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PAST EVENTS 

Access to funding: Leading your Company to Capital
March 30, 2010 
Lionhead Golf & Country Club, Mississauga 

Securing access to funding is notoriously frustrating in Canada, prompting many entrepreneurs to look south of the border for investors. With recent economic turmoil, this is even more of a challenge. The number of businesses that received VC funding in 2008 was roughly half of what it was five years ago. Meanwhile, U.S. firms, which in recent years grew to represent 41 per cent of all VC dollars invested in Canadian companies, are in rapid retreat, dropping from $836 million invested in 2007 to $370 million last year. How is it possible to attract – and retain – investors in today’s climate?

Moderator and Panelists:

  • Elda Fares, Partner, National Audit Leader, KPMG
  • Brad Cherniak,  Contributor, The Financial Post and Partner and Co-Founder, Sapient Capital Partners
  • Louis Anagnostakos, Co-Founder, Turtle Island Recycling Corporation
  • Krista Jones, Advisor and Practice Lead, Information and Communication Technology, MaRS Discovery District

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Sapient Capital Partners on BNN:

Trading Day : July 12, 2010, 2:15PM : Angel and Other Capital for Early-Stage Companies

It continues to be a challenge for Canadian start-up companies to access credit.  BNN speaks to Brad Cherniak, partner at Sapient Capital Partners, about the plight of small businesses.

 Link:

http://watch.bnn.ca/trading-day/july-2010/trading-day-july-12-2010/#clip324240

 

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Sapient Sapital Partners published and quoted in the financial press: (by topic)

 

Includes CAPITAL INSIGHT - Brad Cherniak's private business commentary published monthly in:

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EXIT STRATEGY

Exiting_your_business_always_hard.pdf

Get_the_giants_attention_with_strategic_mergers.pdf

Sale_just_par_for_the_course_-_exiting_your_business_the_right_way.pdf

The_toughest_deal_is_last_-_the_right_exit_for_your_business.pdf

There_is_no_roadmap_to_retirement_-_exit_planning_for_entrepreneurs.pdf

Ready_to_answer_suitors_call_-_mergers_and_acquisitions_and_exit_planning_for_SMBs.pdf

Brokers_take_emotion_out_of_sale_-_exit_planning.pdf

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FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES

Balancing_legacy_with_future_-_taking_the_family_business.pdf

Dont_let_your_firm_burn_like_Rome_-_running_the_family_business.pdf

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GENERAL

Compete_report_ignores_small_firms.pdf

Stimulus_packages_miss_the_mark.pdf

Importance_of_bridging_the_GAAP_-_financial_statements_for_SMBs.pdf

Want_your_own_business_really_-_entrepreneurs.pdf

Applying_lessons_to_ventures_-_education-mentorship_for_entrepreneurs.pdf

How_to_make_2012_your_most_prosperous_year_-_tips_for_SMBs.pdf

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GOVERNANCE

Boards_can_give_valuable_contacts.pdf

Success_is_as_good_as_your_board_-_thoughts_for_private_companies.pdf

Who_can_business_owners_trust.pdf

Why_you_may_need_a_mentor.pdf

Four_friends_and_an_idea_-_starting_a_business_with_friends.pdf

Seeking_a_little_help_from_your_friends_-_advisory_boards.pdf

The_one_definition_of_a_good_board.pdf

The_spoils_of_success_-_entrepreneurs_and_resource_planning.pdf

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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, SELLING YOUR COMPANY

Acquirers_rules_of_engagement.pdf

Finding_a_partner_when_the_playing_field_is_tilted.pdf

Survival_of_the_fittest_-_mergers_and_acquisitions_in_a_downturn.pdf

Get_the_giants_attention_with_strategic_mergers.pdf

Ready_to_answer_suitors_call_-_mergers_and_acquisitions_and_exit_planning_for_SMBs.pdf

Brokers_take_emotion_out_of_sale_-_exit_planning.pdf

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RAISING CAPITAL & CAPITAL MARKETS

10_things_you_need_to_know_to_raise_venture_capital.pdf

A_comfortable_debt_-_raising_the_right_capital_for_SMBs.pdf

Angel_groups_fill_VC_void.pdf

Angels_need_some_common_ground.pdf

Angels-VC_race_will_go_to_the_swift.pdf

Capital_moves_to_specialization.pdf

Building_a_better_mouse_-_a_Dragons_Den_deal.pdf

Defensibility_greenlights_cash_-_current_capital_markets_for_SMBs.pdf

Grants_dont_fill_credit_gap.pdf

Handouts_wont_get_equity_flowing.pdf

Merchant_banks_come_with_risk.pdf

Pros_and_cons_of_an_IPO.pdf

Raising_cash_in_a_tight_market.pdf

The_problem_with_other_peoples_money_-_venture_capital_and_government.pdf

The_trouble_with_venture_capital.pdf

There_is_no_free_lunch_-_riding_out_tight_capital_markets.pdf

What_investors_today_really_want.pdf

Lesson_for_VCs_is_simple--show_returns.pdf

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STRATEGY

Canada_cachet_-_how_SMBs_should_market_it.pdf

Is_your_business_open_or_closed.pdf

Living_by_the_budget.pdf

Profit_as_motive_must_not_be_passe.pdf

Reaching_for_the_Olympic_rings_-_tips_for_SMBs.pdf

Ready_your_business_plan_for_risk.pdf

Small_firms_in_danger_of_becoming_too_cautious.pdf

The_cloud_will_only_get_bigger_-_how_SMBs_should_play_it.pdf

Things_to_consider_in_looking_at_open_vs_closed_business_models.pdf

Time_to_switch_gears_-_playing_an_economic_recovery.pdf

Tips_to_ease_pain_of_paying_tax_piper.pdf

Too_much_caution_at_work.pdf

Dont_go_from_liquid_to_liquidated_-_managing_cash_for_SMBs.pdf

Eye_on_the_long_game_pays_off_-_strategy_in_a_tough_economy.pdf

Flash_companies_changing_old_business_models.pdf

Business_models_let_you_predict_the_present.pdf

How_to_survive_the_tests_of_time_-_tips_from_a_veteran_entrepreneur.pdf

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EXIT STRATEGY

Exiting_your_business_always_hard.mht

Get_the_giants_attention_with_strategic_mergers.mht

Sale_just_par_for_the_course_-_exiting_your_business_the_right_way.mht

The_toughest_deal_is_last_-_the_right_exit_for_your_business.mht

There_is_no_roadmap_to_retirement_-_exit_planning_for_entrepreneurs.mht

Ready_to_answer_suitors_call_-_mergers_and_acquisitions_and_exit_planning_for_SMBs.mht

Brokers_take_emotion_out_of_sale_-_exit_planning.mht

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FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES

Balancing_legacy_with_future_-_taking_the_family_business.mht

Dont_let_your_firm_burn_like_Rome_-_running_the_family_business.mht

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GENERAL

Compete_report_ignores_small_firms.mht

Stimulus_packages_miss_the_mark.mht

Importance_of_bridging_the_GAAP_-_financial_statements_for_SMBs.mht

Want_your_own_business_really_-_entrepreneurs.mht

Applying_lessons_to_ventures_-_education-mentorship_for_entrepreneurs.mht

How_to_make_2012_your_most_prosperous_year_-_tips_for_SMBs.mht

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GOVERNANCE

Boards_can_give_valuable_contacts.mht

Success_is_as_good_as_your_board_-_thoughts_for_private_companies.mht

Who_can_business_owners_trust.mht

Why_you_may_need_a_mentor.mht

Four_friends_and_an_idea_-_starting_a_business_with_friends.mht

Seeking_a_little_help_from_your_friends_-_advisory_boards.mht

The_one_definition_of_a_good_board.mht

The_spoils_of_success_-_entrepreneurs_and_resource_planning.mht

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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, SELLING YOUR COMPANY

Acquirers_rules_of_engagement.mht

Finding_a_partner_when_the_playing_field_is_tilted.mht

Survival_of_the_fittest_-_mergers_and_acquisitions_in_a_downturn.mht

Get_the_giants_attention_with_strategic_mergers.mht

Ready_to_answer_suitors_call_-_mergers_and_acquisitions_and_exit_planning_for_SMBs.mht

Brokers_take_emotion_out_of_sale_-_exit_planning.mht

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RAISING CAPITAL & CAPITAL MARKETS

10_things_you_need_to_know_to_raise_venture_capital.mht

A_comfortable_debt_-_raising_the_right_capital_for_SMBs.mht

Angel_groups_fill_VC_void.mht

Angels_need_some_common_ground.mht

Angels-VC_race_will_go_to_the_swift.mht

Capital_moves_to_specialization.mht

Building_a_better_mouse_-_a_Dragons_Den_deal.mht

Defensibility_greenlights_cash_-_current_capital_markets_for_SMBs.mht

Grants_dont_fill_credit_gap.mht

Handouts_wont_get_equity_flowing.mht

Merchant_banks_come_with_risk.mht

Pros_and_cons_of_an_IPO.mht

Raising_cash_in_a_tight_market.mht

The_problem_with_other_peoples_money_-_venture_capital_and_government.mht

The_trouble_with_venture_capital.mht

There_is_no_free_lunch_-_riding_out_tight_capital_markets.mht

Lesson_for_VCs_is_simple--show_returns.mht

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STRATEGY

Canada_cachet_-_how_SMBs_should_market_it.mht

Is_your_business_open_or_closed.mht

Living_by_the_budget.mht

Profit_as_motive_must_not_be_passe.mht

Reaching_for_the_Olympic_rings_-_tips_for_SMBs.mht

Ready_your_business_plan_for_risk.mht

Small_firms_in_danger_of_becoming_too_cautious.mht

The_cloud_will_only_get_bigger_-_how_SMBs_should_play_it.mht

Things_to_consider_in_looking_at_open_vs_closed_business_models.mht

Time_to_switch_gears_-_playing_an_economic_recovery.mht

Tips_to_ease_pain_of_paying_tax_piper.mht

Too_much_caution_at_work.mht

Dont_go_from_liquid_to_liquidated_-_managing_cash_for_SMBs.mht

Eye_on_the_long_game_pays_off_-_strategy_in_a_tough_economy.mht

Flash_companies_changing_old_business_models.mht

Business_models_let_you_predict_the_present.mht

How_to_survive_the_tests_of_time_-_tips_from_a_veteran_entrepreneur.mht

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