Bridging Ecosystems: How Canadian Startups Can Thrive in North America
We're at capacity for this event, but you can join our founders & funders for coffee meetup with MaRS IAF on Wednesday, March 26th at 10:00am: https://lu.ma/76fbw6g1
Forum Ventures, in partnership with Osler, is bringing together a panel of top-tier investors and a seasoned founder who have successfully navigated fundraising in both Canada and the U.S.
This discussion will uncover key insights into cross-border investment, expansion strategies, and what it takes for Canadian startups to break into the broader North American market.
🗣 Featured Speakers:
Zach Johnston, Investor at 2048 VC
David Borcsok, Investor at Mucker Capital
Ibrahim Ashqar, Founder of Lumi AI
Victoria Leon, Hyde Park Venture Partners
Why Attend?
✅ Understand the key challenges and opportunities for Canadian startups expanding into the U.S.
✅ Learn from VCs actively investing on both sides of the border.
✅ Gain firsthand insights from a founder who has raised from investors in both markets.
✅ Network with key players in the Canadian and U.S. startup ecosystems.
AGENDA:
5:00–5:30 pm: Check-in and Networking
5:30–6:15 pm: Panel Discussion, Q&A, and Closing Remarks
6:15–7:00 pm: Networking and Closing
IDEAL GUESTS
Founders and investors focused on early-stage (pre-Series A) B2B SaaS.
APPROVED GUESTS
Application DOES NOT guarantee attendance. Spaces for this event are limited to maintain the quality of interactions and aim to ensure every participant receives optimum value. Register now - we hope to see you there.
Admitted guests will be notified via event approval (with a calendar invite).
NOTE: Invites are non-transferable. NO +1s (space is very intimate, and capacity is strictly enforced).
About Forum Ventures
Forum Ventures is the leading early-stage fund, program and community for B2B SaaS startups based in New York, San Francisco, and Toronto. Founded in 2014, we’re on a mission to make the B2B SaaS journey easier, more accessible and successful for early-stage founders. From our Studio to Accelerator to Pre-Seed programming, we have the resources and network to help founders navigate the early stages of their founder journey.
Forum is investing in 85+ SaaS companies this year. Pitch Us here.
About Osler
The Emerging and High Growth Companies Group at Osler is composed of individuals who are passionate about entrepreneurship and fostering the growth of early and growth stage ventures. The only EHG practice ranked as Band 1 in Chambers Canada for Startups & Emerging Companies, our team members are located across the country. They are eager to share their expertise and help maximize the development and long-term success of emerging companies.