⁠Conexus Venture Capital⁠ (CVC) has launched its second $30M VC fund with a $15M first close from its founder, ⁠Conexus Credit Union (@Conexus_CU). With Fund II and new leadership, the Regina-based VC firm aims to build on the groundwork laid by its ⁠first fund⁠ and Conexus-founded incubator ⁠Cultivator (@cultivatorsk). Through its latest fund, CVC (@Conexus_VC) plans to invest in more early-stage Saskatchewan-based technology startups. I sat down with my good friend Jordan McFarlen (@mcfarljo) the Managing Director at Conexus Venture Capital to discuss the fund and the Saskatchewan tech scene! Takeaways -Jordan starting Cultivator and building a leading accelerator. -Great versus good accelerator. -Nuances and specific challenges that Saskatchewan founders face. -Raising a $30M Fund II. -Advantages of having a smaller tech ecosystem like agility, connectivity, a cohesive ecosystem, and the government's support through tax credits and non-dilutive funding. -CVC's role in Saskatchewan funding early-stage startups and building relationships with other VCs for future funding rounds. -Exciting Sask companies like 7shifts (backed by Softbank), Coconut Software, Vendasta and more. -The exciting next wave of Saskatchewan founders. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…