Venture capital investing had a record quarter, reaching $1.28 billion
Survey of venture capital and private equity firms shows room for improvement
Think tank calls for capital gains tax exemption for certain investments in small businesses, among other measures
‘Mega deals’ carried VC, while high valuations hurt PE deals
Private investment funds often are marketed as a cure-all to low interest rates and equities market volatility
There will be no changes to the pool's investment objectives
Kim Furlong's resumé includes positions in biotech and as an advisor to federal cabinet ministers
Consumer spending has been a strong driver of PE interest
Sylvain Brosseau leads Walter Asset Management’s efforts to consolidate small-and medium-sized firms
Unigestion regards the small- and mid-market sector as a key growth area for private equity