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The First Angel Network members have financial means and investment/business experience. Each member brings the ability and willingness to invest in promising companies, while understanding the inherent risk. By bringing these top local investors together, entrepreneurs are able to save time by going to one group to raise capital for either special situations or for the difficult funding gap between founders/friends/family start-up capital and venture capital.

The Innovation Synergy Centre in Markham (ISCM) is pleased to announce the ISCM Investment Network. This deal-facilitation program will increase successful early-stage investments by increasing the number of qualified companies, streamlining company introductions to investors, and providing support during the investment process. The ISCM Investment Network’s focus is on qualified companies with good growth potential and a significant competitive advantage looking for $50,000 to $500,000 in financing.

National Angel Organization The National Angel Organization (NAO) is Canada's voice of Angel Investors. NAO promotes a vibrant Angel community and culture in Canada through the development of formal Angel investor groups, best practices education and mentoring programs, the formation of collaboration and co-investment mechanisms, and policy advocacy to encourage an efficient risk capital market in Canada. The NAO’s mission is to increase the quantity, quality, and success of Angel investments in Canada, thus creating a greater pool of capital for innovative start-up companies. The NAO: Is not-for-profit and makes no investment Advocates best practices for Angels Encourages and develops local Angel groups Provides networking opportunities between Angels Provides a collective voice for Angels By Angels, For Angels

We are proud to facilitate the linkage between local entrepreneurs seeking early stage capital and local angel investors. This Angel Network helps bridge the capital gap that exists between start-up and later stage funding i.e. venture capital. An identified challenge in successfully accessing early stage capital for entrepreneurs is a lack of investment readiness. NLAN provides investment readiness mentoring, training and support services to companies to offer them the best opportunity for success when they present to the Network's member investors. NLAN is a member of the National Angel Organization (NAO). The National Angel Organization (NAO) is the Canadian voice of Angel investors dedicated to promoting best practices and advocacy for Angel investors.

This Network consists of experienced technology entrepreneurs who meet monthly to hear a selected number of short business presentations by nascent technology entrepreneurs. This is not a forum style of event - it is private and informal. Between 20 and 30 angels typically attend each meeting. (Do not confuse the angel network with angel forums which are held periodically). The objective is to make initial introductions with a view to having interested parties subsequently meet in private. There are no agents, brokers, or institutional representatives. Angels invest their own capital - not other people's money. Occasionally, other investors, such as early stage VCs or government providers, are invited to attend as well.

Welcome to the Alberta Deal Generator! We work to facilitate investment in high-growth Alberta technology companies. Alberta Deal Generator (ADG) has established the largest network of accredited investors in Canada who are actively pursuing opportunities in Alberta’s early and growth-stage companies.

The Angel Capital Association is North America's professional alliance of angel groups. This fast-growing association brings together many of the 265 angel organizations in the United States and Canada to share best practices, network, and help develop data about the field of angel investing.

The CVCA – Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association – represents the majority of private equity companies in Canada, with over 1500 members. CVCA members have over $65 billion in capital under management, in three distinct market segments: ♦ Buyout is characterized chiefly by risk investment in established private or publicly listed firms that are undergoing a fundamental change in operations or strategy. Buyout funds are often called such, even if their mandates are not exclusively buy out related. ♦ Mezzanine is characterized chiefly by use of Subordinated Debt, or preferred stock with an equity kicker, to invest largely in the same type of companies and deals as buyout funds. ♦ Venture Capital is characterized generally by investment in early stage companies, mostly in technology businesses. The CVCA is a leading source for advocacy, networking, information and professional development for venture capital and private equity professionals. CVCA programs include: Public Policy - The CVCA is the leading public policy advocate for the Canadian venture capital and private equity industry. The CVCA works with governments to foster a better understanding of the importance of risk capital in the economy and to effect changes to the tax and regulatory environment to better serve the industry. Networking - Networking events are held throughout the year to facilitate business and social introductions and encourage deal flow among risk capital professionals and suppliers to the industry. These events include golf tournaments, a new members’ reception and receptions across Canada. Professional Development - CVCA’s Professional Development programs are designed to heighten knowledge and encourage the sharing of information on industry trends, research, and techniques. They provide members across Canada with a unique opportunity to learn from practitioners, professional scholars and analysts. The PD events are typically held in October, November, February and April. If you have suggestions for topics or speakers, please contact the PD Committee chair, Sunil Selby, at selby@trelliscapital.com. Institutional and International Investment - The CVCA is committed to encouraging investment from the Canadian institutional sector and fostering international investment in Canadian venture capital and private equity funds. Industry Research - The CVCA underwrites and publicizes research and information on issues important to the venture and private equity process. In conjunction with a private research firm, the CVCA collects statistics on the patterns of performance and activity for the venture capital industry in Canada and this information is distributed to members by email and is accessible to members on the CVCA web site. In addition, the CVCA conducts internal surveys to ensure that our members’ needs are being met. Annual Conference - CVCA’s Annual Conference serves as an opportunity for members from across the country to network, learn about issues and industry trends, hear from prominent individuals in our society and enhance deal flow. Awards - The CVCA’s annual awards – the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ Award and the ‘Deal of the Year’ Award – promote excellence and celebrate the achievements of entrepreneurs and venture and private equity-backed Canadian companies. The ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ Award is presented at the gala evening during CVCA’s annual conference, and the ‘Deal of the Year’ Awards are presented at the Annual General Meeting Dinner. Young Venture Capitalists - CVCA’s Young Venture Capitalists Committee was formed to help foster relationships among the next generation of professionals working in all aspects of venture capital investing in Canada. This committee plans annual events such as a golf tournament, cycling tour, ski days, patio receptions and wine tasting. For more information, contact the co-chair of the YVC Laura Lenz. Web Site - The CVCA web site provides a comprehensive profile of each full member’s fund with a direct link to the member’s web site. All companies and members are searchable to all visitors to the site. The Members’ Only area section includes more in-depth statistics, presentations and other documents of interest to members. Members' Weekly Update - CVCA events, investment & performance statistics, press releases, special discounts to industry events and various important industry happenings are distributed to members via email every Tuesday. Media Centre - The CVCA issues media releases throughout the year covering key isssues within the industry. The CVCA welcomes media questions and interviews. For more information contact Lauren Linton at llinton@cvca.ca Sponsorship Opportunities - There's no better way to strengthen your company's relationship with the risk capital community than by supporting CVCA programs. With a membership of more than 1,500 professionals, the CVCA offers an unprecedented opportunity for your company to strengthen its awareness and presence. The CVCA offers a wide-range of sponsorship opportunities that are appropriate for all kinds of budgets, including conferences, golf events, regional networking receptions and research reports. For more information, contact Lauren Linton, Director of Marketing, llinton@cvca.ca

The CVCA – Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association – represents the majority of private equity companies in Canada, with over 1500 members. CVCA members have over $65 billion in capital under management, in three distinct market segments: ♦ Buyout is characterized chiefly by risk investment in established private or publicly listed firms that are undergoing a fundamental change in operations or strategy. Buyout funds are often called such, even if their mandates are not exclusively buy out related. ♦ Mezzanine is characterized chiefly by use of Subordinated Debt, or preferred stock with an equity kicker, to invest largely in the same type of companies and deals as buyout funds. ♦ Venture Capital is characterized generally by investment in early stage companies, mostly in technology businesses. The CVCA is a leading source for advocacy, networking, information and professional development for venture capital and private equity professionals. CVCA programs include: Public Policy - The CVCA is the leading public policy advocate for the Canadian venture capital and private equity industry. The CVCA works with governments to foster a better understanding of the importance of risk capital in the economy and to effect changes to the tax and regulatory environment to better serve the industry. Networking - Networking events are held throughout the year to facilitate business and social introductions and encourage deal flow among risk capital professionals and suppliers to the industry. These events include golf tournaments, a new members’ reception and receptions across Canada. Professional Development - CVCA’s Professional Development programs are designed to heighten knowledge and encourage the sharing of information on industry trends, research, and techniques. They provide members across Canada with a unique opportunity to learn from practitioners, professional scholars and analysts. The PD events are typically held in October, November, February and April. If you have suggestions for topics or speakers, please contact the PD Committee chair, Sunil Selby, at selby@trelliscapital.com. Institutional and International Investment - The CVCA is committed to encouraging investment from the Canadian institutional sector and fostering international investment in Canadian venture capital and private equity funds. Industry Research - The CVCA underwrites and publicizes research and information on issues important to the venture and private equity process. In conjunction with a private research firm, the CVCA collects statistics on the patterns of performance and activity for the venture capital industry in Canada and this information is distributed to members by email and is accessible to members on the CVCA web site. In addition, the CVCA conducts internal surveys to ensure that our members’ needs are being met. Annual Conference - CVCA’s Annual Conference serves as an opportunity for members from across the country to network, learn about issues and industry trends, hear from prominent individuals in our society and enhance deal flow. Awards - The CVCA’s annual awards – the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ Award and the ‘Deal of the Year’ Award – promote excellence and celebrate the achievements of entrepreneurs and venture and private equity-backed Canadian companies. The ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ Award is presented at the gala evening during CVCA’s annual conference, and the ‘Deal of the Year’ Awards are presented at the Annual General Meeting Dinner. Young Venture Capitalists - CVCA’s Young Venture Capitalists Committee was formed to help foster relationships among the next generation of professionals working in all aspects of venture capital investing in Canada. This committee plans annual events such as a golf tournament, cycling tour, ski days, patio receptions and wine tasting. For more information, contact yvc@cvca.ca Web Site - The CVCA web site provides a comprehensive profile of each full member’s fund with a direct link to the member’s web site. All companies and members are searchable to all visitors to the site. The Members’ Only area section includes more in-depth statistics, presentations and other documents of interest to members. Members' Weekly Update - CVCA events, investment & performance statistics, press releases, special discounts to industry events and various important industry happenings are distributed to members via email every Tuesday. Media Centre - The CVCA issues media releases throughout the year covering key isssues within the industry. The CVCA welcomes media questions and interviews. For more information contact Lauren Linton at llinton@cvca.ca Sponsorship Opportunities - There's no better way to strengthen your company's relationship with the risk capital community than by supporting CVCA programs. With a membership of more than 1,500 professionals, the CVCA offers an unprecedented opportunity for your company to strengthen its awareness and presence. The CVCA offers a wide-range of sponsorship opportunities that are appropriate for all kinds of budgets, including conferences, golf events, regional networking receptions and research reports. For more information, contact Lauren Linton, Director of Marketing, llinton@cvca.ca.

Since its launch in November 2002 with 70 starting members (companies and individuals), JVCA has exerted to attain its initial purpose of strengthening the role of reciprocal collaboration and venture business cultivation in the VC industry. Ever since, we have been proactive in researching industrialization in overseas countries, offering courses for development of VCs, drafting proposals and requisitions concerned with amendments in securities-related laws and finance-related taxations to the relevant government agencies. As a result, and with the addition of new members who assent to the purposes of the Association, JVCA now has over a hundred members. Japan is seeing a rapid growth in the number of venture corporations, which are expected to play an ever-greater role in the society. Our goal, therefore, is to adequately provide funding to the entrepreneur and business interests, and measure up to the expectations in terms of quality of performance for the investors, and thereby contribute to the overall expansivity of the Japanese financial economy in the coming generations. And we are aiming to take positive steps to fulfill this mission. We ask for your continued support and patronage to JVCA

The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) is the premier trade association that represents the U.S. venture capital industry. It is a member-based organization, consisting of venture capital firms that manage pools of risk equity capital dedicated to be invested in high growth, entrepreneurial companies. NVCA's mission is to foster greater understanding of the importance of venture capital to the U.S. economy, and support entrepreneurial activity and innovation. The NVCA represents the public policy interests of the venture capital community, strives to maintain high professional standards, provides reliable industry data, sponsors professional development, and facilitates interaction among its members.

Northern Ontario Enterprise Gateway (NOEG) is the premier organization in the North created to stimulate increased investment by Northern Ontario investors into Northern Ontario companies. This is accomplished by improving the flow of investment capital and management expertise into high-growth potential northern companies through the creation of angel investor groups.

The Ottawa Angel Alliance (OAA) is a member-led angel group dedicated to improving the investing experience of both the investor and the entrepreneur. The Ottawa Angel Alliance (OAA) is an alliance of individual angel investors and venture capital firms. Members are committed to investing in early stage companies in the Ottawa area. Entrepreneur’s Perspective: Entrpreneurs spend too much time raising capital, and too little time growing their companies. By providing a larger pool of capital from one source, the amount of time and effort can be reduced. Angel’s Perspective: The key risk factors associated with angel investing can be reduced by: - syndicating sufficient funds to cover the early stage requirements - performing due diligence on the management, products, and markets - advising the company on corporate structure, governance, and operations - involving the venture capital firms in the seed round - facilitating portfolio diversity

The Saskatchewan Angel Investor Network (SAINT) is a member-based group of investors who have an interest in investing in early stage and growth-focused Saskatchewan companies. These investments cover a broad range of industries, including technology, where there is potential to build sustainable and successful businesses.

The BC Angel Forum has been introducing companies to private equity investors since 1997. Technology and non technology pre-screened companies seeking equity financing of $100,000 to $1 million, deliver "live" presentations to pre-screened private & corporate investors. Companies showcase their products & services during networking breaks and closing wine reception.