capital-angel-network

Capital Angel Network (CAN) is a leading early-stage investor group based in Canada's National Capital Region that has invested over $82 million in Canadian startups since 2009, with $25 million deployed in the past three years alone. Operating primarily across the Innovation Corridor from Montreal to Waterloo, CAN focuses on the Ottawa-Gatineau area and has demonstrated strong support for diversity, with 45% of first investments between 2021-2023 going to women-led companies.

Capital Angel Network (CAN) is a leading early stage investor group operating from the National Capital Region (Ottawa, Gatineau, Kanata). Since inception in 2009 CAN members have invested more than $82M in early-stage Canadian companies, $25M in the past three years alone. From 2021 - 2023, 45% of first investments were placed with startups led by women founders and co-founders. CAN primarily invests across the Innovation Corridor, from Montreal to Waterloo, with a focus on Gatineau, Ottawa, and Kanata. CAN investments led to over $800M in additional investment through grants, syndication with other angel groups, and follow on venture capital funds. Membership includes more than 60 investors and champions including new, next gen, and established angels, VCs, family offices and corporate members. 35% of members include a woman. Close collaboration with Angel Groups across Ontario expedites deal sharing and founder introductions. The CAN Team delivers CANLABS (investor readiness for founders), The MASHUP Pitch Competition and Founder Showcase, and Cleantech SideBar. CAN partners with SheBoot, the Ottawa Bootstrap Awards and provides mentorship to universities, colleges and incubators.