CIBC x Flow Capital: Building a Smarter Capital Stack

Raising capital is one of the most consequential decisions a founder makes, yet too many growth-stage companies default to a one-size-fits-all approach. Join Niramay (Executive Director at CIBC) & Josh Axler (Managing Director at Flow Capital Flow Capital) for a conversation about the early/growth-stage fundraising landscape, and the right ways to blend equity and lending in your capitalization strategy. Joined by portfolio founders: Connor Atchison, WiseDocs (CIBC portfolio) Paul Chen, Inside Desk (CIBC portfolio) Kirk Wright, Common Wealth (Flow Capital portfolio) Agenda: 2:00 PM - Arrival, Networking & Light Refreshments 2:30 PM - Fireside Chat with CIBC and Flow Capital 3:30 PM - Wrap-Up & Mingle About CIBC CIBC Innovation Banking has 25 years of specialized experience in growth-stage tech and life science companies across North America – a longer track record than most banks. CIBC Innovation Banking now has over $11 billion in funds managed including life sciences, health care, cleantech companies, investors, and entrepreneurs, and has assisted over 700 venture and private equity-backed businesses over the past six and a half years. The bank operates out of 14 global locations in San Francisco, Menlo Park, New York, Toronto, London, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, Vancouver, Montreal, Atlanta, Reston, and Durham. Connect with us today to start the conversation. Innovationbanking.cibc.com About Flow Capital Flow Capital Corp. is a publicly listed provider of flexible growth capital, alternative debt solutions, and small equity investments for high-growth companies. Since its inception in 2018, the company has provided financing to businesses in the US, the UK, and Canada, helping them achieve accelerated growth without the dilutive impact of equity financing or the complexities of traditional bank loans. Flow Capital focuses on revenue-generating, VC-backed, and founder-owned companies seeking $2 to $10 million in capital to drive their continued expansion. Learn more at www.flowcap.com. Toronto Tech Week is a citywide celebration of the people building what’s next. From May 25-29, 2026, founders, investors, and builders come together for hundreds of community-led events across Toronto, connecting tens of thousands of people around Canadian tech. Torontotechweek.com