The Money Talk: Startup Fundraising Unfiltered

How do startups get funded in Canada? Hear from investors and advisors on capital, readiness, and relationships beyond the cheque.
About this Event

🌟 Join Innovation OnBoard for a candid conversation with , Associate Principal at Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), and , Business Advisor at Fasken, as they pull back the curtain on startup fundraising in Canada.

🚀 Whether you’re building a startup, exploring entrepreneurship, or simply curious about how funding actually works, this conversation is designed to give you a practical look behind the scenes.

🔥 Bringing both investor and advisor perspectives, the panel will explore what it takes to navigate fundraising, build lasting relationships, and understand the decisions that shape a deal in Canada’s startup ecosystem.

💡 What you’ll learn

• 💸 When to raise, how much to raise, and where to look
• 👀 What investors look for, both within and beyond a polished pitch deck
• 🚩 What can turn investors away
• 🤝 What happens before, during, and after a funding deal
• 🇨🇦 How Canada’s startup funding ecosystem really works
• 🔮 Where the Canadian funding landscape may be heading
• 🌐 Meet fellow founders, investors, advisors, and students interested in entrepreneurship

📅 Agenda
4:00 - 4:30 PM: Registration & Welcome

4:30 - 5:30 PM: Panel Discussion + Live Audience Q&A

5:30 - 6:00 PM: Networking

Agenda

🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Registrations
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Panel Discussion + Live Audience Q&A
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Networking