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Venture Capital in 2021: Expectations, Predictions and Areas of Growth
Against seemingly impossible odds, 2020 – the “pandemic year” – also proved to be a resilient one for the global venture capital industry. With worldwide VC funding hitting $300 billion last year, according to Crunchbase, this haul represents a 4% increase from 2019,...
Information Venture Partners Appoints Jane Podbelskaya as Principal
Venture capital firm strengthens investment team with the addition of 20-year industry veteran TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / February 3, 2021 / Information Venture Partners, a Toronto-based venture capital firm that primarily invests in early-stage North American B2B...
Finding a Creative Way to get to ‘Yes’: A Day in the Life of a CFO in VC
In the VC world, misconceptions surrounding the chief financial officer role abound. More than a ceremonial accountant elevated to the lofty heights of the C-suite, the CFO is responsible for some of the most complex, granular and strategic decision-making functions...
Venture Capital Remains a Bright Spot in 2020 Despite a Once in A Generation Pandemic
Despite a 10-percent dip in global, year-over-year venture funding through Q3 of 2020, some VC sectors have defied the pandemic economy and managed to thrive, capturing $205.4 billion in aggregate VC funding, according to Crunchbase. Perhaps the biggest winner in the...
In Conversation with Coconut Software CEO Katherine Regnier
Why would a bank or credit union want and need to adopt Coconut Software’s Technology? A bank or credit union would want to work with Coconut if they have a desire to deepen the relationships they have with their customers and create more customized and impactful...
The Rise of ESG in Private Markets: Q&A with HarbourVest Partners
Information Venture Partners discusses the growing importance of ESG among institutional investors with Chris Walker, Principal and head of HarbourVest’s ESG Committee Why has ESG surfaced to the top as a key consideration for large institutional investors? The past...