Fasken Emerging Tech

It’s no surprise to us that the achievements of many of our clients have been recognized by Deloitte Canada’s 2024 Technology Fast 50 program.   Our clients were represented across all four categories, Technology Fast 50 ranking, Enterprise—Industry Leaders, Clean Technology, and Companies-to-Watch, highlighting their impressive growth and leadership.   Its entrepreneurs like these at the forefront of innovation today who will shape the future.   We at Fasken are committed to being in lockstep as your trusted legal advisors.   Tomorrow starts here. Own it with us.

In the next installment of this series, Foresight Canada interviewed Alex Pankratz to discuss the new Federal clean energy investment tax credits – what they are, how they could impact cleantech solutions-providers, how companies can take advantage of these incentives, the challenges they might face, and his best advice for those looking to obtain these credits.    Here is the link: https://lnkd.in/giDDN2bS #Fasken #EmergingTech #FaskenEmergingTech #startups #technology #cleantech 

We were proud to once again partner with Creative Destruction Lab – Vancouver. Fasken lawyers Shahrooz Nabavi, Jon Conlin and Roger Kuypers were in attendance, and it was great to see all the exceptional companies in this year’s Climate, Biomedical Engineering and Mineral streams! Each year the most promising start-ups in these streams are selected - we look forward to seeing what’s in store for their futures. Congratulations to Shahrooz Nabavi, who was awarded Partner of the Year. He has been contributing to CDL-Vancouver’s Climate Stream for several years and joined CDL in the Minerals Stream in its inaugural year. He consistently contributes thoughtful comments, leads workshops for ventures and mentors, and has supported many ventures 1:1 through legal support. Read more about the #CDLVancouver program: https://bit.ly/3FhAba3 #Fasken #EmergingTech #FaskenEmergingTech #startups #technology 

Are you ready to navigate the complex landscape of capital raises with insights from those who have successfully done it? Join us on November 7 for a seminar co-hosted by our Emerging Technology & Venture Capital Group, RSM Canada and TD Innovation Partners to hear from seasoned founders and investors on securing capital, achieving fair valuations, and strategically leveraging funds for growth. Our very own Kate Grant will moderate a panel discussion with Benji Christie, Co-Founder and CEO of Formic AI; Daniel Mulet, Partner at Radical Ventures; and Chee Hau Teoh, CEO and Co-founder of Nfinite Nanotech, who will share their firsthand experiences, offer insights and strategies, and answer your questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from and network with industry leaders. Reach out to your regular Fasken lawyer or primary contact to reserve your spot. #FaskenTech #VentureCapital #TechInnovation #Entrepreneurship #Startups

We had a blast as sponsor this year’s Founders & Investors Halloween Social, presented by Panache Ventures alongside Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Communitech! It was an evening filled with networking and insights with top founders and investors in the community. Our own Laura Fetter and Kate Grant attended along with innovators, visionaries, and leaders in the industry and shared ideas (and a few Halloween treats!) with the best in the startup world. #Fasken #FaskenEmergingTech #Networking #Founders #Investors #StartUps 

We are proud to have sponsored this year’s TechExit.io Conference! It was an incredible experience connecting with industry leaders and exploring the latest insights in tech M&A. A special thanks to Fasken partner, Will Shaw, for representing us on the panel "Avoiding Due Diligence Pitfalls". Will shared valuable strategies to help professionals navigate due diligence with confidence. Missed the event? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ey8D3btX #Fasken #FaskenEmergingTech #TechExit #TechMA #DueDiligence #Innovation #TechConference

We were proud to be a prize sponsor for this year’s OMERS Ventures Players Tournament! The event brought together Toronto’s tech community to raise funds for the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation. Our very own Marc Shewchun,Will Shaw, Reid Crombie, JD, MBA, and Kate Grant showed off their best poker skills in support of this great cause. #FaskenEmergingTech #TOtech #CharityTournament #OMERSVentures

🎉 Congratulations to all the finalists of the Startup Community Awards 2024! A special shoutout to our clients, with over 20 nominations across various categories. Remember, your vote matters—public votes account for 50% of the decision! You have until November 10 to cast your vote: https://ow.ly/AyUj50TTn9p. The Startup Community Awards are organized by Montréal NewTech (MTL NewTech), in collaboration with Startupfest, and presented by Desjardins 🙌. #MontrealTech #Startups #Entrepreneurship #GalaCommunauteStartup #StartupCommunityAwards

The BC Tech Technology Impact Awards celebrate outstanding companies and individuals who have made a significant impact on the BC tech industry. We are proud to say that Fasken was the legal advisor of 10 nominated companies this year:     DarkVision and Voxelis AI: Company of the Year – Ambition Operto, TRIUMF and UniUni: Excellence in Industry Innovation Jane App and MineSense Technologies Ltd.: Company of the Year – Anchor Invinity Energy Systems, Novarc Technologies Inc. and Oxygen8: Company of the Year – Scale pH7: Company of the Year – Growth Workforce Wellness: Company of the Year – Startup   A huge congratulations to our winning clients! Read more: https://shorturl.at/Bj3x9     DarkVision: Company of the Year – Ambition Oxygen8: Company of the Year – Scale Jane App: Company of the Year – Anchor   #Fasken #EmergingTech #BCTech #TIA2024 

In our recent analysis with Visual Capitalist, we take a look at 10 Years of AI Venture Capital Deals and Exits to showcase the market’s capacity for growth, adaptation, and continued opportunity despite periods of volatility.   Learn more about our Emerging Tech group and how we can help support your AI company’s needs: https://lnkd.in/ezVjWayf