In-Person

Canadian Private Capital Investment School

Invest in your career with the premier management program for private capital professionals. Learn from top industry players and network with other emerging leaders in VC and PE.

(4.7/5)

Average Participant Rating

Rating based on the standardized participant surveys submitted at program completion

Price

$9,990 CAD

Winter Session
fees icon $9,990 CAD

Program fee includes meals and materials. Program fees are tax exempt.

date icon March 17 - Friday, March 21, 2025
In-Person
clock icon 5 days
locationicon Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Donald K. Johnson Centre

Purpose and Impact

Rapid growth across Canada’s venture capital and private equity investment sectors is creating countless opportunities for rising investment professionals. The Canadian Private Capital Investment School enables the mindset and knowledge-building you’ll need to thrive in the complex world of private capital investment management.

Delivered in partnership with the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), this specialized program prepares emerging and aspiring fund managers, institutional investors, angels, and professional service providers with the advanced capabilities to navigate disrupting trends and modern challenges in the industry. Featuring case studies, fireside discussions with industry experts, peer networking opportunities, personalized guidance from Investors in Residence, and an applied capstone learning project, the program offers an intensive development experience tailored to the specific needs of professional investors.

CVCA members are eligible for a 25-per-cent discount on program fees. 

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Purpose and Impact

Participant Profile

The Canadian Private Capital Investment School is designed for early- and established-career professionals—including those moving towards more senior roles—in the Canadian venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) sectors; you are seeking to develop advanced perspectives on leadership and strategy. Applicants should have prior experience in applying and understanding basic investment and financial principles.

Participants commonly include associates, analysts, and directors in VC and PE, as well as entrepreneurs seeking funding, institutional and family fund investment managers, angel investors, professional service providers, and government economic development officials.

Learning Outcomes

Expanding your view of the investment process

  • Explore a variety of approaches to sourcing deals, learning directly from industry professionals.
  • Gain a broader understanding of the role of Private Capital (VC and PE) in the Canadian economy, specifically in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Preparing to lead the future of investment

  • Set yourself and your firm apart with a future-oriented approach reflecting the latest research in ESG, EDI, governance, negotiations, and leadership.
  • Explore current topics like sustainability, impact investment, and the state of the industry — chosen based on the make-up and interests of your unique CPCIS cohort.
  • Build a deep understanding of profound contemporary challenges in the investment industry and plan to navigate future disruptions for your firm.

Tackling real-world opportunities

  • Apply your learning directly to a real-life capstone project throughout the program. Receive feedback from industry experts and Investors in Residence on your thought processes, deal structure, and rationale.
  • Create a network of peer support with like-minded, growth-oriented private capital professionals.

How You Learn

The Canadian Private Capital Investment school is deeply experiential, featuring interactive sessions with top VC and PE industry experts from across Canada. Facilitated by expert faculty from Ivey Business School, our real-world approach to learning helps you develop tangible skills and accelerate your career in private capital.

Learn more about the Ivey Experience
Expert Faculty Led Sessions
Expert Faculty Led Sessions
Ivey Case Method
Ivey Case Method
Peer Learning Teams
Peer Learning Teams
Industry Guests
Industry Guests

Return on Investment

  • Earn a credential from Ivey Business School. Your Canadian Private Capital Investment School digital badge is linked to a unique URL, allowing you to showcase your advanced level of proficiency in online profiles.
  • Build connections with emerging professionals in the industry, along with top-tier leaders at Canada's best VC and PE firms.
  • Form lifelong connections with peers through learning and social events. As an alum of the Ivey Academy, you’ll join a network of more than 10,000 savvy professionals from across all industries and sectors.
  • Receive discounts on select programs, exclusive event invitations, and curated collections of thought leadership and research from Ivey Business School.
  • Develop and retain a pipeline of future leaders in your VC or PE firm.
  • Equip your next generation of emerging leaders with holistic, future-oriented perspectives on critical issues like ESG, sustainability, and inclusive leadership.
  • Create lasting connections and potential deal flow across other leading firms in the Canadian Private Capital Investment sector.
  • Complete a capstone project and apply your learning to real-world challenges and opportunities in your organization.

Industry Guests

Matthew Leibowitz
Matthew Leibowitz

Managing General Partner at Plaza Ventures + Quayside Venture Partners

Scott MacDonald
Scott MacDonald

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, McRock Capital

Prashant Matta
Prashant Matta

Partner, Panache Ventures

Alison Nankivell
Alison Nankivell

Senior Vice President, Fund Investments and Global Scaling, Business Development Bank of Canada

Ryan Szainwald
Ryan Szainwald

Managing Partner, Private Equity, Brookfield Asset Management

Damien Steel
Damien Steel

CEO, Deep Sky

Isaac Olowolafe
Isaac Olowolafe

Founder & General Partner, Dream Maker Ventures

John Cassidy
John Cassidy

Managing Director Canada, SVG Ventures | THRIVE

Jamie Cartwright
Jamie Cartwright

Partner, Novacap

Ryan Unruch
Ryan Unruch

Partner, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Tricia Witty
Tricia Witty

Managing Director, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Richard Thomas
Richard Thomas

Managing Director, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Shayn Diamond
Shayn Diamond

Partner at Whitecap Venture Partners

Jamie Stiff
Jamie Stiff

Managing Director

Participant Testimonials

I found the program a great way to connect with other Canadian colleagues in VC, learn from some of the well-known industry professionals, and keep abreast of new developments in the industry. And of course, source deals!

Maria Nsouli, Director - Impact Investment Fund, BMO Capital Markets

I have no doubt that the people I shared this experience with will continue to be part of my network going forward. I will encourage my company to send every member of our team to this program.

Amie Phinney, Senior Director, adMare BioInnovations

The strength of the Ivey faculty, coupled with the expertise of senior industry guests from the CVCA, has provided a fantastic week. I would recommend it for any stage of one's career.

Shane Magee, CEO, Sugar Maple Capital

CPCIS provided me with an opportunity to reflect on my trajectory in the industry, along with the skills, tools, and network I’ll need to get to that next level in my career. I'm looking forward to keeping in touch with everyone.

Alex Corrigan, Analyst, BDC Capital

The greatest value of the program, for me, was peer-to-peer interaction. The quality of the people in the room was phenomenal, and very valuable for me personally. I'll be taking a lot back to work.

John Cassidy, Managing Director Canada, SVG Ventures

Fees

$9,990 CAD

The program fee includes program materials, breakfast, and lunch. Participants are responsible for accommodations and meals outside of program hours. Program fees are tax-exempt. CVCA members are eligible for a 25-per-cent discount on program fees.

Applications must be submitted no later than 14 days before the start of the program.

FAQs

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On the program page, select 'Apply Now' and choose your preferred start date. Submit the program application form and select a payment method. A program advisor may contact you to discuss your eligibility for the program. Once your application is approved, you will be billed directly or receive an invoice. Payment of program fees is due within 30 days of receipt of invoice and no less than 15 days before the program start date.

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Organizations and participants in Canada may benefit from the Canada Job Grant or the Canada Training Credit to offset a portion of program fees. Visit our Funding Resources page to learn more.

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Seats in the Canadian Private Capital Investment School may be reserved for a limited time pending availability. Contact a program advisor to request a reservation. A program application must then be confirmed within 15 business days, and no less than 30 days before the program start date.