Founder Toolkit
Insights for venture builders.
60+ Vancouver tech investors, VCs and funders
It’s a non-exhaustive list, so tell us who we missed.
Sep 16, 2025
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2 min read
Two Vancouver founders' seedstrapping playbook
Why Later’s Ian MacKinnon and IcePanel’s Jacob Shadbolt chose revenue and restraint over the VC treadmill.
Sep 11, 2025
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6 min read
“Are you excited?” and other lessons on avoiding burnout
From delegation to defining success, local entrepreneurs opened up about how they stay sane while building companies.
Sep 2, 2025
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5 min read
The unsexy startup lessons from a plywood powerhouse
How Canusa scaled, survived, and stayed relevant in a “boring” industry.
Jul 7, 2025
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5 min read
New incubator Althra wants to help founders build—without the noise
Applications for the new entrepreneur community close July 31.
Jul 5, 2025
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4 min read
How Clio scaled smart: 5 lessons for founders from a $250M ARR legal tech company
What BC founders can learn from the culture, customer focus, and operational playbook behind one of Canada’s biggest SaaS growth stories.
Jun 9, 2025
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4 min read
Telling your startup’s story when the world is watching
What BC founders need to know before stepping into the global spotlight.
Apr 22, 2025
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6 min read
Founders, read this before you give away another 1%
Startup veterans reveal the most common cap table regrets—and how to set yourself up for a better outcome.
Apr 16, 2025
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5 min read
Not every win needs a term sheet
Why it’s time to rethink how we measure success in Canadian tech.
Apr 15, 2025
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5 min read
Surviving uncertainty: Five key insights from Vancouver business leaders
Founders, funders, and PR professionals discuss how to weather the current risk and opportunities for B.C. companies.
Mar 11, 2025
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4 min read
B.C.’s tech founders share practical tips for success
The most valuable startup lessons aren’t in funding announcements or product launches, but in the day-to-day reflections of the people building the future.
Mar 3, 2025
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7 min read
Cheatsheet: 14 B.C.-based VC funds for you to contact
We’ve listed all the province’s investment firms that made it onto the CVCA 50, so you can find your much-needed local backing.
Feb 10, 2025
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2 min read
Cheatsheet: the state of Canadian healthtech funding
Pender Ventures, a Vancouver-based fund, released its annual report on the sector’s investment trends — and the landscape didn’t look great.
Feb 5, 2025
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2 min read
Inside the new rules of raising capital
‘If you're a Vancouver company trying to raise in the U.S. or Europe, investors will ask why you don’t have any local backers,’ says Pieter Dorsman, director of eFund.
Feb 3, 2025
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7 min read
Cheatsheet: Which Vancouver incubator is right for you?
Compare 15 local programs to find the right one to help you grow your business.
Oct 21, 2024
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2 min read