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Startup Financial Model Templates
We created a template that covers everything discussed in our how-to post. Filled with sample data for an imaginary startup so you can take the time to understand how cash flows through the business...
View ArticleCX Trends: Learnings From Analyzing 4,400 Early Stage Companies
Zendesk reviewed 4,400 early-stage companies to see how customer experience (CX) tools, tactics, and strategies at high-growth early-stage companies differed from slower growth startups. This report...
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Venture Capital Investors in Atlantic Canada
It’s a pretty good time to be an entrepreneur in Atlantic Canada. A decade ago there were only a couple of firms investing in startups. Now, however, there are over a dozen firms based here. Let’s...
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Quarterly Portfolio Updates – Q1 2022
It’s time for our quarterly portfolio updates! Investment News As of March 2022, our portfolio company 3D Planeta has changed their name to Terris. They’re still the same innovative and diverse...
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Job Creation Data in the Atlantic Canadian Tech Ecosystem for Q1 2022
Ukraine After a long build-up of Russian forces along the Ukrainian border, Russia invaded Ukraine in February of 2022. While there were warnings of this invasion, it sent shockwaves through the...
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Creating FOMO In Your Fundraise
When it comes to funding your startup, creating FOMO for your fundraise (fear of missing out) can be a powerful tool to attract investors. FOMO is the feeling that you’ll miss out on something great...
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Job Creation Data in the Atlantic Canadian Tech Ecosystem for Q2 2022
Drop in Funding According to CB Insights global VC funding dropped by 23% QoQ as of Q2 2022. It does appear that deals in the region are still getting done, but this pullback is starting to creep into...
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What Makes a Startup “VC Backable”?
A common reason why VCs don’t invest in a lot of startups is that the opportunity isn’t what we call “VC Backable”. This piece of vague feedback is common across the industry, but more importantly, I...
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Job Creation Data in the Atlantic Canadian Tech Ecosystem for Q3 2022
Global and Local Funding According to CB Insights global VC funding dropped by 34% QoQ as of Q3 2022, hitting a 9-quarter low! In Canada, the numbers were even lower with funding dropping by 65% while...
View ArticleTech Ecosystem Jobs in Atlantic Canada Q1 2023
Q1 2023 has proven to be a rough ride for our region. Several top startups, which were previously on a growth trajectory, suddenly hit the brakes, and reversed course forcing them to let go of some...
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