NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Oct. 6, 2015) -
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More than 350 Angels from across Canada will gather in Niagara-on-the-Lake for the sold out National Angel Summit this week. This is the largest gathering of Canadian Angel investors this year.
"A sold out National Angel Summit really speaks to the growing trend of Angel investing across Canada," says Michelle Scarborough, Chair of the NACO Board of Directors. "This increased attention to Angel investing can only mean good things for innovative companies and the Canadian economy."
The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) organizes this three-day Summit annually. Attendees will discuss a variety of topics that highlight the Summit's theme: Harnessing the Power of Angel Investors. One of the goals of the Summit is to connect Canadian Angels from coast to coast.
"We want to improve access to risk capital for early-stage Canadian companies. At the Summit, Angel investors are face-to-face and share experiences including their wins and losses," says Yuri Navarro, NACO's Executive Director. "Those conversations and panel discussions are imperative for this important group who truly fuel the startup economy."
October 6-8, 2015
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
The Queen's Landing
155 Byron Street
Media passes available upon request
See the Summit schedule here
Canadian Angel Investors - Highlights*
Exit of the Year Award
A new award, launched this year is NACO's Exit of the Year Award presented by the Royal Bank of Canada. It recognizes the most successful exit achieved by a Canadian startup that received financing by one of NACO's member Angel groups.
The award seeks to recognize the partnership between an individual Angel investor and a founder that most contributed to the growth and eventual exit of the said startup through a combination of investment(s), mentorship and leadership.
Angel of the Year Award
NACO's Canadian Angel of the Year Award, presented by BDC Capital, will be given to an experienced Angel investor who has made a significant contribution to the development of the Canadian Angel ecosystem in 2014.
The award seeks to identify the Angel investor who has most contributed to the growth and development of Angel investing in Canada through a combination of investment, mentorship and leadership within their local ecosystem.
Most Promising Startup of the Year Award
NACO's annual Pitch Competition celebrates dynamic early-stage companies that have demonstrated successful growth and whose outstanding achievements have made them some of Canada's most promising startups.
The winner of the 2015 Pitch Competition will be recognized as NACO's Most Promising Startup of the Year and will receive an award, presented by KPMG Enterprise.
About the National Angel Capital Organization
The National Angel Capital Organization accelerates a thriving, early-stage investing ecosystem in Canada by connecting individuals, groups, and other partners that support Angel-stage investing. NACO provides intelligence, tools and resources for its members; facilitates key connections across networks, borders and industries; and helps to inform policy affecting the Angel asset-class. For more information please visit www.nacocanada.com or follow them on Twitter @AngelCapCanada.
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