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How Startups will save Canadian Venture Capital
Early stage venture capital funding in Ontario declined dramatically from $1.5 billion in 2000 to $236 million in 2007, as fewer startups were able to get funded. The document suggests that problems in Canada's venture capital system include a lack of small funds, poor track records among investors, and disagreements between angels and VCs. It argues that startups need to be more aggressive in getting funding while VCs also need to improve.
