Flagship Podcast Live Podcast @ Espace CDPQ: The State of Early Stage in Canada
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Oct 16, 2024 AI Snips
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Seed Funding Needs Long-Term Support
- Seed funding requires long-term commitment for follow-on funds to generate returns.
- Without consistent reinvestment, seed funds lack distribution and fail to sustain the ecosystem.
Build Investor Relationships Early
- Build relationships with investors early, even when not raising funds.
- Regular updates build trust and increase chances of fundraising success.
Canada's VC Ecosystem Limits
- Canada's venture ecosystem is smaller due to limited resources and population.
- The challenge is creating a deeper bench of experienced entrepreneurs to support growth.