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Our geographic focus is on companies in the Toronto-Ottawa-Waterloo region, but we frequently invest in exceptional businesses elsewhere in Canada and the United States. We will consider investments abroad with the presence of a strong local investment partner.

Business Plan Criteria

It is important that you address the following criteria in order for us to review your business plan:

  • The business offering
  • Business market/client base/target customers
  • Competitive environment
  • Unique and compelling competitive advantage
  • Early mover advantage
  • Technology/intellectual property development plan
  • The business model & sources of revenue
  • The distribution strategy
  • Capital cost estimates
  • Branding status
  • Management team
  • Partnerships involved
  • Current shareholders and capital invested to date
  • Global prospects

 

Our Review Process

Applicants selected for review will proceed through an investment process that features:

  • A qualification procedure
  • A strategic review/refinement of the business plan
  • A financial analysis
  • Due diligence
  • Completion of formal and legal undertakings
 

To gain additional insight into our approach to angel investing and
venture capital, please review relevant posts at our blog.
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