This usually leaves entrepreneurs with two options: raise money in Canada or raise money in the U.S. Raising money in Canada typically means a smaller overall deal evaluation, as well as a reduced possible investor pool due to the limited number of venture capital institutions in Canada versus the U.S. Unfortunately, this often sees Canadian music platforms move south of the border just as they start to get momentum, due to a lack—again—of institutional funding in Canada as it relates to music technology ventures.
Cela laisse généralement deux possibilités aux entrepreneurs : lever de l'argent au Canada ou lever de l'argent aux États-Unis. Lever de l'argent au Canada signifie typiquement obtenir un montant moins élevé, et aussi devoir s'adresser à un bassin réduit d'investisseurs potentiels étant donné le nombre limité de firmes de capital-risque au Canada.