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Jumping into the Fast-Growing World of eSports

RiSC Capital has made its first Deep Tech investment with Brink Bionics in Canada.

Venture Capital Beyond COVID-19

It may seem like a long time ago, but back at January’s annual gathering of the World Economic Forum, there was little mention of coronavirus.

Why Canada Lags In The Global Deep Tech Race

These are two key questions that Scott Pelton and Colin Webster discussed when they were establishing RiSC Capital.

Today In Funding: Brink Bionics, Nexus Robotics, Connect&Go

Five Canadian startups have announced fresh funding to fuel their growth. Brink Bionics raises $350,000 in seed financing.

Deep tech in 2022: the future is looking artificially intelligent

Whether a buzzword or not, it’s safe to say that deep tech is currently one of the hottest areas of interest for technologists.

Semantic Health Announces Multi-Year Contract with SickKids

SickKids procures Semantic Health's AI-assisted coding and auditing platform to improve data quality and coder productivity

Skygauge Robotics Closes $3.3 Million to Build the Workforce in the Sky

Skygauge Robotics has closed a $3.3 million CAD seed round led by BDC Capital’s Industrial Innovation Venture Fund.

Deep Tech Guide To Raising Capital: 10 Things Seed Stage VC Funds Seek

Raising seed-stage capital is one of the most challenging things that an entrepreneur will do, here is how RiSC Capital approaches it.

Backed By Shopify Co-founder Scott Lake, RiSC Capital Launches New Early-Stage Fund Focused On Deep Tech

RiSC Capital has secured a first close of just over $7 million for its new fund.

Canadian Early Stage VC Outlook for 2021

There is good news and bad news as we look ahead to 2021 for Canadian seed-stage deals