Global Angel Investor Network (GAIN) Investment Meeting
About the Event
Join us for the GAIN Investor Meeting, bringing together angel investors, partners, and members of Canada’s innovation ecosystem for a curated morning of startup discovery and connection.
Inaugural session in Ottawa will feature three early-stage startups raising capital and building high-impact ventures. Founders will deliver short pitches followed by Q&A and discussion with the investor community.
The companies pitching will be announced closer to the event date.
Whether you are an experienced angel or exploring angel investing for the first time, this is an opportunity to engage with promising founders, connect with fellow investors, and learn more about the mission of GAIN.
About GAIN
The Global Angel Investor Network (GAIN) connects angel investors with high-potential startups while expanding access to capital for immigrant and underrepresented founders across Canada.
GAIN is a non-profit focused on:
Connecting global capital to Canadian innovation
Supporting immigrant, underrepresented founders, including women and BIPOC
Social Impact Startups
Emerging & Global Angels
Canadian Companies Going Global
Through curated deal flow, education, and community, GAIN helps investors discover exceptional companies while supporting a more inclusive innovation economy. Our investors are united by a belief that how capital is deployed matters as much as where it goes. Find out more at: www.thegain.ca.
What to Expect
3 curated startup pitches
Investor Q&A and discussion
Networking with angels, founders, and ecosystem partners
Light brunch, coffee and tea.
Agenda
8:30 AM - Breakfast & Networking
9:30 AM - Meeting Starts; Introductory remarks from GAIN & Sponsors (Zoom Meeting begins at this time)
9:40 AM - 9:50 AM - Dr. Saira Siddique, Fundraising Playbook for startups
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM - Pitches from 3 exciting startups
10:50 AM - 11:05 AM - Discussion
11:05 AM - 11:10 AM: Closing Remarks
11:10AM - 11:30 AM: Networking
11:30 AM - End of Meeting
Who Should Attend
Angel investors
Individuals interested in learning about angel investing
Venture ecosystem partners
Select founders and operators