OUR BLOG

Jun 28

Celebrating with Pride: An Interview with Byron Peart, Co-founder of Goodee

For Pride Month, we interviewed Byron Peart, Co-Founder at Goodee, to learn about his journey as a founder from the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

Apr 24

Supporting Black-Led Tech: A Key Pillar for A Positive Economic Outlook in Canada

While we have made significant progress in embracing our diversity, we recognize there is still a considerable journey ahead.

Apr 5

Celebrating International Women’s Month: A Conversation With Eghosa Omoigui, Founder of EchoVC

Discussing with EchoVC’s founder Eghosa Omoigui on tangible actions the industry should take to move the needle on closing the gender gap.

Jun 1, 2023

Human err(or) no more; Why we invested in Protexxa

Protexxa is primed to cater to the fast-growing shift in businesses towards cyber security.

Feb 28, 2023

How the investment ecosystem can celebrate Black History Month beyond February

Encouraging key actors of the investment ecosystem; both funds & founders, to celebrate Black History Month throughout the year.

Jan 27, 2023

2023: Making it a year of (accelerated) change

BKR Capital ended 2022 on a high note. We look back at our year, the successes and lessons learned, and our vision for 2023 moving forward.

Dec 9, 2022

Venture-Backable is (not) a grey area

We meet a lot of founders and have sat through countless pitch deck reviews and convos. Why do we invest in some, but not others?

Sep 29, 2022

Search Funds and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

Using the Search Fund model, aspiring entrepreneurs can fulfill their dreams of becoming business owners through acquisition.

Sep 2, 2022

Woveo: The Case for Fintech & Financial Inclusion

mIQ brings a digitized form of the rotational savings concept to the Canadian market.

Jul 27, 2022

Lessons From 1 Year of BKR Capital

The past year at BKR Capital has been an incredible journey of personal and professional learnings, a few of which we wanted to share.

Jun 29, 2022

Tips for founders preparing for their first investor pitch (before, during AND after)

All three stages require their own preparation and have specific takeaways for founders. Here are a few tips for the entire process.

Apr 27, 2022

How VCs can make an (intentional) commitment towards diversity like great leaders

Highlighting areas of action that can help VC firms make an intentional commitment toward diversity like great historical leaders.

Mar 30, 2022

Diversity is not a ‘soft’ topic; it is good business. Period.

Diversity is still viewed as a 'soft’ topic in most business dealings. We make a case for startups to view it as a 'hard' bottom-line issue.

Feb 25, 2022

Forerunner Friday: Meet Clinton and Carolyn Hosannah, Investors in BKR Capital

Highlighting Clinton and Carolyn Hosannah on their personal and professional journey, and being investors in BKR Capital.

Feb 25, 2022

Forerunner Friday: Highlighting Black Investors in Canada, Including Two of BKR Capital’s Own

Highlighting 2 Black Canadians VCs who have closed transactions with black-led startups, and 2 of the Black investors we have backing BKR.

Feb 18, 2022

Forerunner Friday: STEM’s Next Generation

Week Two of Forerunner Fridays focuses on those making their mark on the next generation in STEM.

Feb 11, 2022

Forerunner Fridays: Highlighting Achievements of Black Canadian Pioneers & The Next Gen In STEM & VC

Black History Month is a time to celebrate and honour the unique achievements of Black pioneers, innovators & torchbearers.

Jan 27, 2022

From BIC to BKR: Black Innovation Capital Is Now BKR Capital

A nod to history, this new name honours Mansa Abu Bakari II, the 14-century Malian Emperor who sailed to the Americas in 1311.

Jan 17, 2022

A First Year In Review: Reflections on 2021 and Objectives for 2022 for Black Innovation Capital

The turn of a new year is a chance to reflect on successes and lessons learned, as well as an opportunity to look towards the future.

Our Blog