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Angel Investors Fuelling a Greener Tomorrow
Another winter has come and gone. Spring is here, and April is a time to turn over a new leaf. April is also "Earth Month," and on April 22nd, we will celebrate Earth Day. 'Sustainability" is no longer just a buzzword but a necessity. Our planet is (literally) on...
Zoom! Zoom! Special Purpose Vehicles for Early-Stage Startups
Please note that the information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal or financial advice.As a startup founder, securing funds is crucial to your entrepreneurial journey. However, raising funds has become...
Lucky Charms: 4 Lessons from St. Patrick’s Day
Top of the morning to you! Get ready to don your green clothes and celebrate the upcoming St. Patrick's Day on March 17th!This annual event marks the death anniversary of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It has grown to be a globally recognized holiday...
Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress
March 8 marks International Women's Day. International Women's Day is a global day celebrating women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. The theme of the Government of...
Intersectional Progress: Bridging the Gap in Race and Gender Equality Beyond Months and Celebrations
As we move from February, from Black History Month, into March, which includes International Women's Day on March 8th, I am reminded of the work that still needs to be done to create racial and gender equality. We move so quickly from one month to the next with little...
To NDA or to not NDA? That is the Question!
Disclaimer: This article is not intended as legal or financial advice. An NDA is a legal document that requires considerable planning and legal advice.An NDA, short for non-disclosure agreement, is a legal document that aims to protect a startup's confidential...
Why Angel Investing is Just Like Dating: Finding the Perfect Match
You know that feeling after a great first date? That mix of emotions - excitement, childlike giddiness, anticipation, nervousness... That spark can feel like pure magic. Once the excitement wears off, the questions start to roll in. "Do they feel the same way?" "Will...
Championing Equality: Dismantling Bias in Support of Black Founders
Happy February! While February is the month of love, it is also Black History Month- a time to celebrate Black Canadians and their successes and contributions to our communities. Black entrepreneurs face added barriers when starting their businesses and accessing...
What Makes a Good Startup to Invest In
Startups and early growth companies are an asset class in their own right. Startups are young companies founded to develop a unique product or service, bring it to market and expand very quickly. Whereas a small business is more focused on creating and maintaining a...
Gaining an Edge: Leveraging Fractional General Counsel in Your Portfolio
Check out the webinar "Gaining an Edge: Leveraging Fractional General Counsel in Your Portfolio" with Brett Colvin and Joshua Weinberger from Goodlawyer. Brett Colvin is the Co-founder and CEO of Goodlawyer, a technology company that is transforming how lawyers and...
Unraveling the Process: How Angel Groups Work
Every group has a procedure flow for incoming funding requests. For angel investors and founders, it is essential to have an understanding of the high-level process as it may affect when you give access to certain information as a founder or when you decide to write...
What is angel investing?
An angel investor provides initial seed money for a startup business, usually in the form of equity or ownership in the company. This differs from venture capitalists, who also invest in early-stage startups. Venture capitalists manage a pooled fund of money for...
Why You Should Make AIO Your 2024 Resolution
This post was originally published in the January 2024 edition of the AIO monthly newsletter by Kate Tomen, VP, Business and Operations. To get updates on everything angel investing in Ontario, subscribe to receive our newsletter directly here.With the start of a...
The Wise Men’s Gifts: Tips for Myrrh-rific Investor Relations
Embarking on the journey of launching a startup is no small feat. It involves passion, resilience, and a fair share of uncertainty. As a startup founder, you're likely familiar with the emotional rollercoaster of seeking investment. As a startup...
Angel Investors Durham (AID) Set To Ignite Innovation In Eastern Ontario
Oshawa, ON – November 30, 2023 – Angel Investors Durham (AID), Durham Region’s new angel investor group, spearheaded by founding partners Kleurvision and Spark Centre, officially launched on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The new angel group will...
Embracing Radical Candor
This post for our monthly newsletter, or "Kate's Korner," as I have been calling it, is being brought to you from a classroom at Western University, where I have been fortunate enough to attend a leadership program. The topic of one of the sessions...
AIO and the OSC to Work on New Investor Education Initiatives
TORONTO – Angel Investors Ontario (AIO) announced today that The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is providing $189,000 in funding for the development of investor education initiatives. Angel Investors Ontario will use the funding to develop...
Vanishing Acts: How to Handle a ‘Ghosting’ as an Angel Investor
Investing in startups sometimes feels like hunting for ghosts – elusive and mysterious! And nobody likes to be left in the dark. But sometimes, investors find themselves on the receiving end of an unexpected and disappointing phenomenon: being...
What’s the deal with ESOPs?
ESOP = Employee Stock Option Plan. An ESOP is an employee benefit plan that enables employees to own part or all of the company they work for at fair market value.
You can think of stock in a startup like a slice of pie. You want that first slice- fresh and hot out of the oven. And that is where stock options come in, as they allow employees to own a “slice” before others.
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