PRINT THIS PAGE Risk capital - the venture capital market16/10/2002. Source: Strategis.
Venture capital has grown in popularity in Canada although it still remains firmly in the shadows of its neighbour, the US. However, this has also worked to its benefit, as the massive downturn felt by the US has not hit Canada so hard. This article by Strategis discusses the growth of the industry in Canada compared to the US The Canadian venture capital industry broke several records in 2000 but struggled to match this in 2001 due to a number of factors, including limited exit opportunities. The figures for 2001, however, were well above those for 1999 giving some optimism to the industry.
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