State of the Capital Markets

The tech ecosystem is adjusting to a structural shift in how companies are valued and funded. The era of growth at all costs has been replaced by a strict focus on capital efficiency, sustainable unit economics, and proven paths to liquidity. In this closing macro panel, leading institutional investors and market makers break down the current state of Canadian tech M&A, venture debt, and equity financing. They will strip away the headlines to reveal where capital is actually flowing, what strategic acquirers are willing to pay a premium for right now, and how founders should position their balance sheets to maximize optionality going into 2027.

What You Will Learn:

• Where 2026 valuations have landed
• What strategic acquirers reward now
• Alternative liquidity paths: debt and secondaries
• Positioning your balance sheet for 2027