​This event is for aspiring and new Angel Investors, Venture and Family Offices, and those curious about Capital Angel Network.

​The Masterclass is hosted by Jennifer Francis, The Chair of Capital Angel Network (CAN). Jennifer, an active angel investor, will provide a broad overview and tips for early stage investing in technology startups.

​​The event is hosted at TCC Canada, previously the HQ of Shopify, one of Canada’s most successful startups.

​About CAN

​Capital Angel Network stands as a key connector, bridging promising founders with a powerful network of angel investors, family offices, and venture capitalists. This local ecosystem pillar has fueled significant growth in the past five years, delivering $41 million in investment, doubling the investments of the prior five years, alongside crucial mentorship and market access. 

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We are committed to diversity via a primarily strategy - stiving for gender equity in our membership - now 37% women.  

​This strategy is putting the Nation's Capital Region on the investment MAP as a leading Canadian Angel Group. 

​In 2025, a record year: 

• ​ CAN members invested directly in 25 rounds, and overall invested $7.7M in early stage Canadian startups. 

• ​69% of initial investment deals went to women Founder CEO led startups,and 46% overall including follow on rounds.

​CAN celebrates $77 million in total investments since 2010, solidifying our role as a catalyst for entrepreneurial momentum.

​Do I need to be an experienced investor to join CAN?

​CAN accepts experienced, emerging and new investors. Ask about joining an Investor Member Meeting as our guest if this is an avenue you are interested in pursuing or apply here.