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SUMMARY:BC Business House
DESCRIPTION:The world is coming to Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada in 2026\nVancouver will host seven FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches between June 13 and July 7\, 2026.\nThe largest soccer tournament in history is expected to bring together millions of people across North America—including business leaders\, investors\, delegations\, and key opinion leaders. British Columbia (B.C.) is intentionally leveraging this global convergence to advance trade\, attract investment\, and accelerate commercial partnerships. Business and government leaders from British Columbia invite you to explore investment and economic opportunities at BC Business House during the tournament. \nInviting Business Leaders and Investors\nBC Business House is designed for senior business leaders\, investors\, companies\, founders\, and organizations actively pursuing commercial opportunities in British Columbia and priority global markets. \nWhether you are a local or international business leader looking to unlock opportunities in B.C. or abroad\, an investor seeking stable\, competitive\, and future-focused opportunities\, a Canadian company interested in exporting\, scaling\, or forming global partnerships\, or an organization supporting commercial engagement\, BC Business House provides a structured platform to connect\, explore\, and advance commercial discussions. Join us at BC Business House. \nAbout BC Business House\nLaunched by the Government of British Columbia\, BC Business House is the hub to advance trade\, attract investment\, and showcase B.C.’s key sectors and opportunities. \nRegister to join us at the Vancouver Convention Centre and access a dedicated space for business meetings\, meeting hosting\, and programmed events aligned with trade and investment objectives during the tournament. \nDiscover B.C.’s key industries through curated Sector Showcases. Connect with business leaders\, government partners\, investors\, and existing and potential customers to explore opportunities and advance commercial connections. Participate in targeted sector briefings\, followed by facilitated engagement with global and domestic leaders. \nWe also offer meeting and collaboration spaces for business engagement\, match viewing\, and additional programming. BC Business House is structured to move beyond introductions—supporting deal exploration\, partnership development\, and investment decision making while global leaders are convened in Vancouver. Score business wins during your tournament visit with us! \nSector showcase event schedule\nJune 12\, Friday – Tourism\nJune 17\, Wednesday – Energy*\nJune 19\, Friday – Life Sciences\nJune 23\, Tuesday – Mining*\nJune 25\, Thursday – Technology\nJune 30\, Tuesday – Agriculture & Food\nJuly 6\, Monday – Trade & Logistics Infrastructure\n*In collaboration with Invest in Canada
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/bc-business-house/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre\, 1055 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Startup Seminar Series: Financials Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Pieter Dorsman\, Director at Angel Forum\, as he walks you through the financial questions startups are often asked by investors and advisors. This session will help Round 3 companies to build a stronger submission in the New Ventures BC Competition\, and is also open to all startups.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/startup-seminar-series-financials-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:2026 NVBC Golf Tournament and Social
DESCRIPTION:⛳ Join us and our community for a fun day on the course at Riverway Golf Course! \n​Register as a foursome or sign up individually — all skill levels are welcome. This casual\, social tournament will follow Texas Scramble rules\, making it a great opportunity to connect\, play\, and enjoy the day together. \n​🎟️ Your tournament registration includes: \n\n\n​⛳ 18 holes of golf \n\n\n​🍽️ Dinner \n\n\n​🏆 Prizes \n\n\n​🚙 1/2 shared power cart \n\n\n​🐦 Early Bird pricing is available until June 19. Be sure to register early! \n​🕜 Tee times begin at 1:30 PM. Golfers will be notified of their assigned tee time in advance. \n​⚠️ Space is limited to just 28 spots\, so registration will be first come\, first served. \n​💳 Payment Information\nPayment will be arranged through New Ventures BC. Please email admin@newventuresbc.com to arrange payment by credit card\, or send an e-transfer to the same email address. Please include your name with the payment so it can be properly tracked.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/2026-nvbc-golf-tournament-and-social/
LOCATION:Riverway Golf Course & Driving Range
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Traction\, Trajectory & Target ROI Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Traction\, Trajectory & Target ROI Workshop\n​Brought to you by Sales Primer & VANTEC Angel Network. \n​Join Chris Stairs and Colin McWhinnie for this 2-hour high-impact session for founders preparing to raise capital—and needing to show investors the right numbers\, not just a compelling story. \n$50 for a 2-hour intensive presentation \nFREE for VANTEC presenters – promo code provided \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister For Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​What You’ll Learn\n​This interactive webinar breaks down exactly what investors look for: \n\n\n​Credible traction metrics; \n\n\n​A defensible growth trajectory; and \n\n\n​A clear path to return on investment. \n\n\n​You’ll learn how to present your milestones\, economics\, and growth assumptions in a way that stands up to scrutiny and builds confidence. \n​This isn’t about polishing your pitch—it’s about aligning your story with the financial signals investors actually use to make decisions. \n​Who this is for\n​This session is designed for early-stage founders currently fundraising (or about to). \n​This session will help you communicate with clarity\, back your claims with the right data\, and give investors a reason to lean in. \n​About your instructors\n​Chris Stairs is a sales and commercialization expert. He has supported the commercialization of North American ventures across a broad range of sectors including construction management software\, e-learning\, workplace hygiene\, therapeutic apparel\, industrial automation\, event technologies\, and bio-innovation. Chris has worked for global brands such as the Olympics\, FIFA\, NBA\, and the MLS. \n​Colin McWhinnie is a seasoned entrepreneur\, advisor\, and sales strategist who has spent nearly two decades helping early-stage and growth-stage founders turn strong innovations into fundable\, scalable businesses. Colin specializes in guiding founders through the financial\, sales\, and funding models required to attract investors with clarity\, confidence\, and credibility. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister For Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​Looking for More Support?\n​We’re offering 2 sessions to help make sure your numbers stand up to investor scrutiny\, both in your Financial Model and in your Pitch Presentation. \n​$395 – Financial Model & Due Diligence Prep – Work with Chris to define the core drivers of your business with a structured 9-point “Number Narrative” and translate them into a clear\, defensible financial story. Contact: chris@salesprimer.ca \n​$195 – Pitch Review: Traction\, Trajectory & Target ROI – Work with Colin to test your pitch against what investors actually look for and walk away with a sharper\, more credible pitch. Contact: colin@salesprimer.ca
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Frictionless Due Diligence Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Due Diligence Workshop\n​Brought to you by FutureStandard and VANTEC Angel Network. \n​Join David Steinley\, fractional CFO and CPA\, and Aaron Stuart\, investor with WUTIF Capital\, for this practical 2-hour session to learn what to expect in due diligence and how to build an investor-ready data room that signals professionalism\, builds trust\, and removes friction from your next fundraise. \n$50 for a 2-hour intensive presentation \nFREE for VANTEC presenters – promo code provided \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​What you’ll learn\n​We’ll cover an investor’s perspective on due diligence\, as well as what a data room is\, why it matters\, and how to get started building yours. \n​You’ll see real examples and leave with tools you can use immediately. \n​You’ll walk away with\n\n\n​A curated list of priority data room files; \n\n\n​A clear process to get you started; \n\n\n​A peek into due diligence best practices; and \n\n\n​Insight into what matters to investors. \n\n\n​What founders are saying\n​”David\, this was hands down one of the most helpful and informative I have attended. Thank you for the 201 on data rooms\, this was awesome.” \n​”An investor said to me the other day that never in his 15 years investing in startups has he seen a data room as organized and thorough as mine.” \n​”Having everything prepared means we can not only move fast\, but with confidence because we’ve already thought through 90%+ of the questions that will get asked.” \n​Who this is for\n​This session is designed for early-stage tech founders raising their first or second round of capital within the next year. \n​It’s relevant no matter if you’re raising from angels\, VCs\, corporates\, governments\, or debtors. \n​About your instructor\n​David Steinley is a fractional CFO specializing in due diligence and fundraising support for early-stage companies. He’s worked with more than 30 startups across biotech\, cleantech\, agtech\, and software\, supporting over $28M in capital raised. David has also led webinars and hands-on workshops on data rooms and investor diligence for more than 500 founders across British Columbia\, Alberta\, and Ontario. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister For Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​Looking for More Support?\n​We’ve created a Data Room Template Pack for you to go from blank page to fundraise-ready in a fraction of the time. \n​The pack includes 13 investor-ready templates\, investors’ perspectives on what matters\, step-by-step instructions for you (or your AI) to follow\, and a fully worked example to model from — All for less than an hour with your lawyer.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:The Lydium Exchange - Networking Event for Clean Tech Startups
DESCRIPTION:​At the Lydium Exchange\, we’re creating a space for the people innovating in hard tech and clean tech for an evening of real talk\, light bites and climate-forward connection. \n​The Lydium Exchange is proud to be part of PNW Climate Week\, joining climate-conscious individuals across the Pacific Northwest in raising awareness\, planning for the future\, and taking actionable steps to protect our planet. \n​What to expect:\nAn evening with founders\, investors\, government employees\, engineers and service providers all aligned around one goal: creating a more sustainable future for the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Expect light snacks\, a beverage\, and the kind of conversations that actually move the needle. \n​This event is for you if… \n\n\n​You’re an industrial or clean tech startup founder looking to hang out with your peers in the climate tech space \n\n\n​You’re an investor curious about what’s emerging at the intersection of industry and sustainability \n\n\n​You’re a government employee\, engineer\, or service provider who believes your work can\, and should\, reflect your climate values \n\n\n​You simply believe the world needs more people building with the planet in mind \nIf you’re an industrial or cleantech startup founder or team member and would like to highlight your company to the crowd send us an email at marina.vairo@lydium.ca\nWe want to know who you are\, how you’re making a climate impact and what you need from the community to grow! \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to share your information with the event organizers\, PNW Climate Week\, and Climatebase / the Climate Week Network. You may receive updates from these organizations\, and can opt out at any time in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/the-lydium-exchange-networking-event-for-clean-tech-startups/
LOCATION:Please Beverage Co\, 222 W 5th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Y 1J4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Ask an Angel: The Importance of a Financial Model
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Ask an Angel\, our monthly virtual investor office hours series presented in collaboration with VANTEC. From April through September\, founders will have the opportunity to connect directly with an experienced angel investor\, gain practical fundraising insights\, and ask candid questions in an interactive online setting. \nOur fourth session takes place on Thursday\, July 30 at 11 AM PDT and will focus on The Importance of a Financial Model. \nLed by VANTEC’s CEO\, Aaron Stuart\, this session will explore why a strong financial model matters\, what investors expect to see\, and how founders can use financial projections to tell a compelling growth story. \nAaron will begin with a short 10–15 minute presentation\, followed by an open AMA-style discussion where participants can ask questions related to fundraising\, financial models\, and working with angels. \nRegister Now \nAbout Our Angel: Aaron Stuart\nAaron is the CEO of VANTEC Angel Network\, where he connects angel investors with high-potential startups across the province. Additionally\, he serves as COO of WUTIF Capital and previously held leadership roles at FrontFundr. With extensive experience in angel investing\, fundraising\, and capital formation\, Aaron brings valuable insight into what investors look for and how founders can position themselves for successful funding conversations.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/ask-an-angel-the-importance-of-a-financial-model/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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