CVCA’s Entrepreneurial Drive

Canada’s start-up visa program was pushed by Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA), which has evolved dramatically over the past 40 years. From supporting just six VC members when it was founded, CVCA today represents 160 funds with more than $100 billion of capital under management. Executive director Richard Rémillard explains the evolution of the Canadian association, how it has become a guardian of the image of Canada’s private equity and VC industries – and the deal flow benefit a new start-up visa scheme will have on the industry in recruiting immigrant entrepreneurs to the country.