Feds to reveal breakdown of $750-million VC funding envelope, open Growth VCCI applications

For the first time, Canada's venture capital strategy starts at pre-seed

TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) welcomes today's announcement by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry, that, for the first time, Canada's venture capital strategy starts at pre-seed.

Ottawa's new venture capital strategy promises $1.75 billion to keep startups at home

Ottawa will invest $1.75 billion to support startups and keep them in Canada as part of its new venture capital strategy. Find out more.

Feds to reveal breakdown of $750-million VC funding envelope, open Growth VCCI applications

The Government of Canada will share how it plans to deploy its previously announced “early growth-stage” funding envelope today, alongside a call for expressions of interest in the latest version of its longstanding fund-of-funds program. The breakdown of the former had been eagerly awaited by Canada’s venture capital (VC) sector, with leading investor advocacy organizations having presented competing visions for how the funds should be distribu…

Ottawa kicks off process to give $1.75-billion boost to venture capital sector

Latest program includes $700-million for funds-of-funds - but falls well short of support demands from angel investors

Minister Joly unveils Canada's new Venture and Growth Capital Plan that will strengthen venture capital investments in Canada with $1.75 billion in funding

/CNW/ -- The global economy is undergoing profound change, with shifting trade dynamics and the rise of tariffs. That is why the Government of Canada is taking...