About Us

Capital Angel Network (CAN) is the largest early-stage investor group in the National Capital Region and one of Canada’s most active angel groups.

Membership is made up of more than 60 Angel Investors, VCs, Family Offices, fund managers and corporate members. 35% of CAN members include a woman.

Since 2021, CAN members have invested more than $30M into Pre-seed, SEED,  Series A and B startup rounds across Canada.  

From 2021 through 2024,  an average of 45 % of first time direct investments were placed with women founded and co-founded startups. In 2024, 44% of deals were led by a woman / woman identifying ceo/founder.

CAN members deliver more than $1M value annually in volunteer mentorship via CAN programs, Capital MASHUP and CANLABS, and via the founder community, portfolio relations, investor readiness and partner programs like SheBoot.

Since inception in 2010, CAN Members invested $82M into more than 200 companies. A majority of direct investments are made into Gatineau, Ottawa and Kanata area startups, with a focus on ventures in the Innovation Corridor, from Montreal to Waterloo. This funding has led to over $800M in additional investment through grants, syndication with other angel groups and venture capital funds.