NEWS RELEASE
GEORGIAN ANGEL NETWORK
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York Angel Investors is partnering with Georgian Angel Network, Niagara Angel Network, and Capital Angel Network for the third annual GAN angel investing winter summit. This year’s event is online and features angel investing subject matter experts from across the country.
Participants also have the opportunity to network with leaders in the angel investing ecosystem, watch business founders pitch their ideas in a live-pitch competition and learn about business trends and innovative ideas that will shape our collective futures.
“We have a strong Angel investor community in Ontario that is here to support start-ups,” says Galen Udell, Executive Director York Angel Investors. “We share opportunities between groups and through events like the GAN Angel Investing Winter Summit, our members gain greater knowledge through networking and hear from experts in venture capital.”
The angel investing winter summit features three streams on one easy to navigate online platform for a content-rich experience tailored to business founders, those interested in learning about angel investing, and existing angel investors looking to hone their skills.
“Angel investing networks really are game changers for local entrepreneurs looking for start-up funding as well as those investors looking to hone their skills as angels,” says Michael Badham, Managing Director, Georgian Angel Network. “Because we’re broadcasting the sessions live online this year, we’ve been able to attract some really talented individuals from across Canada to speak about angel investing. We’re all very excited to learn from these incredibly talented people.”
The event is taking place on Jan. 14 beginning at 8:30 am and the first 100 registrants will receive a winter summit experience box.
To learn more and register for the event visit: www.georgianangelnet.ca/wintersummit/
ABOUT YORK ANGEL INVESTORS
York Angels provides a linkage between entrepreneurs seeking early and mid-stage capital, investors committed to supporting the entrepreneurial spirit of their community, and partners that can support the growth of these startup companies through their products and services.
Learn more about York Angel Investors here.
ABOUT GEORGIAN ANGEL NETWORK
Georgian Angel Network (GAN) is a not-for-profit organization that connects investors in the Barrie, South Georgian Bay, Orangeville, and Muskoka regions with entrepreneurs needing equity capital to commercialize their innovations. GAN serves as a catalyst for economic development, facilitating deal flow between accredited investors and high-quality opportunities as well as providing investor and founder education.
Since 2011 members of GAN have invested over $20 million in 75 portfolio companies, through initial financings as well as follow-on financings. GAN is supported by the Government of Canada through funding from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and various corporate sponsors.
To learn more about the Georgian Angel Network, and get involved please visit http://www.georgianangelnet.ca/, follow us on social media Twitter: @Georgianangels, LinkedIn: Georgian Angel Network, or sign up for our Newsletter: GAN Newsletter.
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