Strategize and survive: Late-stage funding tactics for a changing landscape
Schedule
Wed Sep 11 2024 at 03:30 pm to 05:30 pm
Location
MaRS Discovery District | Toronto, ON
About this Event
Join MaRS and Export Development Canada for an exclusive panel discussion on navigating late-stage funding for Canadian startups amid a shifting political landscape.
Featuring expert insights from MaRS CEO and investment industry veteran, Alison Nankivell, we’ll cover tactical ways to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities, ensuring your startup can thrive — regardless of political outcomes.
As the U.S. presidential election approaches and the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) renewal discussions continue, we'll explore the economic stakes, including potential impacts of tax proposals, tariff changes and immigration policies. Designed specifically for startup founders, this intimate session shares actionable strategies to steer your venture through these evolving challenges.
We'll discuss:
- Adapting to market dynamics: Discuss the impacts of the U.S. election, CUSMA renewal and changes in capital gains on Canadian businesses.
- Navigating late-stage funding: Learn how successful founders build investor relationships and adapt strategies to thrive in Canada’s challenging financial landscape.
- Growing your company amidst shifting tides: Gain actionable advice from successful Canadian ventures and experts on navigating unknowns and growing to IPO.
DETAILS
September 11, 2024
- 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Networking
- 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Panel Discussion
- 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Networking
This is HYBRID event, there will be a livestream to join virtually.
SPEAKERS
, ceo, MaRS Discovery District
Alison Nankivell, CFA, is the CEO at MaRS Discovery District, North America’s largest urban innovation hub and Canada’s leading science and technology ecosystem. MaRS-supported ventures have raised $19 billion in capital, generated $11.5 billion in net revenues, and contributed $29.6 billion to the GDP since 2010, now employing 33,000 individuals across diverse sectors.
, co-founder and ceo, Vive Crop Protection
Dr. Darren Anderson is a co-founder and CEO of Vive Crop Protection and serves on its Board of Directors. Darren is passionate about using technology to improve the sustainability of agriculture while creating real results for growers. Darren is on the Board of CropLife America, the trade association for the pesticide industry in the USA; a member of the Advisory Committee for CHLOE, an organization committed to increasing STEM learning through agriculture and natural resources; and a founding member of ElectSTEM, a non-profit encouraging people with STEM backgrounds to run for political office.
, partner, Export Development Canada Investments
Siddartha Krishnan is a Partner at Export Development Canada's Investments group, focusing on mid-market private equity/growth equity investments. EDC Investments has deployed over $3 billion in capital into 200+ Canadian companies and 100+ Canadian Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds.
Sidd has over a decade of private equity and venture capital investment experience. He was previously a Partner at BDC Capital's Industrial, Clean, and Energy Technology Venture Fund, focusing on Series A/B stage venture capital investments in industrial and enterprise startups.
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Where is it happening?
MaRS Discovery District, 101 College Street, Toronto, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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