We believe destiny brings one opportunities and fate is what one chooses to do with those opportunities. In the Canadian startup scene, we have seen a huge exodus of talent and innovation over the years. With record amounts of investment into Canada’s technology sector, past year’s hype was taking companies public or reaching unicorn status – seemingly “destiny.” However, most founders and early investors choose to setup, scale, sell and cash out; mostly to foreign buyers. Some incentives to this approach include foreign experienced investors; access to new customers, markets, talent; industry-specific management expertise. Incentives offered domestically heavily rely on funding by taxpayers; regulation of resources and intellectual property; infrastructure around capital funding and private equity. These are some tough choices to make for founders and early investors. There is no denying that most if not all startups end up in an exit at some stage — through a takeover, a merger or an IPO. How the exit takes effect is a matter of choice or “fate.” If the ideal destiny is to see Canadian companies evolve from startup to market leader all while remaining Canadian-owned, controlled and headquartered, we need pioneers to fill the gaps. Private Equity has become one of the most efficient ways of investing in customer-loved companies that are close to home. In fact, recent research suggests that Private Equity provides better returns for investors and options for founders. If you consider yourself an investor with a focus on the Canadian market, reach out to us for opportunities.