March 2, 2008
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Q&A: Ventures West's David BerkowitzInterview with David Berkowitz on Cleantech investing in Canada - by Alistair Croll
December 26, 2007
Vancouver Sun - Technology Firms Branch Out
Article on the growing trend of BC technology companies spreading from the Lower Mainland to the Interior and throughout Vancouver Island - with quotes from David Berkowitz
October 26, 2007
Vancouver Sun - Eager investors eye future B.C. biotech breakthroughs
Article on investment opportunities in the BC biotech industry by Gillian Shaw - with comments from General Partner Ken Galbraith
October 1, 2007
OCRIRadio.com - September 2007 Podcast
Host Nathan Rudyk conducts interviews from the Ottawa Technology and Venture Summit – featuring Robin Axon, Ventures West Partner
September 5, 2007
Globe and Mail - Higher Risk, But Higher Reward
Article on investing in the alternative energy sector by Richard Blackwell – with comments from David Berkowtitz, General Partner
June 20, 2007
BioWorld Today - Is M&A The New IPO? Only For Some, Panel Says
Coverage on an M&A panel discussion at Bio Venture Forum East - with comments from Ken Galbraith, Venture Partner
June 13, 2007
San Francisco Chronicle - Big Jump in Venture-Backed IPOs
Article on the market for venture-capital-backed initial public offerings, with comments from Venture Partner Paul Kedrosky.
May 5, 2007
Vancouver Sun - Venture Capitalists See Profit in Greener Future
Article on VC investments in the Cleantech sector, with comments from General Partner David Berkowitz
April 26, 2007
Globe and Mail - Need Money?
An online discussion with General Partner David Berkowitz covering financing options for early stage companies.
March 28, 2007
Wall Street Journal - Canada's Tax Effort Gets Chilly Response in U.S.
Article on tax treaty amendments included in the recent Federal budget, with comments from Ventures West Chairman Robin Louis.
March 1, 2007
Financial Post Magazine - A Green Company Struggles to Get Out of the Red
Article on green companies needing more than just a great idea to turn a profit, with comments from General Partner David Berkowitz
February 1, 2007
BC Business Magazine - Game Plan: Power to the People
Profile on Ventures West portfolio company Dabble DB
January 15, 2007
The Toronto Star - Ensuring Firms Respect Privacy
Robin Axon featured in the Toronto Star's Build a Business Challenge
October 31, 2006
Red Canary - The Entrepreneur in Residence
Mark Rudduck, Ventures West EIR is interviewed by Red Canary Online Magazine Editor Trevor Stafford
September 20, 2006
OCRIRadio.com - September 2006 Podcast
OCRIRadio.com co-hosts Jeffrey Dale and Nathan Rudyk explore Big Money venture capital (VC) as they talk to Ted Anderson, Managing General Partner of Ventures West.
April 28, 2006
San Francisco Chronicle - AIM grabbing Nasdaq business
U.S. companies find new investors on London market, with comments from General Partner David Berkowitz
March 1, 2006
BC Business - Your Call
How to Squeeze Cash From Your Local VC, by General Partner David Berkowitz
January 30, 2006
Investment Dealers' Digest - London's AIM Calls To US VC Community
London Stock Exchange's AIM has emerged as an aggressive alternative for venture capital firms angling for a public exit from their smaller portfolio companies.
January 3, 2006
Vancouver Sun - The Future May Be Now
The debate over whether Web 2.0 is the next big thing in how we conduct our online lives.
March 16, 2005
BioWorld Online - Facing Uncertainties, Planning Seen As Key To Product Process
Coverage of the Frost & Sullivan Executive Summit, with comments from Barry Allen, EIR
October 20, 2004
Globe and Mail - How to Sell Your Idea to the Money Men
Article on creating business plans, with comments from Barry Gekiere, General Partner
September 15, 2004
VentureWire Professional - Canadian VC Firm Ventures West Closes Eighth Fund With US$193M
Venture Capital Toronto
By Lisa Lacy 9/15/2004
September 15, 2004
Toronto Star - Ventures West raises $250 million
Total a venture-fund record in Canada-May signal comeback for ailing industry
April 02, 2004
PrivateEquityCentral.net - The Great White North May Be Green
Article on the private equity industry in Canada.
February 06, 2004
The Deal.com - Breathing easier
Clean-energy technology means more than wind farms these days.
November 11, 2003
Business in Vancouver - VC firm raises $158m
Ventures West says close to half of its new fund will go toward B.C.-based investments
November 04, 2003
CANOE ... cnews - A winning venture?
Capital firm eyes local IT investments
November 03, 2003
The Daily Deal - Ventures West Raises VC Fund
Coverage of the first closing of Ventures West 8.
October 27, 2003
Globe and Mail - Venture Capitalist Takes His Time
Profile on Ventures West President, Robin Louis. Written by Gordon Pitts.
October 15, 2002
Globe and Mail - "Don't Fumble Our Lead"
Article written by David Berkowitz, Vice President of Ventures West, on Vancouver's fuel cell technology cluster.