FundFest

A Conference For Venture Capital Investors
July 10th, 2025

FundFest 2025: Investing through Turmoil

FundFest is a half-day conference for venture capital investors. This year's theme is around investing in times of economic and political transition. We aim to present content that covers the entire venture life cycle, from fundraising through exit.

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FundFest 2025 Agenda

July 10

5:00 PM

FundFest

Welcome to FundFest

Join your host Isaac Souweine as he kicks off FundFest 2025! See More.

5:10 PM

FundFest

A data driven state of the market with Carta's Peter Walker and RBCx's John Rikhtegar

Peter Walker is one of the leading authorities on North American venture capital trends. John Rikhtegar is carving out a similar place in the Canadian market. Returning to the FundFest stage, Peter and John will each present original data on fundraising and investment returns, followed by a facilitated discussion See More.
Director, Investments
RBCx
Head of Insights
Carta

5:55 PM

FundFest

Funding Innovation in a Changing World

The global free trade regime is in turmoil, even as our supply chains are being transformed by technology. How are Canada’s biggest players approaching this landscape as LPs, direct investors and acquirers? On this panel, hear from three firms at the heart of the Canadian economy about how they are navigating the new normal. See More.
Managing Partner
Deloitte Ventures
Principal, NAventures
National Bank of Canada
Investor
Roller Labs Ventures (Canadian Tire)

6:40 PM

FundFest

Networking break

7:10 PM

FundFest

The Emerging Manager Showcase

Back by popular demand, our emerging manager showcase will feature five up and coming managers who are building the next generation of Canadian venture capital platforms. See More.
Founding & Managing Partner
Sandpiper Ventures
Partner
GTMfund
General Partner
Telegraph
Partner
FutureSight

8:00 PM

FundFest

Canadian Capital for Canadian Champions

Competition at the growth stage is intense. Domestic investors rely on deep local networks and government backing, while international players bring substantial capital reserves and risk appetite. In this panel, three leading Canadian late-stage investors discuss how they navigate and succeed in this landscape—where the stakes go beyond financial returns to include the future shape of the national economy. See More.
Managing Director
HarbourVest Partners (Canada) Limited

8:50 PM

FundFest

That's a wrap!

Partner
Pender Ventures

2025 FundFest Speakers

Jonathan Shaanan

Managing Director, Circle K Ventures, Alimentation Couche-Tard

Talia Abramowitz

Managing Partner, Deloitte Ventures

Peter Walker

Head of Insights, Carta

James Povitz

Principal, NAventures, National Bank of Canada

Rhiannon Davies

Founding & Managing Partner , Sandpiper Ventures

Fraser Christie

Investor, Roller Labs Ventures (Canadian Tire)

Prathna Ramesh

Partner, FutureSight

Paul Irving

Partner, GTMfund

John Rikhtegar

Director, Investments, RBCx

Isaac Souweine

Partner, Pender Ventures

Senia Rapisarda

Managing Director, HarbourVest Partners (Canada) Limited

Etienne Mérineau

General Partner, Telegraph

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