Fundraising in 2026: Where the Money Is Going
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January 29, 2026
12:00 pm—2:00 pm
Life Sciences Innovation Hub
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Join us for the next Founders Lunch as we bring together four venture capitalists to share their outlook on the 2026 investment landscape. This candid panel discussion will explore shifting investor priorities, sectors attracting capital, evolving deal dynamics, and what founders need to know to raise in a more selective market. Whether you’re actively fundraising or planning your next raise, this session will offer practical insights into how VCs are thinking about risk, traction, and opportunity in the year ahead. What to expect: Key trends shaping venture investment in 2026 Where capital is flowing — and where it’s pulling back How founder expectations and fundraising strategies are evolving Q&A with experienced investors Panelists: Cheri Corbett, Partner at Pender Ventures Matt Wilson, Founder & Managing Director at Allied Venture Partners Peter Santosham, Executive Director at UCeed Funds, Innovate Calgary Bryan Slauko, Managing Partner at Metiquity Ventures Andrew Browne, Founder at Inflection Venture Partners - moderator
Join us for the next Founders Lunch as we bring together four venture capitalists to share their outlook on the 2026 investment landscape. This candid panel discussion will explore shifting investor priorities, sectors attracting capital, evolving deal dynamics, and what founders need to know to raise in a more selective market.
Whether you’re actively fundraising or planning your next raise, this session will offer practical insights into how VCs are thinking about risk, traction, and opportunity in the year ahead.
What to expect:
Key trends shaping venture investment in 2026
Where capital is flowing — and where it’s pulling back
How founder expectations and fundraising strategies are evolving
Q&A with experienced investors
Panelists:
Cheri Corbett, Partner at Pender Ventures
Matt Wilson, Founder & Managing Director at Allied Venture Partners
Peter Santosham, Executive Director at UCeed Funds, Innovate Calgary
Bryan Slauko, Managing Partner at Metiquity Ventures
Andrew Browne, Founder at Inflection Venture Partners - moderator
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