2023: BC's investment market returns to pre-pandemic levels with $1.2bn in VC and $458m in PE.
2023 saw BC's investment market return to pre-pandemic levels, with $1.2bn in VC raised across 92 deals and $458m in PE across 67 deals. Rising interest rates and economic uncertainty contributed to the decline. B.C. ranked third in VC investment value and fourth in PE investment in Canada. Experts expect steady investment levels in 2024, with growth anticipated in 2025, particularly in AI, cleantech, and agritech.
March 25, 2024
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