Partner Michael Macaulay Hosting Investor Circle Fireside Chat on Venture Capital & Fundraising Trends

Lawson Lundell is pleased to announce that Michael Macaulay will be hosting an upcoming Investor Circle Fireside Chat in partnership with Accelerate Okanagan.

The event features a conversation with Sejung Yun, who leads early-stage venture investment activities across North America and Europe for Colopl Next. Currently based in Vancouver, Sejung Yun brings a valuable perspective to the venture ecosystem, drawing on his experience as a successful operator who raised over $40 million in funding in Asia before entering venture capital. Having both raised capital and invested globally and recently returned to Canada, Sejung has a unique perspective to share with Canadian investors and ventures.

The event will take place on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Kelowna Yacht Club in Kelowna. Doors open for check-in at 3:30 PM, and the fireside chat will run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

During this interactive session, Michael Macaulay and Sejung Yun will break down the current state of fundraising, evolving valuation dynamics, and emerging global trends. They will focus specifically on how global trends in venture capital investment will impact Canadian ventures and investors.

Michael Macaulay focuses his practice heavily on corporate finance, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions within the technology and innovation sectors. He regularly advises high-growth entities, founders, and institutional investors on structuring complex venture transactions.

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