Partners
Toronto Venture Forum Investment Partners
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Maple Leaf Angels
Maple Leaf Angels is a group of private investors from a wide variety of backgrounds and careers. We collectively possess deep expertise in information technology, manufacturing, alternative energy, finance and services, and these are typically the industries we invest in. However, we are open-minded and will look at companies in other sectors also. The group’s typical initial investment ranges from $250,000 to $500,000, and we participate in subsequent financing rounds as well. Furthermore, we will consider syndication oppor
Angel One Network
The Angel One Investor Network is a member-based, not-for-profit organization for accredited investors who live, work or have strong interest in Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton and other communities at the western end of Lake Ontario. Angel One members are defined by their records of success. They are CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals who have proven their abilities in business. All of them meet the Ontario Securities Commission definition of accredited investor. They are also individuals with a desire to expand their list of portfolio companies and assist in the growth of those co
Golden Triangle Angelnet
The Golden Triangle Angelnet is a not-for-profit corporation operating under the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation’s Angel Network Program. It is a members-only organization comprised of Angel investors seeking investment opportunities in promising, early-stage businesses. In addition to the financial support, as part of their all-encompassing commitment to assist the companies they invest in, our Angels often provide valuable mentorship and access to strong relationship capital networks to their investee companies. It is this priceless assistance that aids in the facilitation of
Niagara Angel Network
The Niagara Angel Network is a privately driven initiative that brings together individual investors from across the Niagara Region. Members of the Niagara Angel Network, or “Angel Investors” combine their wealth of knowledge & experience to collaborate and invest in early stage growth companies. With their combined expertise, investment knowledge, industry connections and collective due diligence Angel investors are a force to be reckoned with. Angel Networks reduce risk and improve quality of investments by providing both financial stability and mentoring opportunities to qualifying e
Purple Angel
Purple Angel was formed in early 2001 by several retired alumni of Bell Northern Research (BNR). Adopting the purple of BNR's logo led to a quick decision on the naming of the group. Purple Angel is an informal group bound together by the relationships and experience of our members. Prospective investments are reviewed collectively by the group, led by a smaller subgroup working in detail with the company. Investment decisions are individual, as is the custom with many organized angel groups.
Ryerson Angel Network
The Ryerson Angel Network (RAN) is the first university-led Angel Investor group in Canada. Our mandate is to provide funding, mentorship and resources to youth-led businesses (current post-secondary students and recent alumni under 35 years of age) within Southern Ontario. RAN actively supports businesses that have a high likelihood of success by assisting them with investor readiness services. RAN also provides after deal-resources and relationship capital management opportunities. We aim to bring together qualified investors with youth-led businesses for investments that range from small
York Angel Investors
The York Angels Investors are a group of accredited investors with a broad range of professional experience. Our individual and group focus is to create a return on investment for ourselves and the businesses we work with. Our porftolio companies benefit from our member expertise in information technology, telecommunications, internet; online applications, enterprise and SaaS software, retail and pharmaceutical.Our collaborative mentorship approach and strategic financing supports entrepreneurs through various stages of early growth. Our investments often represent the bridge
Capital Angel Network
Launched in the spring of 2010, the Capital Angel Network (CAN) is a. network through which accredited Angel investors can view pitches and collaborate with other Angels. CAN gives Angels in the Ottawa region a forum to hear other per-spectives and receive feedback on their own before taking on any risk.
Southwestern Ontario Angels
Southwestern Ontario Angel Group (SWOAG) is a group of accredited investors that support economic development in London and the Southwestern Ontario region. SWOAG provides its members a medium to interact and share investor best practices. SWOAG possess a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit that enables its members to effectively identify and act on investment opportunities.
Omers Ventures
OMERS Ventures is focused on investments in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications sectors in Canada and the US. We take a broad view of these sectors, focusing on companies with global target markets and a strong ability to scale their businesses to meet market demand. We look for exceptional management teams with deep sector expertise and strong entrepreneurial drive.
Boston Harbor Angels
Boston Harbor Angels is a group of proven business leaders interested in investing a portion of our assets in high-growth, early-stage companies. Since 2004 we have made investments in companies in medical devices, IT, consumer products, business products, specialty materials, Internet, aviation, etc. We believe we contribute more than money to the companies we fund and welcome the opportunity to work with entrepreneurs who are open to taking advice, yet have the smarts and determination to make their company successful. Our focus is on early-stage companies, usually looking to raise $250K
Teralys Capital
Teralys Capital is committed to leading the Canadian technology venture capital industry towards a stronger future. With innovative strategies backed by a visionary management team, top tier partners and a fresh perspective, we understand how to invest efficiently in order to generate long lasting value and strong returns. Teralys Capital invests principally in Québec and Canadian information technology, life sciences, and cleantech funds. Our partner funds cover the entire investment spectrum from early stage start-ups to ex
JLA Ventures
JLA Ventures invests in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), digital media, and mobile applications and services. Portfolio candidates typically possess superior technology, a sustainable competitive advantage, and exceptional growth prospects. Our investments range in size from $500,000 to $10 million, with an initial investment normally being between $2 million and $5 million. As active, multi-stage investors, we provide long-term capital for growth purposes. We do not seek control. Our involvement assumes strong working relationships with management, mutually shared objectives, and a thoroug
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)
Funded by the Province of Ontario, the IAF is a seed fund that assists emerging Ontario technology companies to bring their products and services to market. The fund provides a comprehensive platform of resources, people, connections and funding that entrepreneurs and innovators can access to launch their new ventures. The IAF program is managed by MaRS and delivered through the Ontario Network of Excellence, a collaborative network of organizations across Ontario, designed to help commercialize ideas. The IAF invests in early stage, privately-held companies with no significant revenue or i
iNovia Capital
We manage relatively small venture capital funds, so that means we make our money when entrepreneurs and our investors make money (not on massive fees). We are not afraid to lead deals or invest alone. We like to make relatively small investments in seed stage companies that require limited capital to reach value creating milestones. Once these milestones are reached, we have the capability to follow-on in later rounds and offer capital to scale businesses and accelerate their growth. We have an outstanding network of angels, strategic partners and venture firms that we can draw on as co-inves
Accelerator Centre
The Accelerator Centre (AC) is a world-renowned, award-winning centre for the cultivation of technology entrepreneurship located in Waterloo, Ontario. The AC was established to accelerate the creation, growth, and maturation of sustainable new technology companies; to promote commercialization of research and technology rising out of academic institutions such as University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Guelph, and Conestoga College; and to generate economic benefit and enhance the strategic importance of Waterloo Region within Ontario and Canada's broader economy.
TandemLaunch Technologies
TandemLaunch Technologies, a Montreal-based company, bridges the technology transfer gap by developing early-stage multimedia university inventions into risk-reduced consumer technologies suitable for industrial commercialization. Our acceleration programs provide entrepreneurial university inventors with significant funding, business and development resources, and industry connections.
Ontario Capital Growth Corporation
The Ontario Capital Growth Corporation (OCGC) was established by the Ontario Capital Growth Corporation Act, 2008 and was launched on February 27, 2009. The principal business of the OCGC is to manage the interest of the Government of Ontario in the limited partnership known as the Ontario Venture Capital Fund LP (OVCF) and to manage and operate the Ontario Emerging Technologies Fund (OETF).
Tandem Expansion Fund
Tandem Expansion is a private growth capital fund seeking to invest in small and mid-sized Canadian companies in a variety of technology-based sectors. Tandem will act as a catalyst for growth and expansion by making targeted investments in companies with high growth potential and strong management teams. The fund's executives collectively represent decades of direct experience as founders and managers of startups as well as successful investors in venture capital and private equity. Tandem's executive team will draw on their extensive expertise in growing successful companies in Canada and
Blumberg Capital
Blumberg Capital is an early-stage venture firm that works closely with innovative entrepreneurs to build exceptional companies. Our team has over a century of relevant experience collaborating with disruptive technology companies in Software, Digital and Social Media, Mobile and Consumer Internet. Our relevant operational expertise and focused network enables us to be bridge-builders, connecting entrepreneurs with key business, technology, and investor partnerships to drive success. Blumberg Capital is headquartered in San Francisco with team members located in New York and Israel. Blum
