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email. still, and always the killer app!
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On 26 active companies today, I would say all but 2 still have a co-founder as part of top management, some not in the same position as originally, yet still in a key position.
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Answer: Blogs & Tweets are a way to connect, to get the message out, to build on the brand... this is as true for startups as it is for VCs. Montreal investors are getting on the bandwagon: Rho, iNovia, Founders Fuel, are active, but yes, much more implication, interaction and action needs to happen.
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Current economy supports software investments, low capex, as well as industrial deals with slower growth yet more sustainable revenues.
We are keeping business (iNovia Capital) with our portfolio as well as doing new deals (2 done this year) yet, you will notice that we are building clusters of investments in certain fields where we can better leverage our expertise, knowledge and networks/contacts. Such clusters are Digital Media, Consumer Internet & Mobile, enterprise software as well as Communications (software and hardware).
Trends for new Venture Capital fund activities are likely also going to be somewhat more focused on certain area of expertise the fund managers bring to the table.
I think Canada (and Quebec in particular) is getting up to speed with funds dedicated to cleantech/advanced materials/industrial focus. Therefore we should see more synergies in this regards over the coming years. -
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Sushi... ahhhh, sushi...
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Chris Arsenault’s Bio
An entrepreneur turned venture capitalist. I have the pleasure of working with an amazing team up in Montreal, with offices in Calgary and New York - iNovia Capital!
