Funding & Investment

High-net-worth individuals who provide capital to early-stage startups in exchange for equity ownership.

The rate at which a company spends its cash reserves, typically measured monthly, crucial for understanding how long a startup can operate before needing additional funding.

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a Crown corporation providing financing, advisory services, and capital to Canadian entrepreneurs.

A capitalization table showing the ownership percentages, equity dilution, and distribution of equity securities in a company across shareholders, investors, and employees.

The process of forecasting, monitoring, and managing the timing of cash inflows and outflows to ensure adequate liquidity for business operations and growth.

The total cost of acquiring a new customer, including marketing, sales, and associated expenses.

The comprehensive investigation process investors conduct before making investment decisions.

Ownership stake in a company, typically represented by shares that give holders voting rights and a claim on the company's assets and profits.

Industrial Research Assistance Program providing funding and advisory services for Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises developing innovative technologies.

Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax incentive program providing cash refunds and tax credits for R&D activities in Canada.

Understanding the direct revenues and costs associated with each unit of your product or service, essential for determining business model viability and scalability.

Professional investment firms that provide funding to startups and early-stage companies in exchange for equity.