Toronto-based Relay Ventures is one of North America’s most active investors in mobile technologies. Led by Co-founders and Managing Partners John Albright and Kevin Talbot, the firm is currently investing from its US$150 million second fund and is in the process of raising a third. PE Hub Canada sat down with Albright to discuss Relay’s deals, a recent run of lucrative portfolio exits, and emerging trends in the mobile space.
Canada’s top 10 first-quarter venture-capital financings drew more than $416 million from investors, more than double the $191 million that went into the top 10 deals a year earlier. That estimate is based on a PE Hub Canada list of the largest disclosed financings announced between January and March. It has been compiled in advance of the broader VC market reports expected in coming weeks from the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association and Thomson Reuters.
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