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Liquidity Options & Key Trends Shaping Tech in 2026 

October 21, 2025 · 02:10 PM – 02:50 PM
Breakout Room 1 (215-216)

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Moderator

Sean Silcoff

Sean Silcoff

Business Writer & Technology Reporter

The Globe and Mail

Panelists

Lauren Epstein

Lauren Epstein

General Partner

Storytime Capital

Mitul Shah

Mitul Shah

Vice President

VERTU Capital

Simon Mills

Simon Mills

Director, Growth & Transition Capital Group

BDC

For Canadian founders and investors there are many paths to tap equity for optionality. Strategic acquisitions, private equity buyouts, venture secondaries, debt financing, recaps, and management-led deals are all reshaping what an “exit” can look like. 

The 2026 exit landscape is full of opportunity—but it’s also more complex than ever. Whether you're preparing to sell, exploring your options, or advising companies on the journey, this session will break down the latest trends, structures, and strategies shaping liquidity in the year ahead. 

What You Will Learn:

  • New ways to achieve liquidity beyond a full exit
  • What investors are offering now (and why)
  • Emerging deal structures in the Canadian landscape
  • How to assess the right path for your company

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