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Jan 30, 2018

Finding Insights in the Travel Industry

There’s a magical element to travel — the anticipation of planning, the bliss of time…

Alex Barrett in Inovia Conversations

Jan 17, 2018

Reinventing the future of work: Enabling Workforce Management for SMBs

Shawn Abbott in Inovia Conversations

Feb 15, 2017

TopHat: 25x in 5 years… how did that happen?

Top Hat Raises $22.5M Series C to Transform How Universities Engage and Educate Students Inside and Outside the Classroom

Inovia Capital in Inovia Conversations

Sep 21, 2012

The Art of Closing a (first) VC Deal

I am often asked by startups what it takes to close funding. Having just closed my first investment, I thought it would worthwhile to share my experience. The investment was in Crowdbase, an early stage Quebec City company. Crowdbase allows teams to easily share…

Inovia Capital in Inovia Conversations

Feb 15, 2012

Building the team

We are proud to announce that David Nault has joined the ranks of Inovia Capital as a full time Entrepreneur in Residence. Amongst his other responsibilities, he is specifically in charge of evaluating investment opportunities originating from Quebec and providing support to the growing…

Inovia Capital in Inovia Conversations

Jan 13, 2012

Talk To Us When You Have Traction! Huh?

This is probably one of the most common phrases you hear from venture capitalists. It has become the de facto phrase from an investor that really isn’t interested in your startup, but wants to let you down easy. I make a conscious effort to avoid taking this…

Inovia Capital in Inovia Conversations

Jan 9, 2012

Montreal in 2012:

A Hotbed of Seed Funding, VC and Growth

Below is my short response to the nextMontreal request for “2012 Predictions for Montreal”. I think 2012 is Montreal best year yet, because many key success factors will further be put in place to help build a stronger tech and…

Inovia Capital in Inovia Conversations

Nov 9, 2011

Beyond the Rack gears up for next phase of growth with $36 million equity round

Beyond the Rack gears up for next phase of growth with $36 million equity round

Leading online shopping club adds prestigious mix of US and Canadian venture funds to…

Inovia Capital in Inovia Conversations

Aug 30, 2011

Woozworld Raises $6 Million To Expand Services and Its Market-reach

Woozworld Raises $6 Million To Expand Services And
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