Alberta’s venture capital fell faster than deal activity in H1 2026

Disclosed capital (CAD millions) and recorded deals (count). Full years 2013–2025, then H1 2025 and H1 2026 (January–June). Compare the final two bars in each panel; money and deals use separate scales.

Alberta venture capital, full years 2013–2025 and H1 2025–H1 2026. In January–June 2026, disclosed capital fell 62.7% to CAD 122.5 million from CAD 328.2 million; recorded deals fell 18.5% to 22 from 27. Deals with reported amounts fell from 22 to 15. Money and deals have separate scales.

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H1 2026 versus H1 2025: disclosed capital fell 62.7%; recorded deals fell 18.5%. Deals with reported amounts fell from 22 to 15, which may affect the measured capital decline. Unreported amounts are excluded from capital but included in deal counts. Includes venture debt and other transactions classified as venture capital. H1 totals are not annualised.

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