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Aug. 19, 2024 | CREB
Calgary, a thriving investment environment
With a thriving tech sector, a growing population, and an environment ripe for investment, our city offers limitless opportunities for companies and talent to grow in a strong economy that also offers a robust support network.
In the first half of 2024, Calgary ranked third among major Canadian cities in both venture capital (VC) dollars invested and the number of deals, placing behind Toronto and Montreal.During this period, our city attracted $346 million through 33 deals, up $118 million and three deals from the previous year. This marks the first time Calgary has surpassed Vancouver, which had $178 million invested through 32 deals.
Want to learn how these investments benefit our city and Calgarians? Click here to read the full article from Calgary Economic Development.
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