Debt is taking a larger role in venture-backed growth companies, and in many transactions, it now shapes structure as much as equity does. It is increasingly used to manage dilution, extend runway, and structure growth capital when equity is more selective. This session pressure-tests the debt options available to VC-backed companies and how they are […]
Government-backed capital is being redesigned in real time. Programs such as VCAP and VCCI have shaped fund formation in Canada and the role public capital plays in the LP base. This VC-focused breakout session will examine where those models have worked and where gaps remain. The discussion will explore how public capital interacts with private […]
As part of this session, BDC will present its annual Venture Capital Landscape study. It sets the baseline many managers will use when assessing fundraising conditions and deployment dynamics in the year ahead. The presentation will be followed by a data-driven panel discussion featuring Northleaf, Carta, BDC, and the CVCA, bringing complementary datasets and perspectives […]