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David Cossar and his father Alan Cossar revived Speculative Investments Ltd. and transformed it into Vencap. Now they avoid getting into start-up phase of new companies because it's a gamble, says David Cossar.
David Cossar and his father Alan Cossar revived Speculative Investments Ltd. and transformed it into Vencap. Now they avoid getting into start-up phase of new companies because it's a gamble, says David Cossar.

David Cossar and his father Alan Cossar revived Speculative Investments Ltd. and transformed it into Vencap. Now they avoid getting into start-up phase of new companies because it's a gamble, says David Cossar.

Date7/6/1973
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  • David Cossar and his father Alan Cossar revived Speculative Investments Ltd. and transformed it into Vencap. Now they avoid getting into start-up phase of new companies because it's a gamble, says David Cossar.
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      David cossar. Imports out of sight
      David cossar. Imports out of sight
      Lennon, Frank
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      Realty firm gets title. Title to the Ussher Building at 244 Bay St., just south of King St., has been acquired by Rock Realty and Investments Ltd., fo(...)
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      James, H.
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