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👏 A huge congratulations to our colleague Karim Sharobim for being named to the Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Canada 2025. This is a well-deserved recognition of his leadership and impact at Inovia. This honor also highlights the dedication of our in-house legal team, including Natasha L. Gould and Matthew Rosen, as well as the strength of our partnerships across the legal community. _______ 👏 Un immense bravo à notre collègue Karim Sharobim, nommé au GC Powerlist: Canada 2025 de Legal 500. Il s’agit d’une reconnaissance bien méritée de son leadership et de son impact chez Inovia. Cette distinction souligne également le dévouement de notre équipe juridique interne, incluant Natasha L. Gould et Matthew Rosen, ainsi que la solidité de nos partenariats au sein de la communauté juridique.

Last week, Chris Arsenault joined a dynamic roundtable at the FII Institute ’s flagship conference, #FII9, in Riyadh, titled “What Do GPs Really Stand For?”, alongside Adam Grosser (UP.Partners), Bilal Baloch (Shorooq), Michael Eisenberg (Aleph), Tim Levene (Augmentum Fintech), and moderated by David Zhou (Superclusters). The session sparked a candid conversation around: • Cutting through the noise to focus on meaningful, lasting value • How tighter markets reveal the importance of true alignment between GPs and LPs • And the enduring qualities that distinguish committed builders As the GCC continues to emerge as a strategic hub for innovation and global capital, we’re energized to strengthen ties across the region and collaborate with the next generation of builders and backers. A big thank you to the FII Institute for hosting this conversation at the intersection of vision, capital, and conviction. 🙌 #VentureCapital #CompanyBuilders

Last week, Magaly Charbonneau had the pleasure of joining The Rise of the Venture Scientist, cohosted by Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, Radical Ventures, and Amiral Ventures, for a powerful conversation on what’s next in AI venture creation. Missed it live? The full recording is available, worth a watch if you're tracking the next wave of AI breakthroughs 👇

On November 18, Amiral Ventures is teaming up with AI Salon to host a special Flagship Podcast Live at Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, bringing together 300 founders, investors, and builders shaping the future of AI in Montréal. 🎙️ Highlights Opening talk: Laurent Charlin | Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute VC Panel Dominic Becotte | Amiral Ventures Hugues Lalancette | Inovia Capital Catherine Ouellet-Dupuis | White Star Capital Moderator: Eleonore Jarry | Brightspark Ventures AI Founders Panel Alexis C. Steinman | Maxa Mohannad El-Barachi | Wrk Sylvain Perron | Botpress Moderator: Nicholas Nadeau, Ph.D., P.Eng. | Onix Keynote Fireside Sam Ramadori | LawZero / BrainBox AI with Frederic Bastien | Amiral Ventures 🧠 Expect candid insights on scaling, fundraising, and building AI companies 🥂 Followed by networking with the city’s top AI minds 📍 Mila – Agora Amphitheatre 📅 Tuesday Nov 18 | 5:30 PM 🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/eAtKWVDA A big thanks to Sylvain Carle, Claude G. Théoret and Nicholas Nadeau, Ph.D., P.Eng. for this cool collab.

📢 We’re excited to share that portfolio company Flare, a global leader in Threat Exposure Management (TEM) and a 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 winner, has secured USD $30M in growth capital to accelerate its product innovation and global expansion. ⚡ With triple-digit year-over-year growth and active customers in 50+ countries, including a strong footprint in EMEA, Flare is helping organizations stay ahead of evolving cyber risks by combining the industry’s best cybercrime database with an intuitive user experience. 🙌 Proud to back a Canadian-grown cybersecurity leader setting new standards in the global TEM market! #Cybersecurity #TEM #CompanyBuilder

🎨 #TalentTuesdays: Marketing Spotlight Great marketing doesn’t just tell stories — it builds movements. From crafting compelling narratives to scaling demand for groundbreaking products, marketers shape how the world sees innovation. This week’s Talent Tuesdays is all about the creatives, strategists, and growth minds driving awareness and adoption across Inovia Capital’s portfolio. 🌍✨ If you love blending data with creativity, experimenting with bold ideas, and bringing products to life — these roles are for you. 📌 Featured Companies & Roles: Cohere: Staff Writer Brand Experience Wealthsimple: Senior Lifecycle Marketing Specialist Clearco: Marketing Operations Manager Flare: Marketing Intern Guesty: Marketing Intern Neo4j: Marketing Director, APAC 💡 Talent Tip of the Week In marketing, showing > telling. When applying, link to campaigns, landing pages, or assets you helped create. Show how your work moved the needle. 📈 📩 Know a marketer ready to make an impact? Tag them below or explore open roles today in the comments - we have over 640+ roles open across our portfolio! #TalentTuesdays #CompanyBuilders #GrowthMarketing #StartupCareers

🍂 As we approach year end, November is shaping up to be another month of connection, collaboration, and visibility across the Canadian and global tech ecosystem. Here’s where you’ll find our team: • Nov 3 (Calgary) – We’re proud sponsors of Calgary Innovation Week, a week-long celebration of creativity and tech leadership! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dcApwUC2 • Nov 4 (London) – Mia will join international peers at the Kauffman London Summit, a premier gathering of global VC leaders shaping the future of innovation. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4Yvg7yB • Nov 17 (London) – Patrick will participate in a fireside chat during Scotiabank’s Euro Mission 2025, a five-day series connecting tech leaders from Canada and Europe through curated investor meetings, market entry sessions, and growth-focused networking. • Nov 18 (Montréal) – Chris will join Phil Fayer, Harley Finkelstein and Jake Karls at Genovation, a high-energy event by Concordia University’s FISA bringing together founders, students, and the VC community to spark the next wave of entrepreneurial talent. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dQNyxhmC • Nov 20 (Toronto) – Marc will speak at the MENA Rising Summit, hosted by Viaka, exploring Canada's role in the MENA tech corridor and sharing VC perspectives on emerging market opportunities. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dvRDEQCt • Nov 24 (Montréal) – Karim will attend the ZSA Canada Quebec General Counsel Awards 2025, where he’s a finalist in the “Conseiller juridique – PME” category, recognizing excellence among Quebec’s leading in-house legal professionals. 🔗https://lnkd.in/e429eyxK • Nov 25 (London) – Patrick will keynote the Canadian Economic Development Roadshow at Canada House, addressing 80+ UK corporate leaders on why Canada is a strong destination for scaling global companies. • Nov 26 (Montréal) – Karim will attend FORPIQ 2025, a conference on intellectual property strategy, defence, security, and economic resilience. 🔗 https://www.forpiq.com/ • Nov 27 (Toronto) – Karamdeep will join Scotiabank Tech & Innovation Banking for a VC roundtable, bringing together early- to growth-stage investors to exchange perspectives on market trends, deal flow, and the evolving tech landscape. 🤝 As always, we look forward to the conversations, connections, and momentum that unfold when great people gather with intention. #NovemberEvents #TechEcosystem #CompanyBuilders

“Being Canadian was a net value add for us, considering how positive Canada is viewed in any market we’ve been to.” 🌍 In our Canadian Roots. Global Mindset. campaign, Novisto’s Co-Founder & CEO, Charles Assaf, shares how Canada’s strong reputation, deep technical talent, and supportive innovation environment have helped Novisto lead the future of ESG management globally. Watch Charles’s story now 👇 #CanadianRoots #GlobalMindset #CompanyBuilders