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💫 The inaugural AI Salon Montréal, held a few weeks ago, was a major milestone for the city’s AI ecosystem! 🙌 Huge thanks to Nicholas Nadeau, Claude G. Théoret, Sylvain Carle, and the AI Salon team for launching this platform to support early-stage AI startups. Events like these are essential to accelerating innovation in Montreal. 🚀 Excited to see this initiative grow and bring even more founders, investors, and builders together! #AI #MontrealTech #CompanyBuilders

Talent Tuesday: Build the Future of Tech 🚀 The best products are built by the best engineers. This week, we’re spotlighting exciting opportunities across our portfolio where you can tackle complex challenges, innovate with AI, and scale next-gen solutions. Featured Roles: 👉 Director Engineering @ Cohere > Shape the future of AI models for the future of workspaces 👉 Senior Development Team Lead @ Flare > Advance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions 👉 Engineering Director @ BenchSci > Power biotech breakthroughs with AI 👉 Senior Backend Engineer @ Motion (Creative Analytics) > Change the way creatives work so that they can focus on what they do best 👉 Senior Fullstack Engineer @ poolside > Build AI for software engineers 🔍 Explore more roles here: https://lnkd.in/dJ2Vx42x 👀 Know someone who’d thrive in these roles? Tag them or share this post! #TalentTuesday #CareerOpportunities #CompanyBuilder --- Talent Tuesday : Bâtir le futur de la tech 🚀 Les meilleurs produits sont bâtis par les meilleurs ingénieurs. Cette semaine, nous vous présentons des opportunités au sein de notre portfolio, où vous pourrez relever des défis ambitieux, innover avec l’IA et contribuer à façonner les solutions de demain. Postes à l’affiche : 👉 Directeur Ingénierie chez Cohere > Façonnez l’avenir des modèles d’IA pour les environnements de travail de demain 👉 Chef d’équipe développement senior chez Flare > Faites progresser la cybersécurité pilotée par l’IA 👉 Directeur Ingénierie chez BenchSci > Accélérez les avancées en biotech grâce à l’IA 👉 Ingénieur Backend senior chez Motion (Creative Analytics) > Réinventez le travail des créatifs pour qu’ils puissent se concentrer sur leur art 👉 Ingénieur Fullstack senior chez poolside > Développez l’IA au service des ingénieurs logiciels 🔍 Découvrez plus de postes ici : https://lnkd.in/dJ2Vx42x 👀 Vous connaissez quelqu’un qui excellerait dans ces rôles ? Identifiez-les ou partagez ce post ! #TalentTuesday #OpportunitésDeCarrière #BâtisseursdEntreprises

MSPs have long been the IT backbone for businesses, but they’re rapidly becoming essential players in cybersecurity as well. With cyber threats escalating and compliance tightening, security isn’t just a feature anymore - it’s a must-have. Why this matters: As MSPs double down on security, a massive opportunity is emerging for cybersecurity startups to tap into their vast customer base. With 40,000+ MSPs in the U.S. alone, this sector shows immense potential and is primed for innovation. Key market shifts we’re tracking and double clicking in the report: ⚡ Rapid consolidation – PE-backed roll-ups are changing the fragmented landscape and competitive dynamics in the industry. ⚡ MSPs are doubling down on security – Higher margins, growing threats, and customer demand are driving the increased adoption of cybersecurity services. ⚡ AI is a game-changer – From smarter threat detection to SecOps automation, AI is redefining how MSPs operate. At Inovia, we’ve been investing in software for two decades, watching the cybersecurity industry evolve at breakneck speed. We’ve backed some of the companies shaping this space - Flare, Certn, Cavelo Inc., TugBoat (acquired by OneTrust), Aikido Security, Lakera, and inscora - and we’re excited about the next wave of startups emerging in this space. Full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewWZc-N7 We’d also like to extend a few notable thank-yous to our friends and cybersecurity subject matter experts who helped shape this report. Your insights were invaluable! 🙌 Ira G., James Mignacca, Eldon Sprickerhoff, Samuel Chenard, Kevin Lancaster What’s your take? Where do you see MSPs heading next? Let’s discuss. 👇

💜 This past Saturday marked International Women’s Day. At Inovia, we believe real change happens through action—and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible women on our team who are actively driving progress. From leading investment strategies to mentoring the next generation, championing inclusivity, and strengthening global partnerships, their contributions are making a tangible impact: 💡 Shaping the Future of VC & Tech ✨ Expanding access to capital by bringing diverse founders to the table 🎤 Moderating and organizing key discussions that influence industry best practices 📈 Driving investor relations and global roadshows, ensuring Canadian tech is on the world stage 🤝 Mentoring and supporting early-stage founders, making the ecosystem more accessible This year’s #IWD2025 theme, #AccelerateAction, reminds us that progress requires bold steps forward. And for us, that commitment extends beyond just one day. 🚀 #WomenInTech #VC #CompanyBuilders

💖 Today, Claire, Gabi, and Katherine represented the Inovia team at the Women for Women’s event, hosted by the incredible Colleen Moorehead, Inovia Advisor and longtime champion of women’s health, in support of the Women's College Hospital Foundation. 👩⚕️ This year’s discussions highlighted the critical intersection of breast cancer treatment and cardiovascular disease, emphasizing the long-term impact and the need for continued research and innovation. 🙌 A huge congratulations to Colleen for her leadership as Chair—raising over $200,000 during the event! We’re grateful to support such an important cause and to stand alongside leaders making a real impact in healthcare and beyond. 🤝 Proud to be part of this community advocating for a future where women’s health remains a priority. #WomenForWomen #WomensHealth #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #CompanyBuilders

⛷ Was another incredible edition of the Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) Ski Conference at Lake Louise this week! 🙌 This gathering has become a key moment for Alberta’s venture and investment ecosystem, and this 25th edition was no exception—bringing together founders, investors, and operators for insightful discussions (and a few surprise moments on and off the slopes). 💡 Our own Hugues Lalancette joined a stellar panel to reflect on the past decade in venture—what worked, what didn’t, and what’s next. One thing is clear: sustained investment in Canadian companies and talent is critical to driving long-term innovation and impact. 👏 Huge thanks to Omi, Alan, and the #VCAA team for a standout event! Looking forward to seeing this community continue to grow.   #VC #TechEcosystem #CompanyBuilders

🚀 Exciting news from former Inovia EiR and portfolio founder Kristine Steuart! Kristine and the team at SIX are tackling a major gap in customer engagement—helping brands scale personalized experiences through their customer-facing teams. With a $1.3M pre-seed round (backed by Inovia Capital, Panache Ventures & angel investors), an enterprise-ready platform, and live customers seeing revenue impact, SIX is off to a strong start. We’re proud to support Kristine, T.J., Katherine, and the entire SIX team as they redefine customer experience. Check out what they’re building! 👇 #CustomerExperience #CompanyBuilders

🍀 March is here, bringing new opportunities to engage with the tech community. Connect with our team at these ecosystem events throughout the month: • March 4: Michael McGraw will be on the selection panel for the Tech Tour Growth50 in Paris, where he’ll connect with fellow investors and leaders of Europe’s Top50 emerging tech companies. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dUXZ7b6f • March 5: Hugues Lalancette will moderate a panel on lessons learned from the past decade in VC, while Shawn Abbott will present a case study on ‘When Sh*t Hits the Fan’ at the Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) Ski Conference in Banff. Expect candid insights on navigating the highs and lows of venture investing. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/epzKVcYP • March 14: Scott Munro will be running a workshop on exit strategies as part of the Canadian Women in VC Bootcamp. A must-attend session for those looking to understand how to navigate liquidity events, optimize valuation, and master the VC endgame! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/edzsYGGj • March 19: Krista Skalde-Roy will be in Las Vegas for Transform 2025, where she’ll speak on the panel ‘Leading from the Middle: Global Perspectives on the Role of Middle Managers in Shaping the Future of Work’. She’ll join industry leaders to discuss how middle managers can drive innovation, manage change, and foster resilience in today’s evolving workplace. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gWdzkAwk • March 18: Inovia will be co-hosting a networking event with Garage Capital and Northside Ventures ahead of the Socratica Symposium, which Katherine Hovdestad, Noah Nagle, Steven G. Woods, and Kory Jeffrey will be attending the next day. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eUDbeX32 • March 23: Leo Chen will be at the Ivey Venture Capital Club Ardency Case Competition in Waterloo, engaging with the next generation of venture talent. 🔗https://lnkd.in/e5CXwpEk • March 24: Magaly Charbonneau and Gabi Piccininni will join the Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Research dinner in Montreal, co-hosted by Medeloop, Research Canada, and Montréal International. If you'd like an invitation, comment below! 🤝 Looking forward to fostering connections and gaining insights this March. See you out there! #MarchEvents #VentureCapital #TechEcosystem #CompanyBuilders

💫 Earlier this week, the Women in Venture Capital & Private Equity panel at the University of Toronto sparked meaningful conversations about leadership, career growth, and the importance of diversity in our industry. 🙌 Thank you to Rotman Commerce Venture Capital Group for hosting and to Eva Lau, Sophia Maizel, Eli Scott, and our very own Katherine Hovdestad for sharing valuable insights on surrounding yourself with people you aspire to be, staying open to new opportunities, and stepping outside of your comfort zone. 🚀 Great to see such an engaged audience—we’re excited to keep the conversation going! #VC #WomenInFinance #Leadership #CompanyBuilders

🎉 It’s here! We’re excited to share the 2024 State of Canadian Software report! 🍁 Despite evolving U.S. trade policies and a shifting economic landscape, Canada’s tech sector continues its strong growth and is more important than ever in fueling a more diverse and competitive economy. 👀 From the rise of the AI supercycle sparking a startup boom, to Canada’s leadership in quantum technology, to the strong momentum in Western Canada, and Ontario’s emergence as a global tech talent hub, this report dives into the trends shaping the future of Canadian software. 🙏🏻Thank you to our partners Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) and The People People Group, for your invaluable contributions to the VC Fundraising and Software Talent Landscape sections of the report through unique data and perspectives. 👉 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/et-Ya6fp #Technology #SaaS #Reacceleration #CompanyBuilders ___ 🎉 Il est enfin prêt ! Nous sommes ravis de partager la deuxième édition de notre rapport sur l'état du logiciel canadien ! 🍁 Dans un contexte d’incertitude liée aux échanges commerciaux avec les États-Unis et d’un contexte économique en mutation, le secteur technologique canadien poursuit sa forte croissance et joue un rôle essentiel dans le développement d’une économie plus diversifiée et compétitive. 👀 De l’essor du supercycle de l’IA stimulant une nouvelle vague de startups, au leadership du Canada en technologie quantique, en passant par la forte dynamique dans l’Ouest canadien et l’émergence de l’Ontario comme pôle mondial de talents technologiques, ce rapport explore les tendances qui façonnent l’avenir du secteur du logiciel canadien. 🙏🏻 Merci à Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) et The People People Group pour votre précieuse contribution aux sections sur le financement en capital de risque et sur l’état du talent dans le secteur du logiciel, grâce à vos données et perspectives uniques. 👉 Lisez le rapport complet : https://lnkd.in/ekEcjvzP #Technologie #SaaS #Réaccélération #BâtisseursdEntreprises