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...
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....
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...
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...
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