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Jan 22, 2010. Corporate Recruiters
Mixpo and Zeugma in Top 10 BC Venture Deals of 2009
Jan 13, 2010. techvibes
Calgary CleanTech Forum
Yaletown weighs in with ten cleantech investors speaking to entrepreneurs in growing Alberta market.
Jan 11, 2010. newmediabc
DigiBC announces an expanded board to promote global positioning
Steve Hnatiuk recruited to board of industry leaders building new BC Digital Media and Wireless Industry Association, DigiBC.
Jan 3, 2010. TechVibes
Update on BC's Digital Media People to watch in 2009
TechVibes concludes that throughout 2009 Yaletown partner Steve Hnatiuk "did his part to prove that Venture Capital is not broken in Canada".
Nov 29, 2009. Vancouver Sun
BC Fund of Funds commits $55M to 4 Venture Capital Funds
Yaletown Ventures II second closing brings total fund commitments to $95 million; BC Renaissance Capital Fund and other new limited partners participated in the second closing.
Oct 6, 2009. National Post
Cash-flush deal-makers return to the game
Article profiling Canadian VC activity. Yaletown and its syndicate partners have backed four new companies so far in 2009 with $11M, and six existing Yaletown companies with $34M in follow-on investment in the past 12 months
Oct 2, 2009. techvibes
20 Most Active Venture Capital Investors in Canada
Yaletown among the top five most active investors in Canada for 2009
Oct 1, 2009. techvibes
Banff Venture Forum kicks off by showing the money
Canada's leading technology blog calls out the top VC firms its readers should get to know
Sep 28, 2009. National Post
VCs Eye Practical and Specific
Yaletown Partner Steve Hnatiuk comments on application of consumer technologies in enterprise B2B markets
Jul 17, 2009. The Deal.com
Bootstraping VC
Yaletown GP Steve Hnatiuk comments on the positive development of new venture funding sources being established in several Canadian provinces
Apr 20, 2009. newnet
newnet investor profile: Kirk Washington, Yaletown Venture Partners
Kirk Washington discusses investing in Canadian cleantech, the difficulties in sourcing quality management, the prospects for Asia, and the advantages of targeting clean energy
Mar 23, 2009. Business in Vancouver
Cascadian capital connections
Having one corporate foot on either side of the Canada-U.S. border is proving to be a successful business model for Vancouver-Seattle hybrids
Feb 2009. Business in Vancouver
Giving Life: Venture capital boosts B.C. tech startups
Yaletown partner Steve Hnatiuk comments on the impact and importance of venture capital in British Columbia's economy.
Jan 6, 2009. TechVibes
Digital Media People to Watch in BC in 2009
Yaletown partner Steve Hnatiuk named to annual list of top 10 influencers & entrepreneurs.
Jan 2009. Canadian Venture Capital Association
Why Venture Capital Is Essential to the Canadian Economy
Landmark report on the impact of venture capital investment. Yaletown partner Steve Hnatiuk
on six-member project steering committee.
Dec 2008. Venture Capital Journal
Yaletown Going Strong in Tough Canadian Market
While some Canadian firms are scaling back, Yaletown nears $100M target.
Nov 2008. Financial Post, peHUB, The Deal.com, Vancouver Sun, Clean Tech Insight, etc...
Links to what the media is saying about the first closing of Yaletown Ventures II
Jul 8, 2008. Cascadia Capital Report
Insight & Perspective: IT Thought Leaders
Yaletown partner Mike Satterfield quoted as one of 10 information technology thought leaders in the Pacific Northwest publication from Seattle investment bank Cascadia Capital.
Apr 24, 2008. Edmonton Journal
Province discovers life beyond the oilpatch
The most likely co-investors in Alberta startups are smaller, Canadian-based VC firms such as Vancouver's Yaletown Venture Partners or Ventures West
Apr 2008. greenc3
Thought Leaders of the New Energy Economy
A shortlist of Pacific Northwest cleantech thought leaders "who tell the truth, even if it is inconvenient". Kirk Washington profiled.
Mar 2008. Banff Venture Forum
Kirk Washington appointed Energy Technology Chair for 10th Annual Banff Venture Forum
Leading Western Canadian venture investment forum appoints Washington as industry Chair and re-appoints Hnatiuk to Advisory Board.
Feb 22, 2008. Globe and Mail
The key to survival: 'Truly patient capital'
Cleantech is now a serious investment segment in Canada. Yaletown recognized in this article as one of the few funds in Canada that specialize in it.
Feb 21, 2008. Vancouver Sun
Searching for the 'new Club Penguin'
Fusion, a two-day Digital Media Venture Forum in Vancouver, attracts investors looking for the next big idea. Steve Hnatiuk quoted.
Feb 15, 2008. fundfindr.tv
Angel investor, mentor, and entrepreneur: Ralph Turfus on steps to success
During a web video interview, Ralph Turfus discusses the need for a realistic plan and why it's best to talk market not product
Feb 15, 2008. Puget Sound Business Journal
Out-of-state venture investments for WA clean-tech companies soar
Washington ranks third nationally for clean-tech deals but lacks local venture funds to lead the deals. With comments from Yaletown SLP Martin Tobias, founder of the NW Energy Angels.
Dec 24, 2007. CNet
Perspectives on the Year's Hot Topics
A look at the dominant tech themes of 2007 including alternative energy sources debate coming to the fore. Kirk Washington quoted.
Oct 25, 2007. Globe and Mail
"Green" proves to be a tough sell
Article on hesitancy among Canadian investors when it comes to early-stage cleantech with commentary on Yaletown being among the few venture funds that are serious
Oct 2, 2007. Greentech Media
Ballard's Babies - The Daddy of Fuel-Cells has spawned dozens of Cleantech Offspring
Detailed look at the birth of the cleantech industry in BC and beyond. Kirk Washington quoted and NxtGen mentioned
Sep 2007 issue. Venture Capital Journal
Canada's Currency Crunch
Article on the strength of the Canadian dollar creating challenges and opportunities for investors with comments from Steve Hnatiuk
Sep 2007 issue. Red Herring
North Country Gold
Cover story on the Canadian market with comments from Steve Hnatiuk on the attractiveness of the BC's unique cleantech and IT clusters
Sep 2007 issue. Business in Vancouver - Investment Guide 2007
Banking on Uncle Sam (PDF)
Article on BC's R & D strengths with comments from Steve Hnatiuk on the challenge and opportunities in a market that is still underserved by venture capital
Sep 19, 2007. Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association
CVCA Announces Board Appointments for 2007-2008 (PDF)
Yaletown co-founder and partner Steve Hnatiuk re-appointed to CVCA board of directors - continues active role on Tax Policy Committee.
Sep 18, 2007. Los Alamos National Laboratory News
Springboard event helps entrepreneurs
Yaletown cleantech expert Kirk Washington invited as a guest to assist Los Alamos research entrepreneurs with technology transfer from the lab to the early market
Aug 27, 2007. Red Herring
Canada's Hottest Start-Ups
Red Herring's top 10 watch list for Canada includes Yaletown cleantech portfolio company 6N Silicon and digital media portfolio company Mixpo
Aug 21, 2007. Business in Vancouver
Cogent Ideas
Serial entrepreneur Len Grenier is tackling his latest opportunity with some impressive management credentials & backing from angels and Yaletown
Jul 30, 2007. Red Herring
Thetus CEO Danielle Forsyth can see the forest for the trees
Profile on Portland based infrastructure and energy IT company Thetus, its early customers, its technology, & investment from Nth Power, In-Q-Tel, and Yaletown
Jul 24, 2007. Business in Vancouver
Re: Peet
Profile of Yaletown Special Limited Partner, Greg Peet.
Jul 19, 2007. CNet
Five dirty truths about clean technology
Kirk Washington writes about opportunity, myth, and reality in attempting to transform the fossil-fuel era in real time
Jul 16, 2007. The Toronto Star
Clean tech cluster emerging
Article on emerging cleantech solutions focussing on 6N Silicon which recently received over $6M from Yaletown, Sustainable Development Technologies Canada, and other investors
Jul 11, 2007. Deep Green Crystals
Angel Investments are Fuelling Pacific Northwest Energy Sector
Serial Pacific Northwest entrepreneur Martin Tobias comments the cleantech angel network he founded is making deals happen and quotes Kirk Washington on the region’s potential
Jul 2007. Business in Vancouver - BC Tech Magazine 2007
Cleantech's Value Proposition
Kirk Washington writes about ingredients necessary to succeed in early-stage cleantech investing - using NxtGen Emission Controls as a model for how cleantech companies can be built efficiently in BC
Jul 10, 2007. Red Herring
Start-up gets $6M to do the dirty
Article on 6N Silicon’s plans to turn dirty, inexpensive, metallurgical-grade silicon into solar-grade silicon and the seed investment it has received from Yaletown and others
Jun 18, 2007. Northwest Energy Technology Collaborative
Angel Investments are Fuelling Pacific Northwest Energy Sector (PDF)
Press release from Northwest Energy Angels on growing regional cleantech cluster quoting Kirk Washington
May 8, 2007. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
New health IT start-up emerging in Vancouver
Venture and tech beat reporter John Cook notes yet another Yaletown seed investment – Cogent - with comments from Steve Hnatiuk on the serial entrepreneur team
Oct 5, 2006. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Clean tech revs up investors
Article on the Northwest’s cleantech investment potential with comments from Kirk Washington and other industry experts
Oct 4, 2006. Energy Priorities
What do VCs Look for in Clean Energy Companies?
Article of a panel described as “The Who’s Who of Energy VCs”, including comments from Kirk Washington and other leading cleantech investors
Oct 4, 2006. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Peak Oil
Article on how oil price volatility impacts cleantech venture investment with comments from Kirk Washington
Sep 21, 2006. Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association
CVCA Announces its 2006-2007 Officers and Directors
Yaletown co-founder and partner Steve Hnatiuk elected to CVCA board of directors.
May 16, 2006. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Take Off to the Great White North
Article on Seattle firm venturing into BC with comments from Steve Hnatiuk on the growing relationship between Seattle and Vancouver VC firms
Sep 13, 2005. Globe and Mail
Lessons in Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital
Article on early-stage investment with comments from Kirk Washington on the importance of Yaletown’s dealflow contact network
Jun 1, 2005. Venture Capital Journal
Hello US Investors: Cross-border investing builds as more firms realize there are deals to be had in Canada
Article on X-border syndication with comments on attractive BC market and the “drought” between Seattle and Vancouver VCs being broken by Yaletown’s first deal with OVP
Feb 22, 2005. Business in Vancouver
John Seminerio: Serial Entrepreneur
Profile of Yaletown Special Limited Partner, John Seminerio
Feb 15, 2005. Business in Vancouver
GenoLogics attracts rare round of US funding
Article on Seattle interest firing hopes for future syndication in early-stage rounds with comments from Steve Hnatiuk and OVP’s Chad Waite
Feb 3, 2005. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
OVP Taps into BC with $5 million deal with Yaletown
Article on OVP’s first investment in Canada and hopes of more to come from both Seattle and Vancouver VCs, with comments from Steve Hnatiuk
May 25, 2004. National Post
A Contrarian Venture (PDF)
Yaletown’s partners defied the odds by starting a tech fund in the wake of a market meltdown
Mar 2004. BC Business Magazine
Cover story "The Godfather"
Profiles Yaletown Special Limited Partner Haig Farris as the dean of BC's private investors and delves into the inner circle of key relationships among BC's tech industry network 
Mar 23, 2004. Business In Vancouver
Spring thaw detected in availability of early-stage funding
Article on improving climate for early-stage investment noting Yaletown investment with angels in Redlen 
Mar 2, 2004. Business In Vancouver
2003 a bleak year for raising tech funds
Article on challenging climate for venture capital with comments on Yaletown completing a $32M first closing and getting on with the business of investing in BC start-ups
Dec 30, 2003. Business In Vancouver
“40 Under 40" Awards
Yaletown co-founder Hans Knapp, age 33, is recognized for business achievement by Business in Vancouver, following similar recognition by co-founders Steve Hnatiuk and Mike Satterfield in prior years.
Sep 30, 2003. Business In Vancouver
Angels profit from tech buy-out of ActiveState
Article on the sale of ActiveState to UK based Sophos for CAD $32M in an all cash transaction a win for many of BC’s leading angel investors with comments from founding director Steve Hnatiuk
Oct 6, 2003. National Post
Angels are not tooth fairies
Yaletown Special Limited Partner Haig Farris provides some straight talk on what angels do and the importance of the relationship to a new breed of early-stage VC funds like Yaletown
Sep 1, 2003. Silicon Valley North
Fuel for thought in BC energy sector
Article on the market for clean energy tech venture investment in BC with comments from Kirk Washington
Jun 30, 2003. National Post
Bear market has clipped the wings of angels
Article about caution in angel investor behaviour in tough times with comments from Kirk Washington on the role of early-stage venture funds
Jun 30, 2003. Ottawa Business Journal
Venture capitalist revels in nitty-gritty
Kirk Falconer of Thomson Macdonald comments on the success of new funds such as Yaletown being a leading indicator of recovery in the Canadian venture capital industry
Jun 23, 2003. Puget Sound Business Journal
B.C. fund opens wallet to region's entrepreneurs
Yaletown's first closing is placed in a broader Pacific Northwest context with comments from Hans Knapp and Seattle based venture capital firms
Jun 17, 2003. Business In Vancouver
Silicon Valley comes calling to B.C.
Article on first early-stage investment by DFJ in a Vancouver company and future potential for more US venture investment in BC with comments from Steve Hnatiuk
Jun 11, 2003. AltAssets News
Canadian Yaletown Venture Partners reaches first close for debut fund
Article commenting on the first closing of Yaletown I with several major institutional investors coming into the Western Canadian venture market for the first time with this fund
Jun 10, 2003. Business In Vancouver
Tech fund raises $30m in first closing
Article about institutional backing and launch of Yaletown Ventures I
Jun 02, 2003. Private Equity Week
Canadian VC Holds First Fund Close
Article about first closing and investment focus of Yaletown Ventures I
May 15, 2003. The Globe and Mail
VCs Search for Gold in Vancouver
Article about first-ever matchmaking event between Silicon Valley venture capital firms and Vancouver-area technology companies with comments from Steve Hnatiuk on the attraction of the BC market
Apr 25, 2003. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Seattle VCs are starting to take notice of Canada
Article on interest in Canadian technology companies shown by Seattle venture capital firms, with comments from Steve Hnatiuk

 
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