RBC to mobilize $1.4 billion to back Canada’s next global technology champions and advance nation-building efforts
Unveiled ahead of the Canada Investment Summit, the RBCx Growth Fund I will combine disciplined late-stage investing with RBC’s scale, connectivity and advisory capabilities to help Canadian companies grow into global leaders
Canada’s venture capital crunch is squeezing early-stage startups
New data from RBCx reveals Canada’s early-stage startup ecosystem is facing growing pressure, with both the number of companies raising venture capital (VC) and the total amount raised falling 40% year-over-year in Q1 2026.
Canadian entrepreneurs can start and manage their business with new FreshBooks and Ownr collaboration
Today, FreshBooks, an innovative small business management software, and Ownr, the digital platform for business registration, incorporation, and maintaining compliance announced a strategic collaboration that can start a business in Canada with speed and ease.
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