Are you a high-net-worth individual looking for your next high-impact investment?

If you’re interested in early-stage opportunities with the potential for a liquidity event within 3–5 years, we’d love to connect. We carefully screen, support, and introduce high-potential entrepreneurs to the capital and expertise they need to scale quickly and successfully.
 

What is an Angel Investor?

An angel investor is a high-net-worth individual who provides capital to startups and early-stage companies, usually in exchange for equity.
Unlike venture capital firms that invest institutional money, angels invest their own capital and typically focus on pre-seed and seed-stage companies—often the riskiest and most rewarding phase of a startup’s journey.
 

Becoming an Angel Investor in Canada

Because most early-stage opportunities are exempt market securities, Canadian securities regulations (National Instrument 45-106) require investors to qualify as accredited investors in order to participate without restriction.
 

Accredited Investor Criteria in Canada

To qualify as an accredited investor (individually or jointly with a spouse/common-law partner), you must meet at least one of the following thresholds (all figures in CAD):

• Net income exceeding $200,000 ($300,000 joint) in each of the two most recent years, with a reasonable expectation of exceeding that level in the current year

• Net assets exceeding $5 million (individually or jointly)

• Financial assets (cash, securities, etc.) exceeding $1 million (individually or jointly), excluding the primary residence
 

These thresholds exist to ensure investors have the financial capacity and sophistication to assume the significant risks of early-stage investing—where 70–90% of startups ultimately fail.

While accreditation opens the door, the most effective angels typically have:

• High risk tolerance and patience—returns are illiquid and may take 5+ years (or never materialize)

• Entrepreneurial or industry experience that helps them evaluate opportunities and add real value beyond capital

• Strong networks for sourcing deals, performing due diligence, and supporting portfolio companies

• Meaningful investment capacity—most active angels write cheques of $15,000–$100,000+ per deal, often participating in syndicates to spread risk and increase impact
 

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to explore high-potential Canadian startups, let’s connect. We’d be delighted to discuss how we can match you with exceptional founders and opportunities. Call:  Marius  Croeser   902 316 1550