Alberta’s primary association for venture capital, private equity, angel investors and others interested in furthering the industry in Alberta
WHAT WE DO

VENTURE EXPERIENCES
Networking events designed to facilitate introductions, connections and greater deal flow among VC industry players.

ADVOCACY
The VCAA advocates on behalf of its members by liaising with government and regulatory bodies.

MEMBER RESOURCES
Professional development opportunities and insights through which our members can better understand VC industry trends.
2024 VCAA Ski Conference Recap video
Anticipating another sold-out event, the conference will unite prominent venture capitalists, limited partners, strategic investors, tech industry leaders, and sponsors from both Canada and the United States. Registration is an exclusive opportunity byinvitation-only, allowing you to connect and engage in invaluable sessions and presentations
What a fantastic open-dialogue Governance Workshop at Osler's Calgary Office!
Huge thanks to Michael Grantmyre and Shawn Abbott for leading such a thought-provoking session at our first in-person lunch and learn.
A big thank you to our sponsors; Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), Inovia Capital, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP for their support in making this happen.
We surfaced key topics that deserve deeper discussion, and we’ll be creating more opportunities to do this in the future.
It was an unforgettable Friday at the VCAA Horseback Riding Event at Anchor D Ranch in Turner Valley!
A huge thank you to our sponsor, Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), for making this event possible, and to the amazing wranglers who ensured everyone had a safe and enjoyable experience. 🐎
And thank you to everyone who joined us – your presence made it even more memorable! We’re looking forward to continuing to create these special moments and strengthening connections within our VC community.
A few founders and investors in town now have some new boxing tricks 😉 Thanks to everyone who came out to the ‘Want to Punch a VC?’ event, hosted by the Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) and sponsored by CIBC Innovation.
Pickleball Social EventWe had our first VCAA Pickleball Social☀️ A couple of hours of outdoor with great company and some friendly competition! Here's to more memorable gatherings like this!
In this session, you'll discover:
✅ Essential metrics for assessing B2B digital health solutions
✅ Strategies for benchmarking against industry standards and competitors
✅ Tips for optimizing digital health offerings based on data-driven insights
✅ Real-world case studies showcasing successful metric-driven optimization
Anticipating another sold-out event, the conference will unite prominent venture capitalists, limited partners, strategic investors, tech industry leaders, and sponsors from both Canada and the United States. Registration is an exclusive opportunity by invitation-only, allowing you to connect and engage in invaluable sessions and presentations
On January 17th, Alberta Female Founders, Funders, and Fortifiers (ABF4) is hosting a Founders Summit at Platform Calgary. This founder-focused event plans to give tactile advice for founders building their businesses through a keynote speech by the51 and a panel of experts sharing insights on what to anticipate in 2024. Afterward, founders will attend 4 immersive breakout sessions, led by experts with a collective experience of over 120 years at successful Calgary startups, where they will delve into topics such as People Leadership, Sales Expansion, Scaling Operations, Product, Finance, Marketing Leadership, and Emotional Intelligence.
Please register with the link below: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/abf4-founder-summit-tickets-759826791387?aff=oddtdtcreator
Giving Back with CUPS & VCAA
A heartfelt thanks to CEO Carlene Donnelly and the CUPS Calgary AB team for hosting us this week. Wrapping gifts for children in need was not only fulfilling but also an eye-opening experience. Witnessing the impact CUPS makes on over 10,000 Calgarians annually was truly inspiring. Grateful for this opportunity to give back and looking forward to future collaborations!
The VCAA Horse Polo event in the Rocky Foothills of Alberta was pure magic! Surrounded by breathtaking scenery and wonderful company, it was an unforgettable experience. From the skilled Argentinian polo players to the camaraderie among attendees, every moment was a treasure. Here's to more memorable gatherings like this! 🐎🍁