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....
Angel Investing in the Metaverse: How ibentos Collaborated with GAN
Metaverse company from India has found a home and friends in Canada Picture this- A event platform that looks like the Sims. An event platform where you are able to host events that are not only highly interactive but also immersive in a fully...
Does Angel Investing = Gambling?
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...
Innovating in CleanTech: Navigating Incentives for Startups
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...
Angel Investing: More Than Dragons’ Den
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.
Angel Investors Ontario and Altitude Accelerator Launch Brampton Angels
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.
Refugee Startups Refine their Business Ideas through the REInvest Program
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...
It Takes A Village: How Angel Investors can Support Communities
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...
The Importance of Early-Stage Investing
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...
Ontario’s Angels Connected At This Year’s Angel Investment Forum
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...
AIO and Grant Thornton LLP Join Forces to Provide Due Diligence Services for Ontario’s Angel Groups
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...
Schedule for the Angel Investment Forum
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 Investment Forum Returns on October 19th
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...
Angels Hit the Links on Thursday, September 29th
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...
Angels Convene in Niagara for the Angel Investors Forum
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...
AIO Program for Refugee Entrepreneurs Featured on CBC News
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 Mentorship Program
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...
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA SUPPORTS START-UP BUSINESSES ACROSS SOUTHERN ONTARIO
Start-up businesses and entrepreneurs are vital to our communities and our economy, yet many find challenges raising the capital they need to grow and scale their businesses. These challenges have only been increased by the economic impact of...
REFUGEE ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM LOOKS TO EMPOWER SYRIAN FOUNDERS
The Refugee Career Jumpstart Project (Jumpstart) is hosting a joint program with Angel Investors Ontario, aimed to empower and support refugee entrepreneurs. Refugees with innovative businesses or business ideas will have the opportunity to grow...
VENTURE CAPITAL FIRMS HAVE A GENDER PROBLEM. HERE’S HOW TO FIX IT
The reports continue to pile up and the verdict remains the same: Venture capital firms have a gender problem. Specifically, investors in early-stage companies have too few women on their teams and that has become a huge hurdle for female...
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