Category Archives: Startups
iNovia’s Chris Arsenault on Luxury Retreats and Canadian Startups
Among Canadian VCs, iNovia has been active with Canadian and U.S. startups. Earlier this week, it was in the news again after leading a $5-million investment in Montreal-based Luxury Retreats. I had a chance to do a quick Q&A with … Continue reading
Snapshot of a VC Deal: Keek
Who: Toronto-based Keek, a social network that lets people post 36-second video updates known as “keeks”. The funds will be used to accelerate expansion. How much: $7-million from a group led Cranson Capital Securities with participation from Pinetree Capital and … Continue reading
For Startups, Target Audiences Can Be a Challenge
Within a marketing strategy, it goes without saying that target audiences are a key consideration. For all the focus on nurturing an idea, addressing a point of pain and developing a product, the ability to achieve traction hinges on the ability … Continue reading
Snapshot of a VC Deal: Luxury Retreats
Who: Montreal-based Luxury Retreats, which creates personalized villa vacations, offering more than 2,000 villas in over 50 destinations. As a full service villa rental company, Luxury Retreats offers guests complimentary concierge services, worldwide guest support, as well as villa specialists who help … Continue reading
This Week in Canadian Startups: Black Swans, Toronto’s Startup Ecosystem
The latest issue of “This Week in Canadian Startups” kicks off with David Crow’s extensive list of the startup ecosystem in Toronto – events, people, investors, blogs and resources. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to a great feel for … Continue reading
Snapshot of a VC Deal: LemonStand
Who: Vancouver-based LemonStand, which provides an e-commerce platform to mid-size companies looking to build custom and affordable online stores. How much: An undisclosed seed round from BDC and a group of angel investors that includes Michael Klinger, Paul Rochester, Kalle Radage … Continue reading
