Toronto Capital Access Lab: Founder Track
By Movement51 in Partnership with City of Toronto
If you're building something real and preparing to raise - this room was made for you.
The Toronto Capital Access Lab: Founder Track is a curated, half-day experience for women founders at the pre-seed and seed stage who are getting ready to raise early-stage capital.
You'll spend the afternoon learning how investors actually evaluate startups, then move into structured 1:1 matchmaking sessions with investors whose thesis areas align with your sector and stage.
This track is designed to make capital more accessible - especially for founders from equity-deserving communities who are navigating fundraising for the first time.
What to Expect
A focused session on how investors evaluate early-stage startups
A matchmaking orientation, so you walk in prepared
Three rounds of curated 1:1 introductions with aligned investors
Closing remarks + optional networking to keep the momentum going
Agenda at a Glance
2:15 PM — Doors Open
2:30 PM — How Investors Evaluate Startups
3:30 PM — Matchmaking Orientation
3:45 PM — Founder–Investor Matchmaking Sessions (3 rounds)
5:00 PM — Closing Remarks 5:10 PM — Optional Networking
Who Should Apply
This track is for women founders who are:
Building at the pre-seed or seed stage
Preparing to raise early-stage capital
Looking to understand how investors assess startups
Interested in curated introductions with aligned investors
Seeking peer and ecosystem connections ahead of Toronto Tech Week
Spots are limited to 80 founders and accepted on a rolling basis. Apply now to secure your place.
About Movement51
Movement51 is a national nonprofit on a mission to unlock the economic power of women - through education, community, and access to capital. Born as a sister organization of The51, Canada's leading women-led venture platform, Movement51 equips women founders and investors with the financial fluency, strategic tools, and confidence to raise, invest, and lead.