Event category: Fundraising & Exits
Events
November 16, 2023
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM EDT
Life After Raising $25 Million in Series A
Join Co-Founder & CEO of Knak, Pierce Ujjainwalla, for an exclusive session on what to expect after successfully securing $25 million in Series A funding. Gain insights into the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal decisions that shape a company’s path post-Series A. You'll hear about strategies, pivots, and lessons learned along the way, providing a roadmap for entrepreneurs and leaders navigating similar milestones.
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Navigating Secondary Transactions
While primary investments are the bread and butter of venture capital, they are by no means the only way that investors buy shares. Indeed, for companies that have reached stable profitability, secondaries are sometimes the only way to get involved. They can also be a crucial tool for re-aligning cap table ownership, winning competitive rounds and supporting founders to go big. Naturally, these benefits come with challenges, especially in terms of aligning interests across the transaction. Speaking from both the investor and founder side, our panelists will unpack some of these challenges while sharing their insights from past secondary transactions.
November 15, 2023
03:10 PM - 03:50 PM EDT
Current State of M&A
Join us as we untangle the twists and turns of the tech M&A rollercoaster, from its 2022 nosedive to the promising signs of a triumphant comeback in 2024 and learn why 2024 is predicted to be the year of recovery.
November 16, 2023
01:55 PM - 02:30 PM EDT
A Nuts & Bolts Guide to Early-Stage Startup Funding Strategies
Whether you're a first-time founder or an experienced entrepreneur seeking to fine-tune your funding strategy, this session is your roadmap to financial success. Don't miss your chance to learn from like-minded innovators, ask burning questions, and leave with a concrete plan to fund your startup dreams. In this session, you’ll learn critical fundamentals, gain insider knowledge and hear stories from seasoned entrepreneurs who have successfully secured funding for their startups.
November 15, 2023
04:15 PM - 04:55 PM EDT
Investing with Impact
This session will explore the world of women-led tech companies and the unique challenges they face in securing funding. Our speakers will share their expertise and insights into the complexities of funding women-led tech ventures. Gain insights into the strategies, successes, and roadblocks faced by women leaders in tech. This session is a must-attend for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone passionate about advancing women in tech and innovation. Be inspired by these trailblazing women as they discuss the challenges, opportunities, and future of women-led tech companies.
01:40 PM - 02:15 PM EDT
From 1-10 the Finance Function Playbook
Join Jordan Hill, Founder of Growth Partners and startup CFO, as he unveils the roadmap for VC-backed startups scaling from $1m to $10m ARR. The presentation will cover best practices from Finance and RevOps, such as: key scaling metrics, leading indicators for revenue and cash flow, and managing the "Lead to Cash" strategy. You will depart with five immediate, actionable steps to help manage your startup's growth. This is an essential session for startups aspiring for robust financial growth.
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM EDT
RBCx Investor Breakfast [AT CAPACITY]
Co-sponsored by Polymath and Fasken and Ignited by L-SPARK
An in-depth review of the Canadian SaaS investment landscape and a discussion about everything from funding and exits to market trends and predictions.
November 18, 2021
02:05 PM - 02:45 PM EDT
How To Find Your Investor Soulmate and Raise Your Series A, B and Beyond
You might get the opportunity once in your career to build what can truly be a VC-backed company. What metrics suggest that you have a venture-scalable company? Why do some early-stage ventures fail to grow beyond seed-stage?
In this session you’ll hear learnings from very fast-growing companies that have successfully moved from bootstrapped to VC-backed.
11:10 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
Two Year Countdown to Launch Your IPO Rocketship
2021 has been a banner year for public market recognition of SaaS in Canada. The recent rush of IPOs is frothy by any standard. Mark Shulgan, Head of OMERS Growth Equity (OGE), shares his unique insights on scaling businesses from growth to IPO-readiness. An IPO holds companies to a higher standard — for finances, disclosures and delivering to plan, therefore setting it up for a stronger future. It would seem that many of the next generation of SaaS Founders may exit via IPO.