FundFest, presented by Pender Ventures, in collaboration with RBCx, KRB Law, and BNC is a half-day conference for venture capital investors. Created with the spirit of Startupfest-meaning informed and entertaining content, presented by a diverse group of speakers, with a Montreal summer vibe-FundFest is one of the most highly anticipated Premium Events of the summer.
FundFest
July 13, 2023
In collaboration with
"I loved every minute – great bonding and networking – and amazing event. The best startup/entrepreneurial conf in the world. It is."
Randy Smerik, President & CEO, Tarari Inc.
What you can expect
FundFest is framed around the three main phases in the venture capital life cycle: raising funds, deploying capital and delivering returns. Or as we like to refer to them: get the money, invest the money, return the money. Panels and keynotes will touch on all three areas, with speakers representing both the venture capital investor (VC) and fund investor (LP) viewpoint, and providing perspectives relevant to Canadian VC and the broader North American context.
Agenda
July 13
5:15 PM
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Welcome to FundFest!
Join host Isaac Souweine as he outlines what's in store for the afternoon. See More.
5:25 PM
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Get the money: How to be "Institutional Ready"
Hear from leading LPs on what they look for when partnering with new managers as well as best practices for maintaining institutional relationships. See More.
6:05 PM
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Invest the Money: Picking and Winning the Deals, GP and LP Fireside Chat
Trends from the frontlines how the future of venture is now, and insights on the MedTech industry. See More.
Managing Partner, Women in Technology Venture Fund and Thrive Venture Fund
Business Development Bank of Canada
6:30 PM
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Invest the money: Startup Studios - productizing the venture model
Can venture creation be productized? In this panel, leading studio practitioners will reflect on the challenges and opportunities of the studio model. See More.
7:05 PM
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Networking Break
7:40 PM
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Invest the Money: Dispatches from the Front
Hear from three leading investors on current challenges and opportunities in deal making, portfolio management, firm operations and more. See More.
8:20 PM
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Return the Money: How Investors Can Support Exits
The final phase of the venture cycle is creating liquidity through exits. In this panel, we will hear from investors and other players in the value chain on how to best support portfolio companies to deliver high impact returns. See More.
8:55 PM
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That's a wrap!
Speakers
Michelle Scarborough
Managing Partner, Women in Technology Venture Fund and Thrive Venture Fund, Business Development Bank of Canada
Sponsors
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