge of VC industry trends, issues and emerging research. 4. Advocacy for venture capital and the critical role it plays in the Alberta economy by conversing with government officials(municipal, provincial and federal), regulatory bodies, media and others on behalf of VCAA members so that they understand the importance of what we do and can make informed decisions that nurture the health of Alberta's VC industry. Meet our team: - Omi Velasco, Graphite Ventures - Executive Director - Andrea Drager, Azure Capital - Chair, Board Director - Shawn Abbott, iNovia Capital - Board Director - Brad Johns, Yaletown - Board Director - Patrick Lor, Panache Ventures - Board Director - Wally Hunter, EnerTech Capital - Board Director - Ha Nguyen, McRock Capital - Board Director - Brenda Slauko, BDC - Board Director - Alan Campbell, AEC - Board Director - Michelle Scarborough, BDC - Board Director - Louise Lee, BLG - Board Director - Robert Simon, BDC - Board Director Are you a VCAA member? Make sure to join the private LinkedIn group: https://bit.ly/3dUJpxC
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Employees at Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA)
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Brenda Slauko, CBV
Technology funder at BDC, Experienced Advisor, network connector
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Alan Campbell
Director Industry Development, Alberta Enterprise Corporation
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Michael Grantmyre
Partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (Emerging and High Growth Companies Group) | Tech Ecosystem Hype-man | Not Another Boring Lawyer
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Sara Mohajerani
Portfolio Manager - Seed Stage at Bluesky Equities
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We are delighted to welcome Viewpoint Investment Partners to the Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA)! Viewpoint Investment Partners is a Calgary based boutique investment management firm founded in 2016 by Rob and Mac Van Wielingen. The firm manages both public and private assets on behalf of the founding family, external family offices, institutions, and private investors. Viewpoint invests by taking a data-driven approach based on first-principles financial theory, leveraging human expertise with innovative technology. While the firm's primary operations are in liquid, public markets, as part of its stewardship framework Viewpoint applies processes to direct early stage angel investing on behalf of the founding family. To learn more about VCAA's newest member, check out the link below: https://lnkd.in/gV-PXwvw Scott Smith, CFA, Karen A Macdonald, Amin Haji, CFA, Benjamin Reeves, Alida Holt, CPA, CA, Paula Sexsmith, DMS, Kari Lancaster, Andrew Sullivan, Malory Church CPA, CA, Shereen Coward, Aleksandra Kulczynska, Inez Kwok, François Ladet, Jessica Ratushniak, Marianne Rahi
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Congratulations to Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) Member The51 on launching its newest innovative financial product: a special purpose vehicle in partnership with Calgary's first female professional sports team Calgary Wild FC. The launch event including a screening of the documentary film "We Are Ayenda" featuring Team Ambassador and Midfielder Farkhunda Muhtaj, followed by a Coach's Corner where prospective investors could meet with leaders from both The51 and Calgary Wild FC to learn more about supporting the team as owners. To learn more, check out the link below: https://lnkd.in/gQsHA7vj Lara Murphy Deanna Zumwalt, CA, ICD.D Lisa Oldridge Courtney Dragani Shelley Kuipers Judy Fairburn Shashi Behl Arielle Land Emily McBride Kelly Derraugh Calgary Wild FC Movement51 Ian Macdonald Derek Armstrong
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3 Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) Members on one panel? Count us IN! Sandi Gilbert of InterGen will host an enlightening Fireside Chat featuring Whitney Rockley of McRock Capital and Remi Schmaltz of Koan Capital Corp. for their final Wine Wednesday of the year on Wednesday, December 4 and You're Invited! Make sure to sign up at the link below to secure your spot for what is sure to be a thought-provoking discussion. https://lnkd.in/gpkAg28r
Join us for a festive finale!🍷🎄 Wrap up the year at InterGen’s Wine Wednesday Christmas Cocktail, where holiday cheer meets insights on digital transformation and industrial productivity! We are excited to chat with two outstanding individuals: 🌟 Remi Schmaltz – accomplished entrepreneur turned investor who has led groundbreaking digital transformation in Calgary's agricultural industry. Notably, he co-founded Decisive Farming by TELUS Agriculture and has now launched his latest venture, Brilliant Harvest Inc. 🌟 Whitney Rockley, co-founder of McRock Capital, a successful venture capitalist and strong advocate for diversity in tech. She has deep roots in #YYC, currently serving as the Chair of the Haskayne School of Business Management Advisory Council. From scaling startups to transformative exits, discover how they’ve redefined Calgary’s tech and agriculture industries and what it takes to embrace the future of innovation. Thank you to EY and CIBC for supporting this year-end celebration! Sandi Gilbert Kim Dalton Ha Nguyen
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An Innovation Week - Must attend! 🙌
Join us at Stigma to Superpower: Exploring ADHD and Neurodiversity, we’re exploring how traits often seen as challenges, like ADHD and Dyslexia, can actually fuel entrepreneurial success. 🌟 What’s in Store: Understand & Embrace Neurodiversity: Learn how neurodiverse traits show up in women and how to harness them. Supercharge Your Business: See how ADHD’s creativity and risk-taking can be leveraged in your entrepreneurial ventures. Break Down Barriers: Let’s tackle the stigma and build a more inclusive, supportive environment. This is more than just an event; it’s a movement to empower women entrepreneurs through the unique lens of neurodiversity. Be part of the change. 🌍 When: Wednesday, November 20th from 11 am - 1 pm Where: Venue 308 #110 11th Ave SE Register here: https://lnkd.in/gGyer-Mr Let’s redefine what success looks like. #ADHD #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #InnovationWeek
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We are excited to invite you to Caffeinate & Innovate: VCAA Morning Coffee Mixer - Innovation Week Edition on Thurs, Nov 21, 2024 – a must-attend event for anyone passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and venture capital! If you're looking for your next big idea, connection, or collaboration, this is the place to be! Join us for an energizing morning filled with inspiring conversations with the brightest minds in the venture space🌟 🗓 Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 📍 Location: Thin Air Labs, 838 11 Ave SW Suite 202, Calgary, AB 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gz7y6AD7 This event is open to everyone, and we hope you'll take this opportunity to jumpstart your day, expand your network, and spark new connections with innovative thinkers from across our ecosystem! A big thank you to Thin Air Labs and Artemis Canada for co-hosting this event – we couldn’t be more excited to be gathering in such an inspiring space! We would love to see you there for an incredible morning of networking, idea-sharing, and, of course, great coffee! ☕✨ Crystal Phillips Katie Greene, PhD Andrew Browne Jennie Evamy Brady, MBA Carly Livingstone Kristina McDougall George Damian Nadia Lachman Platform Calgary Ian Macdonald
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Congratulations to VCAA Member Longbow Capital on the initial closing of their Longbow Energy Transition Fund II with $150 million of committed capital. Tyson Birchall Curtis Birchall Matt Cunning https://lnkd.in/gnf5uW2g
Longbow Capital completes initial closing of the Longbow Energy Transition Fund II with $150 million of committed capital
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We’re exited to announce a new chapter in VCAA’s journey as we welcome George Damian as our new Executive Director! As a recognized community builder within Alberta’s tech and innovation ecosystems, George has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our members. A huge thank you to Omi Velasco for her dedication over the past few years, growing our vibrant community and launching numerous initiatives that have strengthened VCAA’s impact. Please join us in welcoming George. We’re excited for all that’s ahead and grateful to have him leading the way!
It is with incredible excitement and a deep sense of gratitude that I share my new role as Executive Director of the Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA)! Having been a part of the tech and innovation ecosystem in Alberta for nearly a decade, I could not be more thrilled to serve our community in this capacity. For those who may not be familiar with VCAA (yet!), we are the province's leading industry association for venture capital (VC), private equity (PE), and early-stage investors. As such, the VCAA focuses on three key pillars: 1️⃣ COMMUNITY: Facilitating dialogue among members and fostering connections with the broader innovation ecosystem through peer-to-peer learning opportunities, networking events and strategic partnerships. 2️⃣ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Delivering programming and events that expand members’ knowledge of industry trends and best practices. 3️⃣ ADVOCACY: Promoting the value of the VC industry for Alberta’s economy by engaging government, media, and regulatory bodies to support policy decisions that nurture the sector’s growth. As I take on this new role, I want to express my sincere thanks to the incomparable Omi Velasco for building the VCAA into a world-class organization, and for her continued support in ensuring a smooth transition as we ramp up to our 25th Anniversary in 2025. We have a lot of exciting new initiatives in store for next year which we are keen to share with you in the weeks and months to come. In addition to Omi, the VCAA's Board, led by Chair Alan Campbell, has done a tremendous job of providing a solid foundation for us to build upon in the years to come. I look forward to working with them to continue to catalyze innovation across the province I am so proud to call home. I also want to emphasize the VCAA's commitment to supporting its community, so if there's anything you would like to share in terms of feedback, please email me at george@vcaa.ca so that we can arrange a time to discuss. Alan Campbell Shawn Abbott Patrick Lor Michelle Scarborough Andrea Drager Arden Tse Robert Simon Brenda Slauko, CBV Louise Lee Michael Grantmyre Sara Mohajerani Ha Nguyen Omi Velasco https://lnkd.in/g6V7ctZN
George Damian named new executive director of the Venture Capital Association of Alberta
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Early-Stage Founders! 📣 Join us tomorrow, Oct. 17th from 10-11 am MT to learn how to create investor FOMO with Michael Ho, Founder & CEO of The Priority Map! Hosted by the Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA), this event is open to the public. Feel free to share it with your network. 📅 How to Run a Fundraising Process When: October 17, 2024 from 10-11 am MT Where: Virtual - Register here 👉 https://lu.ma/cqwz0m29 Meet Michael Ho Michael helps startups go from Seed to Series A. He’s been a founder, CEO, raised venture capital, had two exits, was a VC, led product, been in sales for a startup that went from zero to $100M and started his career as a developer. Now he helps founders get ready for their Series A and create a process to get multiple term sheets. About this Session How do you create investor FOMO? In this session we’ll run through case studies from pre-seed to seed to series A on how to get multiple term sheets from VCs. We’ll run through actual funnel numbers, timelines and best practices so you can create deal tension for your next round. Key Takeaways *Understanding Investor FOMO: Learn how to create a sense of urgency among investors to generate multiple term sheets. *Milestones and Best Practices: Discover key milestones, funnel numbers, timelines, and best practices to effectively prepare for your next funding round and create deal tension. *Real-World Case Studies: Explore case studies from pre-seed to Series A, illustrating successful strategies for attracting investor interest and securing funding. *Expert Guidance: Benefit from Michael Ho's extensive experience and expertise, including his background as a founder, CEO, VC, product leader, and developer, to better navigate the fundraising process. About the Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) The VCAA is Alberta’s primary association for venture capital, private equity, angel investors and others interested in furthering the industry in Alberta. Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), Startup TNT, Platform Calgary
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Join us on Wednesday, November 20 at Studio Bell in Calgary for the 7th annual Start Alberta Tech Awards - a can’t miss industry networking gala event and celebration taking place during Innovation Week YYC! See who will take home this year’s 12 awards including Scaleup of the Year, the A100 One to Watch, the Most Promising Founder, and Investor of the Year. The Innovation Week celebration continues with Launch Party the following night! Tickets are now available for the 2024 Tech Awards, get yours now: https://lnkd.in/gVEF7Fq5 Explore Innovation Week YYC and get your Launch Party tickets: https://lnkd.in/gT3qEA9D This event would not be possible without our generous sponsors! Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors: Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA), A100, Platform Calgary, Edmonton Unlimited, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and ProFound Talent Inc. #ABTechAwards #StartABTechAwards #AlbertaTech #ABtech #Startup #Founder #CoFounder #Accelerator #Investor #TechCommunity #StartUpEcosystem #Entrepreneur #Tech #YYCtech #YEGtech #ABTechAwards #StartABTechAwards #AlbertaTech #ABtech #Startup #Founder #CoFounder #Accelerator #Investor #TechCommunity #StartUpEcosystem #Entrepreneur #Tech #YYCtech #YEGtech
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