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The Advantages of the ABCA for Canadian Venture Capital, Private Equity and Startups

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Overview

Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions Bulletin

Venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) investors are highly selective regarding the portfolio companies they invest in.

No less diligence should be applied to choosing among the different corporate statutes available to regulate portfolio company governance. 

On this front the Alberta Business Corporations Act (ABCA) offers several advantages specifically aimed at the governance preferences of, and governance risks faced by, VC and PE investors. 

Moreover, given the mobility offered by Canadian corporate law, these advantages are available regardless of where in Canada the portfolio company is located or operates, whether Toronto or Vancouver, or Halifax or Calgary. 

For Canadian VC and PE investors, this provides a valuable risk mitigation tool.

For Canadian startups and founders, this provides a valuable fundraising strategy. 

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Authors

  • Perry Feldman, Partner | Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Calgary, AB, +1 403 261 5396, [email protected]
  • Brendan Sawatsky, Partner | Corporate/Commercial, Calgary, AB, +1 403 261 5506, [email protected]
  • Brad Schneider, Partner | Emerging Technology & Venture Capital, Corporate/Commercial, Calgary, AB, +1 403 261 5502, [email protected]
  • Jason Giborski, Partner | Emerging Technology & Venture Capital, Corporate/Commercial, Calgary, AB, +1 403 261 6154, [email protected]
  • Paul Blyschak, Counsel | Corporate/Commercial, Calgary, AB, +1 403 261 9465, [email protected]
Perry Feldman, Partner | Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions Perry Feldman Partner | Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions Calgary, AB +1 403 261 5396
Brendan Sawatsky, Partner | Corporate/Commercial Brendan Sawatsky Partner | Corporate/Commercial Calgary, AB +1 403 261 5506
Brad Schneider, Partner | Emerging Technology & Venture Capital, Corporate/Commercial Brad Schneider Partner | Emerging Technology & Venture Capital, Corporate/Commercial Calgary, AB +1 403 261 5502
Jason Giborski, Partner | Emerging Technology & Venture Capital, Corporate/Commercial Jason Giborski Partner | Emerging Technology & Venture Capital, Corporate/Commercial Calgary, AB +1 403 261 6154
Paul Blyschak, Counsel | Corporate/Commercial Paul Blyschak Counsel | Corporate/Commercial Calgary, AB +1 403 261 9465