American investors contributed $673.7 million of the $1.28 billion raised
Low-value deals accounted for more than three-quarters of global VC activity
So-called 'megadeals' have taken a pause in Asia after a historic 2018
The Montreal-based firm is also opening an office in London
More strong deal activity expected in the year ahead
The strong fourth quarter was driven by several deals worth more than $1 billion
Kim Furlong's resumé includes positions in biotech and as an advisor to federal cabinet ministers
Part of the federal government’s VC initiative, the fund has closed its initial fundraising
Funding for fintech and digital health continued to grow
Canada’s VC market continues to perform well