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...

This post was originally published in the August, 2023 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....

This post was originally published in the June, 2023 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. AIO...

This panel discussion features three experienced professionals in the CleanTech and ClimateTech investing landscape in Ontario, providing valuable insights into this complex field. By tuning in, you'll have the opportunity to gain a deeper...

April showers bring May flowers as the saying goes. Spring is a time for renewal, rebirth and revival. As we head deeper into this new year, I am excited to welcome more new angels to our networks and to support more founders on their journeys to building great companies.

Canada’s second-fastest-growing city, Brampton, is celebrating success and growth in Brampton’s innovation sector by launching ‘Brampton Angels’, at an official launch event which took place on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at BHIVE in downtown Brampton. The launch is an effort towards cultivating a dynamic start-up community, developing local talent, and becoming the launchpad for international start-ups. 

ReInvest 2022 Helped Refugee Entrepreneurs Develop their Businesses In the spring of 2022, Angel Investors Ontario collaborated with Jumpstart Refugee Talent to deliver the second edition of the ReInvest program. The program connects refugee...

By Lisa van de Geyn Rotarians are synonymous with volunteering. If you’re unfamiliar with the foundation, it’s a global network of 1.4 million folks and problem-solvers who are trying to create positive change in the world. Its mission is to enable...

Early-stage investing carries tremendous potential for exponential business growth in your community and financial gains for your wallet. Learn more about its significance and the opportunities they bring below. Why Is Early-Stage Investing So...

Angel Investors Ontario was delighted to host the 2022 Edition of the Angel Investment Forum at the Fairmont Royal York.  This yearly event held in conjunction with the Toronto Global Forum brings together Angel investors and ecosystem partners for a...

Angel Investors Ontario is proud to announce that we have joined forces with Grant Thornton LLP to provide due diligence services to our angel groups. This program will help angels in Ontario work through the due diligence process with a greater...

Angel Investment Forum ScheduleA considerable amount of funds has been allocated to advancing women’s economic empowerment with the first-ever Women Entrepreneurship Strategy and a goal to build strong, sustainable companies and fill the growing talent gap. AIO is a...

Angel Investors Ontario (AIO) is proud to present the 2022 Angel Investment Forum, in partnership with the Toronto Global Forum.    The Toronto Global Forum is an international conference fostering dialogue on national and global issues. It is held...

Thursday, September 29th, 2022 was an unforgettable day in the angel investor community as we had an amazing time at the AIO Links tournament. Thank you for taking the time on what turned out to be a beautiful day to get to meet like-minded...

We had an amazing time at Andrew Peller Limited in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Thursday, July 21st for the Angel Investor Forum featuring keynote speaker Stephen S. Poloz. We appreciated having the opportunity to bring the community together to focus on...

Five newcomers to Canada pitched business ideas to investors on Monday as part of a new mentorship program designed to help startups founded by refugees. The educational program, which connects refugees to investors, is called REinvest and the pitch...

Jumpstart Refugee Talent and Angel Investors Ontario launch REinvest, an innovative program aiming to address funding barriers faced by refugee entrepreneurs. Now on its second edition, REinvest gives refugees the chance to pitch directly to a panel...