Sidley partners Shane Goudey and Mathew Eapen had an insider segment (24:14-30:52) as part of a featured series on the Swimming with Allocators podcast hosted by Earnest Sweat, Founding Partner of Public School Ventures, and Alexa Binns, an angel investor and LP. Their segment discussed the evolving role of legal counsel in venture capital, emphasizing the importance of strategic partnership, business advisory, and trust in navigating complex market dynamics.
The full episode, “The Untapped Potential of Corporate Venture Capital in Canada” featured Paula Cruickshank, Senior Vice President of Fund Investments at BDC Capital, who discussed the Canadian venture capital landscape. The conversation highlighted the differences between Canadian and U.S. venture ecosystems, focusing on late-stage capital scarcity in Canada, the role of corporate venture capital, and the potential for quality IPOs. Paula emphasized the need for more limited partners (LPs) and diversity in fund management. She also reflected on the evolution of Canadian venture capital over the past decade and the opportunities for growth in sectors like climate tech.
