As we move from February, from Black History Month, into March, which includes International Women's Day on March 8th, I am reminded of the work that still needs to be done to create racial and gender equality. We move so quickly from one month to the next with little...
Disclaimer: This article is not intended as legal or financial advice. An NDA is a legal document that requires considerable planning and legal advice.An NDA, short for non-disclosure agreement, is a legal document that aims to protect a startup's confidential...
You know that feeling after a great first date? That mix of emotions - excitement, childlike giddiness, anticipation, nervousness... That spark can feel like pure magic. Once the excitement wears off, the questions start to roll in. "Do they feel the same way?" "Will...
Happy February! While February is the month of love, it is also Black History Month- a time to celebrate Black Canadians and their successes and contributions to our communities. Black entrepreneurs face added barriers when starting their businesses and accessing...
Startups and early growth companies are an asset class in their own right. Startups are young companies founded to develop a unique product or service, bring it to market and expand very quickly. Whereas a small business is more focused on creating and maintaining a...
Check out the webinar "Gaining an Edge: Leveraging Fractional General Counsel in Your Portfolio" with Brett Colvin and Joshua Weinberger from Goodlawyer. Brett Colvin is the Co-founder and CEO of Goodlawyer, a technology company that is transforming how lawyers and...
Every group has a procedure flow for incoming funding requests. For angel investors and founders, it is essential to have an understanding of the high-level process as it may affect when you give access to certain information as a founder or when you decide to write...
An angel investor provides initial seed money for a startup business, usually in the form of equity or ownership in the company. This differs from venture capitalists, who also invest in early-stage startups. Venture capitalists manage a pooled fund of money for...
This post was originally published in the January 2024 edition of the AIO monthly newsletter by Kate Tomen, VP, Business and Operations. To get updates on everything angel investing in Ontario, subscribe to receive our newsletter directly here.With the start of a...
Embarking on the journey of launching a startup is no small feat. It involves passion, resilience, and a fair share of uncertainty. As a startup founder, you're likely familiar with the emotional rollercoaster of seeking investment. As a startup...
Oshawa, ON – November 30, 2023 – Angel Investors Durham (AID), Durham Region’s new angel investor group, spearheaded by founding partners Kleurvision and Spark Centre, officially launched on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The new angel group will...
This post for our monthly newsletter, or "Kate's Korner," as I have been calling it, is being brought to you from a classroom at Western University, where I have been fortunate enough to attend a leadership program. The topic of one of the sessions...
TORONTO – Angel Investors Ontario (AIO) announced today that The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is providing $189,000 in funding for the development of investor education initiatives. Angel Investors Ontario will use the funding to develop...
Investing in startups sometimes feels like hunting for ghosts – elusive and mysterious! And nobody likes to be left in the dark. But sometimes, investors find themselves on the receiving end of an unexpected and disappointing phenomenon: being...
ESOP = Employee Stock Option Plan. An ESOP is an employee benefit plan that enables employees to own part or all of the company they work for at fair market value.
You can think of stock in a startup like a slice of pie. You want that first slice- fresh and hot out of the oven. And that is where stock options come in, as they allow employees to own a “slice” before others.
1992, the Government of Canada designated October Women's History Month. This is not to be confused with "International Women's Day," which takes place in March.This year's theme, Through Her Lens: Celebrating the Diversity of Women, emphasizes the...
Ontario’s angel groups are community-based and locally organized. They help to create the infrastructure for the community. Angel groups are social spaces that create a culture of innovation, conversation, and action. Angel groups create the social...
Julie Ellis' story starts humbly in a basement in Hamilton, ON. Read on to find out how her Big Gorgeous Goals led her to the world of Angel Investing. This is a great story about how a founder exited and was able to put their money back into the...
I can't get past that brand-new feeling of starting a new school year in September. There is still a bit of excitement left in buying a new sweater or notebook. Since it is 'Back to School' season, I wanted to discuss what is one of the top skills...
Pre-seed, seed, angel round, bridge round, series A, series D, mezzanine… You will hear many of these terms when you start raising money for your business. It can be complicated to understand and determine if you are a pre-seed or seed company- but...
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