15 yearsbringing investors and Canadian founders together.
For early-stage Canadian companies

Pitch to a room of serious investors.

Angel One reviews company applications year-round and brings selected founders into a direct, rigorous conversation with accredited investors.

750+
Applications reviewed annuallySelected companies are invited to present to members.
175+
Companies backed since 2011By one or more members, investing independently.
Q&A
Direct investor questionsTime for a focused presentation and discussion.
Investment profile

Know the room you are applying to.

Tell us about your team, the problem you are solving, and the progress you have made.

StagePrimarily seed; selected pre-seed and growth opportunities.
GeographyCompanies from across Canada are welcome.
TeamRelevant insight, credibility, and the capacity to execute.
MarketA meaningful problem, evidence of demand, and room to build a scalable company.
ReadinessClear use of funds, coherent financing terms, and honest answers about risk.

Angel One facilitates sourcing, screening, meetings, and diligence. Individual members decide whether to invest.

From application to diligence

A four-stage process with a clear purpose.

Applications move from screening to a founder presentation and, where members are interested, collaborative due diligence.

  1. 01

    Apply

    Submit the company, financing, market, team, and traction information required for an informed first review.

  2. 02

    Screen

    Selected teams speak with the investment committee and answer a more focused set of questions.

  3. 03

    Pitch

    Finalists present at an Investment Showcase and engage in open investor Q&A.

  4. 04

    Diligence

    Interested members connect directly, collaborate on diligence, and make individual decisions.

Founder perspective
“The development of this company would not have happened without Angels.”
Bogdan Frusina · Founder, Dejero
Application portal

Tell us what you are building.

Applications are handled through Angel One’s Dealum portal.

A strong application

Tell your company’s story clearly.

Team · Market · Evidence · Financing · Use of funds · Risks

Before you apply

Questions founders ask.

Do you only consider Ontario companies?

No. Angel One considers early-stage companies from across Canada. The investor community itself is centred in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

What stage is the best fit?

Primarily seed, with selected pre-seed and growth opportunities. Applicants should usually have meaningful validation, traction, or evidence that the market problem is real.

How long does the process take?

A typical path from application through screening and an Investment Showcase is approximately four to eight weeks, depending on timing and readiness.

What happens after I apply?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected companies move to a screening conversation; finalists are invited to an Investment Showcase. Interested members then follow up independently.

For founders

Ready for the room?

Review the criteria and prepare a clear application before opening the Dealum portal.