Chill with VCs: Tech Startups & Frozen Treats
Join us during Toronto Tech Week for a scoop of something sweet and some great conversation.
Brightspark and Fika Ventures, in collaboration with Fasken Emerging Tech, are hosting a relaxed ice cream meetup for founders, VCs, and the tech community. The event will be the perfect opportunity to connect and exchange insights on the venture and tech landscapes from Claire Fauquier, Venture Partner at Brightspark (Toronto), and Arteen Arabshahi, General Partner at Fika Ventures (Los Angeles).
Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. on June 25 to connect, recharge, and enjoy a scoop on us!
Brightspark Ventures is a top performing Canadian early-stage venture firm, actively investing in exceptional entrepreneurs since 1999. They are known to partner early with founders, and to provide capital and support for the long run. Brightspark manages over $500M across traditional VC Funds, as well as under a syndicate investment model open to individual and non-institutional investors.
About Fika Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on B2B software startups, with an emphasis on pre-Series A companies. Our expertise spans vertical SaaS, fintech, commerce enablement, healthcare, and marketplaces, particularly those harnessing AI to drive innovation. We pride ourselves on a hands-on, collaborative approach, viewing ourselves as true partners in building your business—not the other way around.
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We are officially part of Toronto Tech Week 2025, a weeklong citywide collection of events to connect and celebrate the builders. June 23 → June 27, 2025 | torontotechweek.com.