| June 22, 2010 - Impact of Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on VenGrowth Labour-Sponsored Funds |
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| May 27, 2010 - VenGrowth Funds pleased to Announce Definitive Agreement with SonoSite Inc. to Acquire Portfolio
Company VisualSonics Inc. |
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| May 7, 2010 - VenGrowth Adds New Investment Discipline |
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| December 18, 2009 - VenGrowth I and VenGrowth II Funds announce completion of B.C. continuance and dividend payment date |
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| December 15, 2009 - VenGrowth I and VenGrowth II Funds announce shareholder approval of B.C.
continuance and distribution amounts |
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| November 26, 2009 - VenGrowth Advanced Life Sciences Fund moves to an annual distribution policy and ceases weekly
redemptions to preserve shareholder value |
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| Octobert 22, 2009 - VenGrowth Advanced Life Sciences, VenGrowth Traditional Industries and
VenGrowth III Funds announce no further subscriptions for Class A shares |
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| August 20, 2009 - VG Partners ranks as one of world’s top 100 VC Funds |
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| August 1, 2009 - First Asset completes purchase of Criterion Investments |
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| June 24, 2009 - VenGrowth life sciences firm, Interface Biologics, featured in the Globe and Mail. |
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| December 9, 2008 - VenGrowth I and VenGrowth II Funds move to an annual distribution policy and cease weekly redemptions to preserve shareholder value. |
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| December 4, 2008 - VG Partners backs creation of one of the world’s biggest freshwater fish processors. |
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| October 30, 2008 - VenGrowth Funds invest in Party Packagers – Canada’s biggest chain of party stores. |
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| October 29, 2008 - VenGrowth Funds successfully exit investment in Focus Group. |
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| October 17, 2008 - VenGrowth I Fund to be capped to new investments. |
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| May 14, 2008 - VenGrowth appoints CIBC Mellon as custodian for Funds |
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| March 11, 2008 - VenGrowth Funds Invest in OnCorp Direct Inc. |
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| February 19, 2008 - VenGrowth achieves solid rate of return from early exit of McCowan investment |
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| February 4, 2008 - VenGrowth adds experienced business leaders to Traditional Industries Advisory Board |
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| January 15, 2008 - VenGrowth recoups investment in MPI Packaging ahead of schedule |
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| January 9, 2008 - VenGrowth Funds invest in Great Lakes Fish Corporation |
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| December 20, 2007 - VenGrowth welcomes Ontario Government move to support vital retail venture capital sector |
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| November 30, 2007 - VenGrowth Asset Management recognized for marketing excellence at 2007 Canadian Investment Awards |
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| August 23, 2007 - VenGrowth Asset Management expands coverage in B.C., Quebec and Atlantic Canada |
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| 2007/08/03 - VenGrowth Cash Management Fund material change |
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| 8/6/2007 - VenGrowth investee Espial completes successful IPO on Toronto Stock Exchange |
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| 2007/03/01 - VenGrowth Funds back Genesis Capital to acquire Ultramatic, supplier of hi-tech beds. VenGrowth investment supports succession plan for founders of Canada's largest adjustable bed company |
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| 2007/02/15 - VenGrowth Funds complete successful exit of Travelers Leasing investment following acquisition by Scotiabank. VenGrowth I and VenGrowth II Funds secure positive return including future contingent payment |
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| 2007/01/18 - VenGrowth Funds invest in amusement machine leader Starburst. Investment facilitates acquisition of entertainment company Playdium, creating one of North America's largest amusement machine operators. |
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| 2007/01/09 - VenGrowth Funds invest in tarpaulin innovator Roll-Tite Inc. Roll-Tite is a North American leader in the manufacturing and installation of patented tarp systems for flatbed trailer trucks. |
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| 2006/12/06 - Mature VenGrowth I Fund re-opened to existing Ontario shareholders. Eligible investors can "rollover" their original investment and generate the opportunity for immediate new tax credits of 30% in federal and Ontario tax credits. |
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| 2006/11/14 - VenGrowth Funds to successfully exit Travelers Leasing Investment following acquisition by Scotiabank. VenGrowth Traditional Industries Group demonstrates the benefit of equity upside alongside stable debt investments |
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| 2006/11/03 - VenGrowth Funds back entrepreneurs to acquire established oil and gas equipment specialist. Paintearth Energy Services Inc. is a leading manufacturer of surface and subsurface production equipment for the North American oil and gas industry |
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| 2006/10/31 - VenGrowth Funds structure successful exit of HED investment following acquisition by Western Financial Group |
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| 2006/09/21 - Canadian Business Owners Can Benefit From a 'Phased Exit' as Retirement Approaches. New VenGrowth Succession Planning Kit highlights the importance of carefully-planned business exit strategies for baby boomer entrepreneurs. |
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| 2006/08/28 - VenGrowth Funds successfully exit Quake Technologies investment following acquisition by AMCC |
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| 2006/08/22 - VenGrowth announces intention to re-open VenGrowth I Fund |
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| 2006/07/05 - VenGrowth welcomes expansion of Cytochroma's product line and commercial capability. Acquisition of Proventiv Therapeutics planned to help Canadian biotech company bring to market new treatments for chronic kidney disease and related disorders. |
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| 2006/03/27 - VenGrowth Funds number one choice for Ontario LSIF investors |
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| 2006/02/16 - VenGrowth Funds back entrepreneur to acquire custom merchandising system specialist McCowan Manufacturing Ltd. Established company manufactures display and merchandising systems for convenience stores located at gas service stations of Canada's leading petroleum companies |
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| 2006/02/07 - VenGrowth Funds provide private equity funding to exhaust solution specialist ACS Limited. Company leads development of emission control solutions for small engines impacted by North American environmental legislation |
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| 2006/02/02 - VenGrowth boosts Ottawa investment team with addition of two experienced tech specialists |
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| 2006/01/12 - VenGrowth portfolio company Axela Biosensors seals significant in-licensing deal with Kimberly-Clark. New technology will help advance Axela's diagnostic system to frontline healthcare market sooner |
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| 2006/01/06 - VenGrowth Funds invest in Targanta Therapeutics. Targanta to develop and commercialize late-stage antibiotic for the treatment of hospital based bacterial infections |
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| 2005/12/15 - VenGrowth Advanced Life Sciences Fund completes first exit with Cita Neuropharmaceuticals acquisition |
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| 2005/11/21 - VenGrowth Funds Back-Office Conversion Successfully Completed |
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| 2005/11/18 - VenGrowth Fund to successfully exit Cita NeuroPharmaceuticals investment following acquisition by Vernalis. Significant first exit for VenGrowth Advanced Life Sciences Fund focused on later-stage opportunities in burgeoning Canadian life sciences market |
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| 2005/10/19 - VenGrowth Funds provide $10.5 million in private equity funding to corrugated plastic packaging leader Numatech. Investment includes loan plus significant equity stake in established company. |
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| 2005/10/03 - VenGrowth Responds to Government's Continuation of LSIF Tax Credit |
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| 2005/08/29 - VenGrowth Funds Respond to Provincial Announcement Regarding LSIF Tax Credits |
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| 2005/07/21 - VenGrowth Funds provide $3.4 million in private equity funding to product sample pack specialist Samplex. Capital used to partner with former general manager in the acquisition of established business |
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| 2005/06/22 - VenGrowth Funds exit investment in Lakeport Brewing Corporation following successful initial public offering |
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| 2005/06/16 - VenGrowth Funds provide $4.3 million in private equity funding to custom PET plastic bottle manufacturer MPI Packaging Inc.Subordinated loan enables established company to finance additional machinery to meet customers' growing demand |
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| 2005/04/29 - VenGrowth Funds announce new fund administrators |
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| 2005/04/26 - VenGrowth partners with antibiotic company advancing the fight against deadly infection C.difficile. ActivBiotics compound has unique potency against disease that has plagued Canada in recent years |
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| 2005/04/05 - VenGrowth Funds top choice once more as LSIF investors select private equity leadership this RRSP season |
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| 2005/02/02 - VenGrowth closes new $40 million private equity institutional fund. Leading institutional investors bank on VenGrowth for mezzanine financing expertise |
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| 2005/01/06 - VenGrowth Funds invest in value beer leader Lakeport Brewing Corporation. Financing helps celebrated entrepreneur Teresa Cascioli become majority shareholder of Hamilton-based brewery |
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| 2004/12/14 - VenGrowth portfolio company signs groundbreaking deal with biotech giant. VenGrowth Advanced Life Sciences Fund celebrates Trillium's major licensing agreement. |
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| 2004/11/23 - VenGrowth Funds invest $4 million in established printing company Central Ontario Web. Capital used to purchase successful business alongside experienced co-investor. |
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| 2004/11/15 - Final week for new investors in Canada's largest labour sponsored venture capital fund. Maturing VenGrowth II portfolio will be capped after Friday, November 19, 2004 to maximize long-term return potential. |
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| 2004/10/27 - VenGrowth backs the next wave of technology for "smart" medical devices with Interface Biologics investment. Toronto company's novel technology enables manufacturers to attach therapeutic properties to common medical devices. |
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| 2004/10/20 - VenGrowth Funds provide $5 million in private equity funding to insurance specialist Focus Group Inc. Subordinated loan enables company to service demand for repatriation of surplus insurance assets. |
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| 2004/10/05 - VenGrowth Launches Third Highly Diversified Flagship Labour Sponsored Fund - VenGrowth III. Tax-advantaged Fund will invest using equity and debt in Canadian technology, traditional industries and life sciences companies. |
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| 2004/09/21 - VenGrowth Funds invest $10 million in Furniture Specialist Comtrad. Deal represents second investment for VenGrowth Traditional Industries Fund. |
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| 2004/07/08 - VenGrowth Traditional Industries Fund Completes First Investment.CrossOff Inc. financing to generate monthly interest to the Fund and offer growth potential. |
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| 2004/04/14 - VenGrowth Funds Celebrate Seventh Consecutive Fundraising Triumph. Shareholders expected to benefit from continued capital support as numerous portfolio companies become candidates for profitable exit events |
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| 2004/03/22 - VenGrowth Provides Private Equity Funding To Network Testing Specialist. Financing to help Navtel develop next generation of test solutions for multi-billion dollar telecommunications market |
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| 2004/03/17 - VenGrowth Provides $6 Million In Private Equity Funding To Two Canadian Technology Companies.Trigence and Opalis well positioned in the fast-growing “on-demand” computing market. |
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| 2004/02/24 - VenGrowth Announces $8 Million Investment In Leading Canadian Biotech Company. Financing to fuel Aegera’s dedication to extending and enhancing the lives of cancer patients. |
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| 2004/02/19 - VenGrowth Funds Provide $20 Million In Private Equity Funding To Two Later-Stage Companies. Kadmus Pharmaceuticals and Futurecom to benefit from financing and strategic support from VenGrowth. |
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| 2004/01/30 - Canada’s Largest Labour Sponsored Fund to Close to New Investors following RRSP Season. VenGrowth II to be capped to maximize long-term returns for investors. |
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| 2004/01/27 - VenGrowth 2003 Investment Leader In Emerging Canadian Companies. Third straight year of $160 million-plus investment in attractively valued SME sector. |
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| 2004/01/20 - Manitoba Launch Completes National Extension Of Retail VenGrowth Funds. VenGrowth's LSIFs now availabe to Canadian investors coast-to-coast. |
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| 2003/12/17 - VenGrowth Announces Prospectus Amendments. Changes in anticipation of amendments to generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) affecting all labour sponsored investment funds (“LSIFs). |
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| 2003/11/24 - VenGrowth Launches Conservative Private Equity Alternative Focused On The Heart of Canadian Business. VenGrowth Traditional Industries Fund invests using debt instruments to offer investors capital preservation and growth potential this RRSP season. |
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| 2003/07/24 - VenGrowth Technology Advisory Board Lands Telecommunications Veteran. AT&T Executive Michael Antieri to Advise VenGrowth Investment Team. |
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| 2003/07/02 - VenGrowth Invests In Potential Breakthrough Cancer Cure. LymphoSign Developing Smarter, Gentler Chemotherapeutic. |
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| 2003/06/19 - VenGrowth Makes Investment In AirIQ. Company specializes in wireless fleet management for commercial vehicle fleets. |
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| 2003/06/12 - Dr. T. Forcht Dagi Newest Member of VenGrowth Scientific Advisory Board. Prominent Life Sciences Expert to Advise Leading Venture Capital Manager. |
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| 2003/05/06 - VenGrowth Invests $3.3 Million In Axela Biosensors Inc. Cutting-edge optical biosensors have wide applications in diagnostics, proteomics. |
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| 2003/04/23 - VenGrowth Announces Investment Of $2.8 Million In Bistro. High-growth Firm Specializes in Intelligent Restaurant Management Systems. |
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| 2003/04/02 - VenGrowth The Clear Leader In Labour Sponsored Investment Fund Sales. Popular Venture Capital Funds Defy Dampened Sales Trends. |
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| 2003/03/24 - VenGrowth Announces Investment In Zelos Therapeutics. Firm Revolutionizing Osteoporosis Treatment Secures $14 million in Financing. |
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| 2003/03/13 - Graham McBride Joins VenGrowth Capital Partners. Mezzanine Financing Expert is a Key Addition to Leading Canadian Venture Capital Firm. |
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