Category: Capital Raising

Capital Raising

The Ivy League of Innovation: Transforming Universities into High-Velocity Startup Hubs in 2026

The next unicorn isn’t being built in a garage. It’s being built in a dorm...

Christian Liu • Feb 22, 2026 • 9 min read

Budgeting

The Carney Mandate: Navigating Canada’s New $500B Defence Industrial Strategy

Executive Summary On February 17, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada's first-ever Defence Industrial...

Christian Liu • Feb 18, 2026 • 8 min read

Accounting

The Pre-Revenue Valuation Engine: How to Prove Traction and Secure 2026 Funding Without a Single Dollar of Sales

Quick Summary Pre-revenue startups secure funding through systematic de-risking rather than financial performance. The most...

Christian Liu • Feb 15, 2026 • 8 min read

Accounting

A Strategic Guide to Canada's Mineral & Critical Mineral Tax Credits

Quick Summary Canada’s mineral exploration tax credit landscape has expanded significantly. The Critical Mineral Exploration...

Christian Liu • Feb 6, 2026 • 8 min read

Capital Raising

The Innovation Velocity Paradox: Why Capital Alone Won't Fund the Future in 2026

The venture capital playbook that minted unicorns from 2015 to 2021 is dead. Not dying....

Christian Liu • Jan 25, 2026 • 7 min read