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Introducing CVCA's new quarterly magazine 'Private Capital'
Inaugural Edition - Fall 2008
More information PRIVATE CAPITAL
CVCA members receive free subscription
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CVCA 2008 Golf Classic on August 27 2008 Link to Winners and Photos
CVCA's Public Policy Initiatives
Valuation Guidelines for CVCA Members
As a result of the improvements made to the EVCA valuation guidelines in the European market, the CVCA has recommended that its members adopt the new EVCA guidelines, now called “The International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines (IPEVCG)”, in their entirety. These guidelines have been adopted by 21 venture industry associations around the world and have been endorsed by the ILPA. There is a link to these guidelines, and a comparison to the prior guidelines on the CVCA website at www.cvca.ca/about/valuation/ or directly at http://www.privateequityvaluation.com/.
Canadian Institutions and Private Equity
CVCA’s Institutional Committee was formed specifically to follow through on the recommendations outlined in the government commissioned report “Finding the Key – Canadian Institutional Investors and Private Equity” which was released in December 2003. The CVCA has prepared a detailed presentation directed at encouraging new institutional investors to participate in the venture capital and private equity asset class.
CVCA Institutional Committee Presentation Updated May 2007 French Version
Key Facts about Canada's Venture Capital and Private Equity Industry
* Canadian private equity and venture capital provides a vital source of finance for growing companies across all industry sectors.
* The industry provides long-term investment capital, contributing to sustainable economic growth, generating employment, financing new research and technologies and supporting Canada’s promising growth companies.
* The industry operates according to accepted standards of conduct, reporting and valuation and has a strong network of professional advisors to support its increasingly important role in the Canadian economy.
Key Facts about CVCA
* Established in 1974, the CVCA is dedicated to pursing growth opportunities for the Canadian venture capital and private equity industry.
* CVCA members represent over $65 billion in capital under management.
* Over 1,500 members comprised of venture capitalists, and institutional investors, corporate investors, private equity investors, angel investors, and advisory members which provide services such as law, finance, executive search, investment bank, insurance, consultants, advisors, government and academia.
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MEDIA INQUIRIES: All media inquires and interview requests, please contact llinton@cvca.ca
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CVCA Events
Saskatoon Networking Reception February 4, 2009Register today!
Please join CVCA's President and Executive Director and other members of Saskatchewan's private capital industry at this networking reception. Link to details.
Winnipeg Networking Reception February 5, 2009Please join CVCA's President and Executive Director and other members of Manitoba's private capital industry at this networking reception. Link to Flyer & Registration Form.
Professional Development Series ‘Deal and Valuation Trends: Getting Things Done in the Current Turbulent Markets' February 26, 2009The event will take place in TORONTO (1:30- 5:00 pm EST, followed by a cocktail reception until 6:00 pm) and will be video-broadcast into VANCOUVER, CALGARY, WINNIPEG, OTTAWA, MONTREAL, HALIFAX and FREDERICTON. Click on city for local flyer and registration form. Agenda will be posted next month. On-line Registration for all cities is now open.
Agenda
Introduction: Setting and preserving valuations in a challenging and volatile market.
Session 1: Setting the stage - an overview of the market
Session 2: Valuations: How to view valuations in such an unprecedented challenging and volatile market
Our first panel will discuss the challenges and best practices for determining valuations in markets such as the one we are currently amidst. Topics will include approaches to valuation, valuation metrics, where to uncover and unlock value that is not represented in the numbers plus the legal issues and implications presented by other stakeholders.
Session 3: Preserving valuations: How to maintain and create value in tough economic and financial market environments
Our second panel will share the actions they are taking to preserve and create value inside of their portfolios in the current economic and market climate. They will discuss what has worked, what has not, and how to best approach the issues.
2009 Private Equity Symposium March 3, 2009
Mark your calendar!
A collaborative effort with the CVCA, FEI Canada, Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators and Toronto CFA Society . This fourth annual half day symposium will provide a view of the current trends in Private Equity including investing, market volatility, mergers and acquisitions exits, and structuring investments.
The event will take place in Toronto and be video broadcast into Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Regina, Montreal, Ottawa and Halifax. Agenda and registration will be posted in January 2009.
CVCA News
VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT CONTINUED AT SLOW PACE IN Q3 2008 November 18, 2008TORONTO: Activity in Canada’s venture capital market continued at the slower pace in Q3 2008 that has been apparent since the first half of the year, according to the industry’s statistical report... Go to Press Release
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