Venture capital raised by European startups climbed 31 percent during the most recent quarter, compared to the same period a year ago

Social-impact investing in U.S. based companies grew from $151.9 million in 2010 to $267.2 million in 2014 but there is still a long way to go

Venture Capital companies like Canadian firm Mitcham Associates are pouring cash into predominately software and media/entertainment companies, giving rise to their highest investments in almost 15 years according to a report released Friday.

Many Venture Capital Firms are taking a leaf out of India's VC's as they look to take advantage of the younger entrepreneur's passion, creativity, risk appetite and freedom from liabilities.

Mitcham Associates Investment Director Alexander Small and Managing Director Nigel Steadman will attend this year's Canadian Investor Conference in Vancouver